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Granite Marble Onyx Butcher Block We are wondering what surfaces you like best. Different people have different preferences, and we are curious what you like. So take our survey!
Have you heard of the Houzz app/website? We love this website/app. The Houzz website/app is a home design and remodeling platform that assists people in finding products or ideas. By connecting designers, homeowners, and professionals from around the world individuals can become inspired about their next project. How does is work: Search a database of […]
Here at Italian Marble & Granite we have just brought in a new engineered stone. HanStone is a quartz surface that is a lot like Caesarstone. It offers 54 different color choices, some of them appearing to look more natural. This surface requires no additional sealing or polishing. Like granite and Caesarstone, HanStone is heat, […]
Caesarstone a provider of quartz surfaces also offers a line called the Concetto line. The concetto line is a hand-made stone that is made from semi-precious stones. The concetto stones can be translucent and therefore lit up. Like many of the other of surfaces made by Caesarstone the surface is heat, scratch, and stain resistant. […]
As many may know people are not moving to Buffalo, but rather away. Buffalo is truly a wonderful place and many residents will agree. So why is Buffalo a wonderful place to buy a house? Houses are cheaper in Western New York Western New York Residents get to experience all the seasons:Yes we do get […]
A lot of what is discussed on this blog has been about kitchens. Although we do a lot of kitchens, we do just as many bathrooms. Bathrooms are slowly changing to a place to relax after a long day, so why not indulge a little? So what have we seen lately? Vessel sinks– Undermount […]
This post is to see what you would like in your kitchen. What are some trends that you like? Questions to think about: Do you like dark or light surfaces and wood? Do you like granite back splashes or tile? What type of appliances are you looking for? What colors do you like? […]
When most people think of a solid surface such as granite they automatically think of a polished looking surface. But, there are different finishes that a stone can have. For example, most marbles we prefer to put a honed finish on because scratches are less noticeable. Honing is a process that we only do to […]
Onyx is a stone that we just started to see a lot of people using in the last 7 years. We have been installing it in a lot of commercial places, as shown above. The pictures above are from two local restaurants in Buffalo New York, Sea Bar and Mike A’s Steak House. We have […]
There is no doubt that everyone remembers the horrific events of 9/11. Like many Americans, the Italian Marble & Granite’s staff knew some of the employees in the towers. Many years ago we were given the opportunity to do work in the towers which we were very excited about. Now 11 years later we are […]
There are an ever increasing amount of people trying to break into the granite industry, and they will all tell you they are the best. So how do you really know who is telling the truth? Here are some tips to looks for when deciding who should fabricate your counter tops. Cheapest does not mean […]
Recently, I have noticed a lot of new trends emerging in respects to counter top surfaces. I have been talking about the different stones that are out there, and ones that we sell here at Italian Marble & Granite. But, I think I should address some of the new trends that people are interested in. […]
A stone that we just started selling within the last couple years is called Ice Stone. Ice Stone is a mixture between recycled glass and a cement composition. Recycling has become even more important within the last ten years, especially with the Green Movement. What exactly does a recycled glass counter top look like? It […]
Lately marble, especially white marble, has been one of the trends of 2012. White marble is absolutely stunning in kitchens and bathrooms, but is it the best product to use? We do not recommend marble for kitchens, bathrooms, or public bars. This is mainly due to the fact that marble is very porous. Therefore, wine, […]