Can Granite Countertops Chip or Crack? What Homeowners Should Expect
You know your granite countertop is a tough natural stone, so you expect it to be immune to damage. That’s simply wrong. Yes, granite countertops can chip or crack, but usually only under specific, preventable circumstances. As fabricators who assess damage daily, we know this material has extreme durability, but it isn’t indestructible. We’ll show […]
5 Myths About Marble Countertops That Just Aren’t True
You’ve probably heard that marble countertops are high-maintenance, prone to every stain, and too soft for a working kitchen. Marble is a natural stone with quirks, not a fragile surface. After installing thousands of marble countertops, we know which concerns are real and which fears stop people from choosing a material they’d actually love. Five […]
How Long Does a Kitchen Countertop Installation Really Take?
You probably expect your countertop installation to take either one day or several weeks, but the real timeline is somewhere in between. As experts installing new countertops like granite countertops and quartz countertops every week, we challenge the myth of instant installation. The truth is that precise kitchen countertop installation depends on templating and fabrication. […]
Top Kitchen Countertop Materials Ranked by Durability
When shopping for kitchen countertops, your priority is clear: you need surfaces that offer extreme durability. You’re right to focus on it; the modern, busy kitchen demands a tough countertop material. At Distinctive Surfaces, NY, we agree that performance matters most. We’ve ranked the top surfaces, from quartzite to granite, based on their resistance to […]
