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White on the Kitchen Countertop

If like most of you have been looking to renovate your kitchen, you will no doubt have found quite a range in material and pricing. Marble will have come to mind and just when you thought it was a clear choice, you just couldn't decide what color or shading you wanted to have. Have you noticed just how white marble looks just right on your kitchen counter top? White though feared for its obvious extra effort required to maintain and keep clean, provides an elegant look and feel that you just can’t pass up. So what choices do you have when it comes to white marble?

Among the choices in white marble you have Bianco Statuario, Calacatta, Bianco Carrara, Imperial Danby White, and others. The difference here will be in the veining. Different types will have either different color veins and a distinct distribution. A major market favorite is Calacatta, it is characterized by elegant and delicate grey veining. Compared to other types in the market, there are several types. Calacatta is the most exclusive and has more pronounced veining. Other similar colors are Imperial Danby white is recognized by its soft gray and gold veins. Its veins are also lighter. Statuario with a very white background. Carrara provides a white background and a subtle gray. 

Why would you choose Calacatta you ask, the reasons will vary depending on what tickles your fancy and what your pocket has to say about it. The gray on white on these tiles help to ease up on the all white without ever compromising on the overall white feel. So, are you going to keep chickening out or are you going to take elegance a bit further and choose this beautiful piece? 

Here you can compare different types of Calacatta:

Calacatta Bluette

Calacatta Carrara

Calacatta Gold

Calacatta Ondulato

Calacatta Original

Whether you are a home owner looking to renovate your kitchen, a dealer, architect, designer or shop owner, a strong source of information is essential. www.marbleandgranite.com provides the market with the relevant information and support when it comes to stone products. If you are looking for kitchen countertop products say marble, quartz, granite or ceramic slabs, you will find it here. The support team is here to ease your search and project along.

Is it time to give your kitchen countertops a facelift? Are you thinking about installing natural stone countertops, possibly for the first time? Natural stone countertops are a design trend everywhere you look these days. Elegant and durable, timeless and trendy...they are these things and more. What shade of stone might suit your lifestyle best? Let's take a look at three of the most widely chosen styles and their colors.

First, how about considering granite as your natural stone countertop? Granite has been the go to natural stone countertop for some time now. Once considered especially pricey, with its popularity in recent times, it is becoming a bit more affordable while still retaining its reputation for elegance defined. Granite comes in more than a thousand different colors, and it requires minimal maintenance to keep it beautiful and functional. You can start looking at materials by clicking here.

Next, Quartz stone is one you might want to consider. Is this a style that could suit your needs best? Quartz stone comes in many different colors, is easy to maintain, and, while a bit more pricey, it is worth the investment if you are looking for functional, attractive, and easy to maintain countertops. Check our Caesarstone inventory here.

Another option could be soapstone and marbles. This is a stone that is usually dark gray and smooth to the touch. Functional and appropriate for both historical homes and modern ones, it is a good choice for many. While durable, it does require a bit of maintenance with mineral oil, as it may darken or crack over time. There are many types of Soapstone that you can see here.

Photo from Gast Architects via Houzz

With so many choices out there, you are sure to find the natural stone countertop that fits your needs and preferences perfectly! For more info and a wonderful selection to meet all of your natural stone countertop needs, please visit  www.marbleandgranite.com

 

 

 

 

NeoLith Is Tougher Than Granite

This material is a dream for chefs and parents alike. Leave the cutting board under the sink. Forget about the pot holders when placing a pan on the granite countertops. NeoLith is scratch proof and heat resistant.

It is also hygienic. There are no pores, no way for germs to take hold.

NeoLith was born of clay and sand, coated with a substance and cured in a kiln at very high temperatures. This gives it that magical quality of hardiness.

NeoLith by TheSize gives a chef a freedom never before known. The entire countertop is the cutting board, the pot holder and the workspace for creating a masterpiece. Gone are the days of scratched or scorched granite countertops with this new substance. And it is beautiful to boot!

Watch the Neolith with Tumbarello to get a general idea of just what NeoLith can stand up to. The sharpest of knives cutting fragile pieces of meat with no worry of marring the surface. Using a blow torch, of all things, to grill food directly on the counter. And having no fears of germs from a previous cooking session. Can your granite countertops do that? Would you place a hot pan just off the stove onto white granite countertops? Not likely. You would fear a large, brown circular spot would forever reside on your counter. But now you can. No need to worry about the kids putting so much as a blemish on your perfect countertops.

NeoLith is hardy. It can take a punishment without showing a mark. The shine of the coating will not fail you. Amaze your friends when you cook for them in a modern kitchen where no clutter is seen from objects to protect the countertop surface.

The shine, the depth and the beauty of this material is just another feature of this incredible product. And it lasts for years and years to come.

Marble and Granite Inc. is the largest retailer in the eastern northwest of the country. Because of this, there is a large array of colors from which to choose. The stock in the warehouse holds the complete line. We can help you with your order and advise you as to which installation companies are in your area. NeoLith is easy to install, so there is a short renovation timeline.

Order a sample and see this material for yourself. Try your sharpest knife and hottest pan on it!

White Countertops Of NeoLith By TheSize

NeoLith introduces white countertops. They speak of cleanliness and give a healthy atmosphere to a kitchen. When you are considering your kitchen renovations, it is a wise choice to have NeoLith at the top of your list.

When you gaze at the beauty and overall feeling generated from the photo, do take note of the stove. We have come to a point where a countertop can be integrated with appliances in such a way, that there need be no demarcation of where one ends and the next begins.

Kitchen renovations are increasingly more and more cutting-edge. And so are the designs of the kitchens themselves, along with the materials used in the landscape of the space. With NeoLith as the material, it is the one that can be used for flooring, cabinetry, walls and stylistic art forms throughout.

NeoLith was born in a kiln. It can withstand the heat produced from the stove without scarring. Therefore, your beautiful white countertop remains white and glossy, along with the wall adjacent to the stove. They can be shiny and clear of blemishes for many years to come, regardless of how much use they endure. Can you think of another substance that can do this, especially for this price? Probably not.

Do you worry of stains? That can certainly be a damper on your kitchen renovations, regardless of whether the are white. However, stains are really hard to come by with NeoLith. The secret lies with the glaze added before the material is baked. With this innovation, there are no little crevices for stains to gain a hold. Spill some red wine? It completely wipes right off!

Marble and Granite Inc. is the leading retailer for this material. With warehouses storing all sorts of slabs and tiles, in white or other colors you may wish to choose, you need not worry of waiting to acquire the kitchen renovations of your dreams. We can help choose an excellent installer, as well. We keep a list of those who are at the top of their game.

NeoLith Offers Contemporary Kitchens

A growing trend in the kitchen renovations is the use of stone. This is one of those materials that gives a sense of strength, longevity, and timeless qualities, as stone is from Mother Earth herself. NeoLith offers stone in a form that is full of color, depth, and is a must-have for kitchen renovations.

Stone is normally difficult for installation, due to its sheer weight. TheSize has come up with a revolutionary way to have your stone without all the back-breaking work. NeoLith is incredibly light and manageable. It is a pleasure for professionals, for it is easy to move, to transport and install without agonizing. And, it takes fewer people to install, saving you money!

NeoLith kitchen renovations last years, and look as though they were added to the decor just yesterday. The surface lacks pores; stains cannot be set. They merely wipe away. Because of the manufacturing process, scratches cannot take hold. And if you ever place your hot pan directly from the stove top or oven onto the counter, no worries. NeoLith was born in a kiln with much higher heat than your cooking utensils can possibly give off. You cannot scorch your countertop if it is made of NeoLith by TheSize.

In last year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, another growing trend shows to be colorful kitchens and healthy environments. Kitchen renovations cannot be more colorful than the choices offered by NeoLith. Find the deep greens, pure blacks and innocent whites, to name a few, in the grand selection by NeoLith. It is also healthy for preparing foods, as the counters and cabinets would give no bacteria or germs a place to take hold and grow.