If your home is in need of an upgrade, consider starting with your kitchen or bathroom, the two most popular rooms in your home. Your friends and family gather in the kitchen while you prepare meals. Everyone who visits your home will need to use the bathroom at some point. In addition to being the most popular rooms in the home, kitchens and baths also provide you with a high return on your investment after a remodel. If you are considering a remodeling project, natural stone can improve the resale value of your home, but there are facts you need to know before deciding on a stone product.

There is no doubt that granite countertops are the most popular natural stone counters available. They are extremely durable and resistant to stains as well as scratches. Granite counters do require periodic sealing to protect the surface. It is also recommended that you use cutting boards, not necessarily to protect the surface but to keep your knives sharp. Never use abrasive cleaners on your granite countertops as you can clean them using mild soap and water. If you decide to add granite flooring in your home, be sure to place door mats at entrances to catch grit that may be caught on shoes.

Engineered stone countertops are created from over 90 percent crushed quartz, one of the hardest substances on Earth, combined with polymers and pigments. This means that all slabs are exactly the same which many people prefer when they have very large areas of countertop. In addition, because the stone is manufactured, you can choose from a wider range of colors than with other types of stone. Quartz does not need regular sealing and it resists staining as well as scratching. However, because there are polymers, it is recommended that you always use hot pads and trivets under pans taken directly from the stove to avoid scorching.

Marble has a timeless beauty that has been used as a building material for centuries. The stone adds a look of luxury and sophistication to any room in your home, not just to your bathrooms and kitchen. The stone is softer than quartz or granite, so it can scratch and crack more easily. Acidic materials like red wine, coffee or tomato sauces can stain if not wiped up quickly. Marble also requires sealing regularly to prevent damage to the surface. In addition to marble countertops, adding marble flooring to a room in your home can give that room an interesting, rich feel which you cannot get with other types of flooring.

Not only does Marble Concepts bring you over four decades of experience, their main goal is to make sure you are satisfied with the stone products you choose. There is nothing their master craftsmen cannot make out of stone and their highly professional staff is able to help you through the entire project, from concept to design to installation. We understand that you are making an investment in one of your most important purchases, your home, so we work to be sure your project reflects your personality and desire for comfort.

If you are considering natural stone in your home, contact Marble Concepts today to learn more. You can reach us by phone at 215-396-7393 or complete the simple form online to learn more.