If anything positive came out of the COVID pandemic, it is the greater awareness everyone seems to have about germs. We have noticed this greater awareness among customers concerned about their countertops harboring bacteria. Bacteria is a real concern in the kitchen. After all, the kitchen is the place where we prepare our food. The […]
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 […]
Aesthetic appeal is a primary motivation for choosing quartz when replacing old, laminate countertops. That being the case, so many of our Utah customers want to be sure that their new quartz countertops go well with their existing cabinets. If this sounds like you and your cabinets are white, you are good to go. White […]
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 […]
Granite, marble, and quartzite are all fantastic countertop materials Bedrock Quartz customers love. But if you are looking for something just as beautiful but a little bit more durable, quartz might be what you’re after. Quartz countertops are manufactured rather than being cut from slabs of stone. In fact, how quartz countertops are made is […]
Quartz is an excellent material for modern countertops. Although it is an engineered material, it is every bit as durable and beautiful as marble, granite, and quartzite. But as with all engineered materials, there are always concerns about quality when selecting quartz countertops. An expert can tell the difference between high- and low-quality quartz fairly […]
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, […]
Would you ever consider combining multiple stones in the same kitchen space? While the thought of doing so may seem bizarre, it is actually a trend. Designers and homeowners have begun exploring ways to combine multiple stone materials to create a truly unique look they can call their own. Why would someone combine multiple stones? […]
Discussions of stone countertops almost always focused on the kitchen. There is a good reason for that. Stone is an ideal material for kitchen countertops due to its beauty and durability. But stone is also a great material for the bathroom. A stone countertop completes a vanity and adds a feeling of luxury. If a […]
