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Granite Countertops And More…

Barb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:34:33 +0000

Today during one of our weekly sales meetings, one of our Sales Rep’s mentioned that one of our long standing repeat customers didn’t realize that we also sold quartz countertops, and thus went elsewhere for that. While this took me off guard, I have to admit that I wasn’t that surprised. While we initially started our business selling only granite countertops and continued that route for many years, we found that we had to adapt to the market and provide a variety of products to better serve our customers.

With that said, over the last several years, we’ve added a variety of quartz products including:

We also provide a recycled glass surface if you are Thinking Green:

Rinato Stone

So whether you are looking for the natural beauty of granite, or the consistency of quartz, or recycled glass, we are happy to assist you with any of your countertop needs. Please stop by our showroom and check out our slabs and samples.

Thanks for reading!

Barb

2010 Home and Garden Show A Success!

Barb — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:38 +0000

This years Home and Garden show proved to be a success. Consumers were eager to get out and take a look the latest products, and trends for 2010. With the economy starting to pick up, people seemed more optimistic, and many are ready to get going on some remodeling projects, including granite countertops. Traffic at this year’s show also seemed higher and steadier than last year.

The Minneapolis Home and Garden show was held at the Minneapolis Convention Center and ran February 24th through February 28th.

Following are a few photos I wanted to share from the show:

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Think Spring, Think Remodeling…

Barb — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:29:07 +0000

Many people this time of year, have spring fever! Not only are they waiting for warmer weather, but some people are also looking forward to doing remodeling projects. Remodeling a kitchen involves many choices for the consumer including cabinets, paint, appliances, and of course…countertops.

At PGC, we are here to make your countertop selections go as smooth as possible. Whether you are looking for a natural stone such as granite, or marble, an engineered stone, or one of our other product offerings, we’ll help with your color choice and edge profile. We have many samples, slabs, and remnants at our showroom to choose from.

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Count Down To the Show…

Barb — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:47:19 +0000

Only 1 week left until the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show! Don’t miss out on the latest color trends, and products offerings.

Come see what this year’s show has to offer including, granite countertops.

Please make sure you visit us at:

Booth 3054

For more information and discount tickets, visit www.homeandgardenshow.com

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Granite Countertops Still Remain The Countertop Of Choice…

Barb — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:42:38 +0000

Today, as I was looking at my February 2010 issue of The Cutting Edge newsletter, produced by the MIA, I came across, the article, “The NKBA Unveils Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2010,” that caught my eye. According to the article, the latest survey information from designers revealed that granite remains at the top of the list when it comes to countertop options. Although I’m not surprised, that’s good news for the natural stone industry. Granite is not only durable, and easy to maintain, but is also beautiful and is available in literally hundreds of different color options.

The survey also revealed that, “Last year saw an increased interest in a neutral color palette (perhaps because of the challenging economy), and the same should also hold true for 2010,” when it comes to kitchens in general. At PGC, neutral colored granites have always been popular, although we sell a variety of colors, and patterns. When it comes to color, it seems to be a personal preference.

Whether you are looking for a neutral tone, or something more dramatic, we are here to help. Please make sure to stop by our showroom. We are happy to help you with your selections.

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Feel At Ease In Your Kitchen With Granite Countertops!

Barb — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:31:56 +0000

Tonight, as I was cooking in my kitchen, (making stuffed peppers for dinner), I realized how funny some of the granite myths out there really are. We often hear customers in our showroom ask questions about everyday countertop use. Some customers are shocked when we let them know that putting hot pots and pans on their granite countertops will not harm them. I actually do it every time I cook, or bake—including tonight.

As I placed my hot pot of rice, hot frying pan filled with veggies and meat, and hot pot of boiling water with peppers on my granite island, I smiled. With granite countertops, not only do I never worry about having to use a hot plate, I rarely use a cutting board either. Oh—and one more thing…

I forgot to mention they are also beautiful!

Thanks for reading!

Barb

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words…

Barb — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:57:07 +0000

Most of us have heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” I can’t think of a better way to describe granite! In our showroom, we often get asked the question, “What’s the difference between granite countertops and quartz products?” Well—there’s quite a number of differences, but when you hold one product next to the other, there’s really no comparison, especially when it comes to beauty!

Granite is a product of nature, formed over thousands of years within the earths crust by God. It is composed of a variety of minerals, which makes each color and piece unique. Many granites have flow, movement, or veining, which you will not see with man-made quartz products. The characteristics of granite are all their own, and truly make a kitchen stand out.

Following is a picture I wanted to share:

Mackmiller Design+Build; Super Bordeaux Granite
John Ray Photography

Beautiful isn’t it?

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Mix And Match Granite Colors For A Dramatic Kitchen…

Barb — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:19:59 +0000

Over the last several years, we have noticed it has become more popular to mix and match granite when remodeling a kitchen. With a vast array of colors available, it makes sense that some customers are interested in picking more than one. Choosing several granite colors, also gives more flexibility when it comes to matching cabinets, paint, or flooring.

We have fabricated and installed a variety of colors to go together, including a lighter toned granite with a darker toned grantie, as well as two darker tones used together. We have also installed a flowing granite in one area, (such as an island) along with a more consistent-looking granite for perimeter tops.

No matter if you are interested in using just one color for your granite countertops, or several colors together, we are happy to help you with your selections. Please make sure to visit our showroom.

Following are a few photos I wanted to share:

Giallo Napolean and Opalescence

Blue Pearl, Soapstone, and Cafe Brown

Tropic Brown Island, Opalescence Perimeter Tops

Rosewood Island/Table, Dakota Mahogany Perimeter Tops

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Visit Us At the 2010 Home & Garden Show!

Barb — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:19:42 +0000

Visit us at the show!

The Minneapolis Home & Garden Show will be held February 24-28, 2010 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Come see what this year’s show has to offer including, granite countertops. See the latest color trends, and products offerings. We are happy to answer any of your questions, and provide a bid for your prospective project.

Please make sure you visit us at:

Booth 3054

For more information and discount tickets, visit www.homeandgardenshow.com

You’ll save $3 off adult admission tickets!

Thanks for reading and hope to see you at the show!

Barb

Go Ahead—Add A Splash Of Color To Your Kitchen!

Barb — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:27:15 +0000

When customers come to our showroom, we often ask if they have a color in mind for their countertops? With so many colors available these days, some customers may feel overwhelmed. By eliminating some colors from the start, we can help narrow the search, and make the selection process easier for the customer. When remodeling, sometimes customers mention that they want to add color to their kitchen. This can be done in a number of ways:

Add a vibrant colored granite—
You can choose a color such as red. (e.g. Ivory Coast, Wineberry, Desert Glory, etc.), or a a warm colored granite with a lot of flow, or veining. (e.g. Sedna, Amber Storm, Golden Fantasy, etc.),. and then choose a paint color that will compliment the granite, and make it stand out.
Choose a vibrant, warm paint color—
You can choose a paint color such as red, brown, or gold, and then select a granite that is more neutral toned with accents of the paint color with in the stone. (e.g. St. Cecilia, Venetian Gold, Bianco Ramano, Lapidus, etc.)

No matter which way you choose to add color to your kitchen, we are happy to help. Please feel free to stop by our showroom to look at our countertop selections.

Thanks for reading!

Barb