If you have ever handled a piece of granite, you know just how heavy and dense it is. It is so heavy and dense that customers sometimes ask us whether gravity alone is enough to keep granite countertops in place. The answer is both yes and no. Gravity is enough to keep granite countertops in […]
Homeowners have a lot of decisions to make before installing new countertops. For instance, there are a variety of materials to choose from. Stone materials like granite and marble are among them. When stone is the material of choice, there is another consideration: countertop weight. Stone materials are obviously heavier and more dense than wood, […]
Installing stone countertops is no easy task. It is a fine DIY job if you know what you’re doing and have the right tools. Otherwise, installation can be a bear. One of the biggest challenges is the fact that cutting stone isn’t easy. But guess what? Professional installation is – at least for you. Professional […]
You have invested a lot of money in your new stone countertops. They are worth it, if for no other reason than the fact that they are so beautiful to look at. So why take any chances that could ruin the view? Even something like a small water stain can be enough to tarnish natural […]
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 […]
Like marble and granite, quartzite is a fantastic material for countertops. It is a material that needs to be sealed to protect it against cuts, scratches, stains, etc. But how often does a quartzite countertop need sealing? Figuring that out is not an exact science. A lot of what goes into the decision depends on […]
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 now and again we are all tempted to reward ourselves with a guilty pleasure just because we can. We find something that grabs attention. We don’t need it, but it is something we would love to have. So we buy it. Maybe for you, it is natural stone countertops. Stone materials like quartzite, marble, […]
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, […]
Have you ever noticed that discussions revolving around stone countertops frequently allude to luxury? Perhaps you have noticed that you are more likely to find stone countertops in a luxury home as opposed to a starter house. But why? Why is there an association between stone countertops and luxury? There is no scientific answer to […]
