Do-it-Youself countertops for homeowners to install by themselves

Granite countertops are popular updates for the kitchen and bathrooms. They are durable, beautiful, and easy maintaining.

But the whole updating project can become quite costly considering the fabrication and labor. We have found the solution to minimize that expense.

Stone Source just started a new line of granite countertops – GranitEEZ®. Granite comes prefabricated from overseas in several standard sizes (depth and length) and surface finishes, which allows you to reduce the cost of the granite countertops significantly.

We went even further on cutting down the cost of installation by creating a do-it-yourself granite countertops. It is a simple 3 step process. Countertops come to the customer with an instructional video demonstrating in details the installation. Plus, we provide in-store one-on-one training to guide customer through the entire process.

Thus complete countertop update project comes down to purchasing the granite at a wholesale price which makes it affordable and “wishes turn into reality”.
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Marble Institute of America about Granite Countertops and Radon/Radiation

For the past couple of years there have been a lot of discussions and argues about harmful properties of the granite. Stone Source would like to bring your attention to the video released by Marble Institute of America containing the results of scientific studies of the granite, examining over 80% of granites offered on USA market, the misunderstanding and mixing of physical terms and the properties they describe, and the programs developed to ensure consumers of safety of granite they buy.

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Granite Countertop vs Marble Countertop

I CAN"T PUT MARBLE IN MY KITCHEN, CAN I?

YES YOU CAN!!

Stone Source offers multiple non-granite options for counters. These options include marble, travertine, limestone, and onyx. These stones make a distinct impression and can be a beautiful alternative to granite.

Maintenance is the biggest concern among most homeowners and many are often told by others in the industry that these stones do not make a good choice for kitchens. We think they are a fantastic choice for kitchens, vanities, or bars and here is why.

Staining – red wine, oil, & acidic fruit can stain a white or lighter marble, but the same is also true for lighter granites. Any light stone should be sealed properly and that will prevent staining. Things that can stain should be wiped up quickly – something most of us are used to doing with laminate tops anyway. Stains that do happen to set are almost always removable.

Scratching – yes marble can scratch easier than granite, but less easily than laminate or solid surface options. You don’t want to cut directly on either surface. Granite will dull your knives, and marble will scratch. The difference with stone is that the scratches are removable. If you need some re-polishing every 5 years, is that so bad? You do have your deck re-stained to achieve the look you want.

Sealing – don’t believe all the hype. Sealing is very easy, that is if you can handle a spray bottle and a rag.

Feel confident about getting the stone you want for your home.

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