Your kitchen and bathrooms are the most popular rooms in your home. Kitchens are often more than just the place where you prepare your family meals. It is where your children do their homework and where your friends gather for special occasions.

Everyone who lives in or visits your home will have to use the bathroom at some point, so you want those rooms to reflect your personality.

When it comes time to remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, consider natural stone products in order to increase your home value.

Granite is the most popular option in natural stone countertops as it is extremely durable as well as luxurious. No two slabs of granite are the same, so if you have a large counterspace, your kitchen can have a different look depending on where you are standing. Granite must be sealed periodically, but is non-porous and resistant to mold or bacteria. This makes it the perfect surface to prepare food for your family.

Never use abrasive cleansers on granite flooring or countertops as they can damage the surface. Instead, clean granite with mild soap and warm water.

Engineered stone countertops are created when polymers are mixed with crushed granite, one of the hardest stones on Earth. This creates a solid, strong surface that resists scratches and chips. Quartz countertops have a cooler feel than granite or marble which many homeowners prefer. They are also available in a wider range of colors due to the pigments added to the material.

It is important to use hot pads and trivets on engineered stone counters, however, as they are not as heat resistant as granite or other natural stone counters.

There is no question that marble countertops can withstand the test of time. The fact that marble surfaces still look stunning hundreds of years later is a testament to their durability. Marble is slightly softer than quartz or granite, so you do need to use cutting boards to protect the surface.

Like quartz, the surface also needs to be sealed periodically. Never store decorative bottles of oil on the counter as they can leave stains. Wipe up acidic materials from marble flooring or counters as they can stain the surface.

For over two decades, Marble Concepts has been providing stone flooring, counters, surrounds and backsplashes to customers just like you. Their experienced technicians can create beautiful stone pieces for your home or business using modern technology. They treat every project as if it was for family because they view all their customers as family.

If you are considering natural stone for your home remodeling project, contact Marble Concepts today by calling 215-396-7393 or fill out the easy form online to talk to one of our friendly customer service representatives.