Homeowners interested in new countertops made of anything other than wood and laminates still have plenty of choices. Here at Bedrock Quartz, we specialize in natural stone. Our showrooms offer a complete range of marble, granite, quartzite, and quartz. We do not dabble in concrete countertops. We mention concrete because some people believe it is […]
One of our previous blog posts discussed how the size and weight of stone countertops makes their installation challenging. Truth be known, stone is heavy. But there is another side to the weight coin, a side we want to explore in this post. What is this other side? The fact that stone countertops can support […]
One of the benefits of working with Bedrock Quartz is the fact that we install everything we sell. Moreover, we encourage our customers to choose professional installation over DIY. Materials like marble and granite are extremely heavy. The combination of weight and size makes installation challenging – even for experienced installers. DIY installation isn’t recommended. […]
Kitchen countertops have a dual role. They are functional in that they offer workspace in the kitchen. But they are also aesthetic in the sense that they contribute to the overall look and feel of the kitchen space. So of course, you are going to want to illuminate the brand-new granite countertops you purchase from […]
Stone countertops are a beautiful addition to any kitchen. Materials like granite, marble, and quartzite can make an already beautiful kitchen absolutely stunning. But whenever you are working with natural stone, you need to ensure that installation is done correctly. That includes the use of structural supports. Proper structural support is critical for materials like […]
Wood has been a staple building material in the U.S. for as long as most of us can remember. As a result, it is easy to assume that humans have always built structures primarily with wood. That would make stone countertops a relatively new concept by comparison. But it turns out that the stone countertop […]
Stone countertops are a big hit with Utah homeowners due to stone’s durability and aesthetic beauty. In many ways, even an unprocessed slab of quartz, granite, or quartzite offers advantages you just don’t get from wood and concrete. But quality is still a concern among homeowners, and rightly so. A lot goes into ensuring the […]
Concrete countertops are fairly common in the American southwest. They are also making their way into the midwest region as well. Durability and customization are their appeal. But are they better than natural stone countertops? That is a matter of perspective. We prefer natural stone materials including quartzite, marble, and granite. Quartz isn’t a bad […]
Laminated countertops are a good option for a certain segment of the buying population. But what if you purchased a house with laminate countertops that are now showing signs of delamination? It seems to us that they are good motivation to make the switch to stone. One of the upsides of laminates is their cost. […]
Among the many reasons we recommend professional countertop installation is the fact that stone countertops are so heavy. And by the way, this isn’t just a Utah thing. Countertop dealers across the country tend to recommend professional installation as a matter of course. As for countertop weight, customers have asked us why materials like granite […]
