A typical homeowner putting thousands of dollars into new kitchen countertops understandably wants something durable and long lasting. Both natural and engineered stone are good choices. But there is always a question about staining. So what is the deal with quartz? Does it stain easily? Quartz countertops are considered engineered stone products. While quartz itself […]
Although potential resale value should not be the only driver of kitchen remodeling decisions, it is still a factor that needs to be considered. That’s why so many experts were recommending granite countertops in the kitchen 10-15 years ago. Things are different today. Quartz is the hottest countertop preference right now. This is not to […]
Searching for the most popular kitchen countertop materials can be tricky business. Opinions vary. Without solid sales numbers, it is really hard to figure out whose opinion is right. Still, doing the research can be a ton of fun. We do it to stay abreast of what people are saying. That leads us to a […]
You have done all the research and run the numbers. You are finally ready to replace those old laminate countertops with quartz. Yet there is still one nagging thought in the back of your mind: you’re not really sure about the typical lifespan of new quartz countertops. Are they worth the investment? We want to […]
Natural stone materials, like granite and marble, are great options for modern kitchen countertops. Both granite and marble countertops add a touch of class and elegance to any kitchen. And as natural stone materials, they hold up extremely well with proper care. But what about customization? Many of our customers wonder how much room there […]
Installing black countertops in the kitchen has been a thing for a while. But what about the bathroom? Traditionally, black is not a color we would see in smaller bathroom spaces. But that seems to be changing. It appears more homeowners are looking at black countertops for their bathrooms. For whatever reason, everyone seems to […]
In our business, there are plenty of terms that confuse people. Take quartz and quartzite. Despite the similarity of the two words, they represent two distinctly different materials. You are not getting quartzite when you invest in quartz countertops from Bedrock Quartz. Knowing the differences between the two could be helpful in your quest to […]
Now, more than ever before, consumers are considering the environmental impacts of their purchase decisions. We get it. We understand that many of you wonder about the environmental impacts of installing quartz countertops. It goes without saying that there are both positives and negatives with quartz countertops. But remember the same is true of any […]
Few things in a typical kitchen installation are heavier than granite and marble countertops. A large refrigerator might be a contender, but stone countertops are the clear winner when it comes to weight. Granite and marble countertops can be heavy enough to require multiple people to carry and install them. Have you ever wondered why? […]
Most of the quartz, granite, and marble countertops we sell are for traditional, interior kitchens. But every now and again, we see a customer in one of our Utah showrooms who is planning to build an outdoor kitchen. Customers come to us because marble and granite are both fantastic countertop options. Quartz is a good […]
