granite

Sell Your White Granite Countertops

Granite is a very popular selection for modern countertops, but the trend has always been in darker colors. White granite is becoming increasingly well known, and the tips in this video from Edenhall Kitchens in Southampton, Penn., can be passed on to your prospective customers in order to make that … Read more

Antolini Adds Python Black to Exclusive Collection

Antolini added a new stone to its Exclusive Collection, Black Python. The company described its latest addition as cinereal streams of ashen strokes that abound in this chic quartzite in an ensemble of naturally orchestrated beauty. As contoured silhouettes protrude across its igneous surface, the natural characteristics of Python Black … Read more

Latest OSHA Video on Controlling Silica

At the beginning of 2019, OSHA published a new video titled “Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards in the Workplace.” While it is only 5 minutes long and focuses on general silica protection vs. specific protection for stone/quartz fabrication shops, it is a decent primer for beginning to get an understanding … Read more

Video: Granite Slab Pre-Fabrication Inspection

The first step to fabricating granite is to complete a thorough inspection of the slab to detect any fissures or cracks. This can prevent unnecessary waste and delays. There is nothing more disheartening than having to call a customer to reschedule installation at a later date. The following video is … Read more

Video: Scratch and Acid Testing Granite, Quartzite and Marble

While we do not know the details of the claims made by the consumer made in this video nor do we validate them, we believe that there is a teachable moment here, probably more than a few. What we found of most interest in this video is the relatively simple … Read more

Video: Interesting Rope Edge Design on Granite Countertop

This video from Custom Edge Denver, shows a hand-crafted custom rope edge on a granite countertop. While we would have liked to see the craftsman wearing his safety glasses, his work is obviously well-practiced. Offering unique or different edge profiles has always been a great way to give customers an … Read more

Video: Handy Trick to Make Cooktop Cut-Out Cleanup Easy

This video, which is put together by cooktopbag.com, features a handy trick to make clean up of countertop cooktop cut-outs easy. By using a bag sized properly for the cooktop cut-out (along with point-of-source dust collection) helps keep debris from spreading to the jobsite. Watching the video makes one think … Read more

Antolini Adds to Shellstone Collection

Antolini has added another unique design to its Shellstone Collection: Rainbow Opale. Through sequential rectangular shapes, fragmented colors capture bright, blissful moments of the coastal landscape. The surface colors of this slab transform with striking additions of light and depth to create a visual mirage of colors representing the vast creativity … Read more

Antolini Adds to Shellstone Collection

Antolini has added another unique design to its Shellstone Collection: Rainbow Opale. Through sequential rectangular shapes, fragmented colors capture bright, blissful moments of the coastal landscape. The surface colors of this slab transform with striking additions of light and depth to create a visual mirage of colors representing the vast creativity … Read more