Quartz and quartzite are two separate and distinct materials you will find in Bedrock Quartz showrooms. People confuse them all the time, and that’s okay. We see the confusion manifest itself when talking about colors. Manufacturers determine quartz color. On the other hand, nature provides the color variation found in quartzite countertops. Nature Makes Quartzite […]
Utah homeowners have a deep appreciation for marble countertops. We get it. Marble is a timeless material that is aesthetically pleasing. But for some homeowners, thismaterial has a downside: cost. Thank goodness there is an alternative in quartz. Have you been looking at marble only to realize you cannot really afford it? Perhaps you should […]
As this post is being written, the new year is just around the corner. We are about to say goodbye to 2024 and turn the page to 2025. For many of our customers, this means new countertops. We assume some are planning entirely new kitchens as well. Rest assured that Bedrock Quartz will be here […]
Granite and quartz are two of the more popular materials for modern kitchen countertops. Consumers seem to appreciate both with equal zeal. Here in Utah, we complete a lot of quartz and granite countertop installations. Fortunately, the decision between the two rarely boils down to durability. It is really more of an aesthetic decision. Overall, […]
It is mid-September as this post is being written. It is about this time we start seeing folks visit our Utah showrooms in hopes of getting new countertops installed for the upcoming holiday season. Coming in so late is cutting it kind of close, but with Bedrock Quartz’s seven-day turnaround from template to install you […]
Here at Bedrock Quartz, we are proud to say that we install everything we sell. We take installation seriously. We hope every other installer does, too. Regardless, we also believe that customers should be fully informed about countertop installation and all it entails. That is why we encourage our customers to ask questions. What kinds […]
Cracks are always a risk when natural stone countertops are installed. It goes with the territory. The question then becomes whether the risk of cracks warrants choosing some other type of material. We would say no. Experienced craftsmen are particularly good at what they do, so they keep cracking risks to a minimum. Note that […]
Every market has its trends. Kitchen countertops are no exception. Even within stone countertops, we see certain trends coming and going all the time. So what about right now? What is trending in stone countertops in 2024? Below are some of the more important trends we’ve noticed among our customers. With showrooms scattered across Utah, […]
Replacing kitchen countertops can seem like a major undertaking to someone who doesn’t do much home remodeling. And because the job seems so daunting, it is not unusual for homeowners to wonder whether they need a building permit. We can help by providing a general answer. The general rule of thumb is that building permits […]
Bathroom design has historically concentrated more on function than aesthetics. But over the last 20 years or so, modern design trends have transformed this largely functional space into one that is more luxurious and comfortable. Many of the design trends we have observed this year reflect a desire to add style, serenity, and relaxation to […]
