Stone notes
Notes from the shop on picking stone, caring for it, and what we have learned templating and installing kitchens across the Midlands. No sales pitch, just the truth as we know it.
Quartzite can stain if it's not sealed and cared for, because it's porous like other natural stone. Here's why that happens and how to keep it from becoming a problem in your kitchen.
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We break down what granite actually costs you in money and upkeep versus what you get back in looks and durability, so you can decide if it fits your kitchen and how you cook in it.
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Travertine is porous, so yes, it can stain if you let it. Here's what actually causes the stains we see, and the simple habits that keep this stone looking good for years.
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Dolomite is porous like other natural stone, so yes, it can stain. Here's why it happens, how sealing helps, and what to do if a spill gets ahead of you.
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Taj Mahal quartzite is tough and popular for a reason, but it's not stain-proof. Here's what causes staining, why sealing matters, and how to keep those warm, soft-veined slabs looking their best.
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Quartz resists stains better than most natural stone, but it's not stain-proof. Here's what actually causes quartz to stain and how to keep it looking new.
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Granite and marble come out of the ground; quartz is made from stone dust and resin. That one fact explains almost every difference in how they look, wear, and hold up in your kitchen.
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Soapstone can darken and pick up marks from oil and daily use, but that's part of how it looks over time, not damage. Here's why it happens and how to keep it looking the way you want.
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Everyone tells you to buy the thicker sink gauge. We'll walk through what gauge actually changes, and why it's not the number that should decide your sink.
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