White Granite Countertops – Pros & Cons
White countertops are so on trend at the moment, but is it such a wise decision to make? While white can be such a beautiful colour to choose, is it practical, especially within homes that have young children? White décor can offer such an elegant feel to your home and it can bring such a fresh and clean look.
Many people view white as such a brave colour to go for, and quite rightly so. But during this article we will discuss the good and bad points of going for a white Granite countertop.
Pros:
Beautiful in Appearance
As mentioned above, white is such a beautiful colour to choose for your kitchen countertops and that is one of the reasons why it is such a popular colour at the moment. White is very trendy for kitchens and it will go with almost any other colour out there, which means that you never have to worry about changing anything if you decide to switch your colour theme slightly. You can even keep your existing accessories if you wish.
Perfect for Small Kitchens
If your home has a kitchen that is on the smaller side, then white is definitely a colour that you should consider as it has the power to fool your eyes into thinking the room is bigger than it is. White is able to create an illusion of a bigger kitchen as it reflects and bounces light around the room – a very cost effective way of ‘enlarging’ your kitchen without knocking anything down.
Range of Shades
Our range of white or lighter shades of Granite countertops offer our customers a few to choose from. Whether you want to go for bright white or a bit more of a pattern, we have you covered.
Fresh and Clean
If you choose white Granite for your kitchen countertops then you will end up with a completely fresh, crisp and clean look after its been finished. White has a power to achieve a great appearance of cleanliness – perfect for kitchen areas.
Cons:
Difficult to Keep Clean
As kitchens are such a high traffic area, white can be such a difficult colour to maintain with cleanliness. While it can look so fresh, it takes a bit of work to achieve and maintain this appearance. Any spillage or crumb would show and therefore you may end up having to clean even more than you do now.
‘Hospital Like’
Some people are not so fond of white for the simple reason that is reminds them too much of hospitals as it has a sterile look about it. As mentioned above, white has the power to look incredibly clean is maintained well however this look can sometimes be a bit overkill for some people. Reminding people of hospitals is not necessarily the type of reaction you want from people when they visit your home.
‘Too’ Big
As white has a great power to create an illusion of a bigger room, for some rooms this may not be beneficial and could end up making the room look far too big and spacey. While white is beautiful to look at, the choice could end up backfiring on you and end up getting lost within your kitchen. Perhaps you should consider not having white as a block colour within the kitchen and instead involving some other colours, shades and textures to ensure that your kitchen is not enlarged too much.
As you can see from the list above, there are many reason why you should go for a white Granite countertop, however there are equally good reasons why someone would prefer to stay away. Hopefully this article has helped you during the process of deciding and eliminating on colours and materials.
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Quartz Worktops Surrey – Price, Supply & Installation
Quartz Stone is a perfect choice for any kitchen worktops as it is a blend of both nature and technology. It is a man made material that consists of around 93% natural Quartz and 7% resin and colouring.
Here at Y & S Marble, you are able to have your customised Quartz kitchen worktops fitted in Surreywithin around 7 days. Our experienced team will work at transforming your kitchen and giving you only the best results.
Why Choose Quartz?
Quartz is an incredibly popular stone for being used to create kitchen worktops and for good reason. It is durable and highly scratch, stain and heat resistant which makes it brilliant for kitchen areas where you will be dealing with hot pans, sharp objects and spillages.
Why Y & S Marble?
When you come to Y & S Marble for your kitchen worktops in Surrey, you will be receiving the best service possible for our team of experienced engineers. We supply only the best in top quality Quartz worktops for both commercial and residential purposes and will aim to install your kitchen worktop within 1 week.
Y & S Marble will never subcontract out the work and will be there from the site survey (template) through to the installation process. Our Quartz worktops are available in a huge range of colours and you will have a choice out of 25,000 colours to choose from, so you will never be short of options with us.
We will also be happy to provide you with a quick, free quote where we will promise to beat any quote by 10%. Give us a call at 01895 540329 to discuss your requirements and our team will be happy to help you further and talk through any questions that you may have.
As our customer, you will receive:
A Low Deposit Requirement
FREE Samples
Range of Quartz Stone types: Cimestone, Silestone, Classic Quartz, Caesarstone and more!
Only the best results as we will NEVER subcontract
Fabrication Process
The entire fabrication process is completed in-house to ensure that we handle the entire process and make sure that our turnaround times are kept to and therefore far more efficient. We use only the best cutting edge computerised systems during this process which maintains the continuous surface for the cut. The edges are then polished by semi-robotic systems.
Installation
Our team of engineers have years of experience at installing Quartz kitchen worktops in Surrey at only the highest standard. Y & S Marble engineers ensure that throughout the installation process that any kitchen appliances that surround the worktop are not affected by the Quartz worktop.
The installation process may include:
Trial Fitting
Demo by Project Manager for Installation Guideline
Worktop Assembly Without Glue
Get in Touch
If you would like to discuss your requirements and your kitchen worktop idea further with a member of our team, please give us a call on 01895 540329. A member of our team will happily assist you further and help by answering any of your questions.
We will never be beaten on price and promise to beat any quote you give us by 10%!
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Quartz Worktops Middlesex – Price, Supply & Installation
At Y & S Marble, we aim to create for our customers only the highest quality Quartz worktops in Middlesex that money can buy. As our team of engineers work from the beginning right through to installation, we try to install your worktops within 7 days. Our engineers will transform your kitchen using your guidance for how you imagine your kitchen worktops to be.
Quartz is completely man made and consists of 93% natural Quartz and has resin and colouring combined in to it to make it as strong and durable as it is. As your Quartz worktops in Middlesex will be entirely man made you can be rest assured that you will be receiving only the best quality and finish.
Why Is Quartz the Best?
Quartz is such a strong material and therefore it is incredibly difficult to scratch or damage which makes it perfect for kitchen worktops. Quartz worktops are brilliant for being heat resistant and will not burn unless the temperature exceeds a certain number. However, it is still recommended by professionals to continue taking care and using heat pads when placing hot objects such as pots and pans onto the surface. This will ensure the lifespan of your worktops are not shortened.
Why Choose Y & S Marble?
As our customer, you will receive:
A Low Deposit Requirement
FREE Samples
Range of Quartz Stone types: Cimestone, Silestone, Classic Quartz, Caesarstone and more!
When you choose us to provide and make your Quartz worktops in Middlesex you will be receiving one of the best services and products around. We will only provide you with the best service from our expert and experienced team of engineers. Our engineers will take care of your customised Quartz worktops from the site survey right through to the installation process. We are so sure you will not be disappointed in our products or service as you will get to choose from 25,000 colours in our Quartz kitchen worktop range.
We aim to finish fitting your kitchen worktops within 7 days after ordering and will transform your kitchen based on the guidelines you give us. Whether you need the worktops for your home or commercial properties, we can cater for to your needs.
If you are interested in getting a quick and hassle-free quote, we promise all of our customers that we can beat any quote you give us by 10%. If you would like to discuss your requirements with a member of our experienced team, then contact us on 01895 540329 and our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiry.
The Fabrication Process
The entire fabrication process of your Quartz Stone worktops will be finished by our engineers in-house which means that we can achieve our goal of providing and fitting your worktops within 7 days. As we never hire any subcontractors you can be sure that our work is super efficient as promised. The fabrication process of making your worktops is done with our cutting edge computerised systems as well as semi-robotic systems.
The Installation Process
The team of engineers who will be taking care of your Quartz worktop have many years of experience that makes them so capable of providing you with an excellent service and product. Your Quartz worktops will only achieve the highest possible standard around.
Your installation process may include the following:
Demo by Project Manager
Trial Fitting
Assembly Without Gluing
Get in Touch
If you would like to discuss your plans for your kitchen worktops with a member of our experience team then please do get in touch with us on 01895 540329. A member of our helpful team will gladly assist you.
- Published in Quartz
Quartz Worktops London – Price, Supply & Installation
As Quartz Stone has been made out of 93% natural Quartz and 7% resin and colouring, it makes for one of the greatest materials to use for kitchen worktops. Quartz has been man made and manufactured so you can be sure to receive only the best in appearance and finishing.
At Y & S Marble, we will create a customised Quartz worktop in London specially for you and aim to have it finished and installed within 7 days. Our full team of exceptionally experiences engineers will work at giving you only the best results and standards possible by transforming your kitchen just how you imagined.
Why Choose Quartz?
As Quartz is incredibly scratch and heat resistant, it is one of the reasons why it is so popular. Quartz is perfect for kitchen areas as it is difficult to scratch with sharp objects and does not easily burn – however it is still recommended that you used heat pats to prevent and minimize this risk.
Why Y & S Marble?
Our Quartz worktops in London are one of the best around. At Y & S Marble, we provide you with the best possible service from our experienced team of engineers. You will only ever receive the best standard and high quality Quartz worktops. Whether you require Quartz worktops in London for commercial or residential purposes, we can transform your area using your ideas. We will always aim to get your worktop fitted within 1 week from ordering, giving you an excellent turnaround time.
As we never subcontract out any of our work, you can be sure that we are overseeing the entire process right from the site survey through to installing the kitchen worktops in your home. You will not be disappointed for choice as you will have a range of 25,000+ colours to choose from out of our Quartz kitchen worktop selection.
If you would like a quick, free quote we promise our customers that we will beat any quote you give us by a whopping 10%. If you are interested in discussing your requirements further with us, give us a call on 01895 540329. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you further with your queries.
As our customer, you will receive:
A Low Deposit Requirement
FREE Samples
Range of Quartz Stone types: Cimestone, Silestone, Classic Quartz, Caesarstone and more!
Fabrication Process
The fabrication process of your Quartz kitchen worktops will be completed fully in-house by our team of experienced engineers. This makes sure that our quick turnaround time is met and therefore more efficient than subcontractors. The fabrication process is completed by cutting edge computer systems and semi-robotic systems.
Installation
Our experienced team of engineers have many years of experience behind them with installing Quartz worktops at the highest possible standard. Our engineers will ensure that any kitchen appliances that are around the kitchen worktop are not damaged or affected during the installation process.
When our engineers arrive to fit your Quartz worktop, your fitting may include a trial fitting, a demo that is completed by the project manager as well as assembly without any gluing.
Get in Touch
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss your requirements and ideas further with our friendly team. Just give us a call on 01895 540329 and a member of our team will happily assist you further.
- Published in Quartz
Quartz Flooring or Marble Flooring? Which one is better?
You have decided that your home needs some renovations and part of this is a new flooring, which material should you go for? You have narrowed down your search but are wondering which is better – Quartz or Marble? This article will provide you a balanced view for both Quartz flooring and Marble flooring so give you the information you need to make an informed choice.
Level of Maintenance
If the potential for long-term costs and regular upkeep is something that you do not want to consider then perhaps Marble is not the material for you. Marble requires regular sealing, whereas Quartz does not ever need this treatment done, which makes Quartz a brilliant option for lower budgets.
Staining and Scratches
Quartz is a non-porous material, which is one of the reasons why is does not ever require sealant, which means that it will never soak up any spillages or liquids. However, as long as your Marble has been properly sealed it would give you this benefit as well. But the downside is that if your Marble is in need of being sealed at any time, any spillages that occur will be soaked up and potentially stain. This is something that you should consider if you have young children around your home.
While Quartz will rarely stain, it is highly sensitive to certain chemicals. While the lack of staining makes it easier to clean, the cleaning could still be affected by which chemicals you can use. If you ever misread a label or forget that you cannot use products that have a high pH level, you may end up damaging your flooring.
Budget
Marble is generally more expensive to purchase per square foot than Quartz, which makes the initial purchase more expensive. Additionally, as Marble requires regular sealing the long-term costs are also something you should consider. Quartz is not only the cheaper option to purchase but it also does never need sealing which takes away the long-term costs as well.
Appearance
Once thing is for certain, Marble is such a beautiful and stylish material and is so popular when it comes to flooring. While Quartz will closely mimic the look of natural stone, it does not fully measure up to the look of Marble which gives you an authentic look of natural stone.
Although, Quartz Stone offers such a uniformed look. With Marble, each piece can be completely different with its veining which can be either a plus or a downfall, depending on the customer. But with Quartz, you will always get a uniformed appearance in colour and pattern. So, if you are looking to have a consistent colour and pattern for your flooring, then Quartz is for you. However, if you do not mind have inconsistencies within the flooring and it is something you actually like, then Marble could be a great choice too.
Hopefully this article has helped you with your decision making process and you have a clearer picture of which materials suits you better.
- Published in Floor Tiles
Granite Worktops Berkshire – Price, Supply & Installation
Y & S Marble are supplies of high quality Granite worktops in Berkshire and if you choose to go with us you will be receiving the best service around. Our engineers have years of experience installing both commercial and residential Granite worktops in Berkshire and we always strive to install our customer’s worktops within 7 days. We have the ability to offer this to all of our customers as we create everything in-house with our own engineers.
Granite has become one of the most popular stones to use for kitchen worktops, and for good reason. Granite has many benefits and reasons why you should use it within your home and one of them is that Granite offers such a beautiful appearance.
Our Granite Worktops
So, why use Granite for your worktops? As mentioned above, Granite has so many benefits to offer our customers and that is why it is so widely used for kitchen renovations. With a Granite worktop, you will be able to place hot items on top of the surface without worrying about damaging or burning the worktop, although it is still recommended to use heat pads as this will prevent any risk from damage at all as Granite can still be damaged if the heat exceeds a certain temperature.
Granite is also incredibly strong, so much so that it is virtually impossible to scratch and in fact your kitchen knives are likely to blunt down instead. Additionally, Granite is great for being stain proof as it is a non-porous stone and will never hold onto any spillages that will occur within the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Granite is such a unique looking stone and each Granite worktop that exists will have a completely different appearance. The reason for this is because Granite consists of a number of different minerals which give this look and put character into each piece. Your Granite worktop colour will never fade and will benefit you financially if you ever sell your home as it only adds value.
But you must remember that Granite needs to be re-sealed every two years, otherwise you are putting it at risk of damaging.
Why You Should Choose Us
All of our customers receive FREE samples of Granite to help them in their decision process and they will have a huge range of colours to select from. On top of that, you will only be asked to put down a low, affordable deposit for your beautiful Granite worktop.
Our Expert Engineers
Provide the Best Service Around
Carry Out All Work from Site Survey to Installation
All Work Completed In-House
Offer You Customised Worktops
Aim to Install Within ONE Week!
Costs & Quotes
If you would like to enquiry with what we can offer you, then get in touch with a member of our team who will happily answer any of your questions and talk through your requirements. You can get in touch with us on 01895 540329.
If you have already gathered some quotes from other suppliers we can promise match any quote by 10%.
Installation Process
Our team of engineers who will be installing your Granite kitchen worktop will be the same team who carried out the site survey (template). The installation process may also include:
Trial Fitting of Worktops
Demo by Project Manager
Assembly Without Gluing
You can be safe in the knowledge that our team of experienced engineers will take great care of your home throughout the installation process and will protect any kitchen appliances that will be surrounding the worktops throughout installing your worktops.
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Granite Kitchen Countertops – Cost & Installation
Granite is one of the most popular materials to use for kitchen countertops as it has so many advantages. It is one of the most beautiful looking stones money can buy and that is one of the reasons why it is so popular and on trend.
If you choose Y & S Marble to supply and create your kitchen countertops you will be receiving the best service possible. Our engineers will take care of your countertops from the very beginning right through to them being installed within your home or commercial property. We always aim to install our customers Granite kitchen countertops within a week from ordering. We are able to achieve this because we complete everything in-house.
Why Is Granite the Best?
As mentioned above, Granite is one of the most popular materials to use within home renovations because of its advantages. You are able to place hot items directly onto the surface without it damaging your countertops, as well as it being incredibly difficult to scratch. Your knives will never scratch the surface and actually, the surface will dull your knives in most cases.
Once the Granite has been sealed it becomes incredibly stain resistant as it is non-porous and therefore will not hold onto any spillages or liquids that occur in kitchens. Because it is non-porous Granite is also very sanitary and hygienic – perfect for kitchen areas and food preparation.
The reason why Granite is so unique and each Granite countertop is different is because Granite consists of various minerals which create its unique character in every piece. The colour of your countertop will also never fade and will add value to your home.The only slightly downfall to Granite is that is needs to be sealed every two years otherwise it can become damaged.
Why Choose Y & S Marble?
As our customer, you will receive:
- FREE Samples
- Pay Low Deposit
- Range of Colours to Choose From
Our expert engineers will only provide you with the best service possible and as they will be there from the first site survey (template) right through to the installation stage, you can be sure that our engineers will take care of your countertop and create exactly what you have in mind. As our products are all created in-house we are able to be far more efficient and achieve create turnaround. As mentioned previously, we always aim to finish and install our customers worktops within one week.
Whether you need the Granite countertops for your home or commercial property, we can cater to your needs.
Costing
If you would like to receive a quick and free quote, simply get in touch with our customer care team on 01895 435 033. If you provide us with a quote from another supplier we promise to beat this quote by 10%.
To speak with a friendly team member about your requirements, do not hesitate in calling.
Installation
Our team of engineers who will be fitting your Granite kitchen countertops have plenty of experience and therefore equipped to provide you with only the best product and service around. Your Granite countertops are sure to meet your high standards.
The installation process may include a demo carried out by the project manager to outline the guideline, a trial fitting of the countertops as well as assembly without any gluing.
- Published in Granite
5 Advantages of Classic Quartz for Kitchen Worktops
Classic Quartz is such a popular material for being used to create kitchen worktops and is considered one of the best materials on the market to use by both customers and suppliers. Therefore, this article is going to set out some of the best reasons why you should also go for Classic Quartz for your kitchen worktops, like many other customers have.
Hopefully this article will help you throughout your decision making process and ultimately deciding whether Classic Quartz is for you and your home renovation plans. As you will find out, Classic Quartz is a brilliant material to choose and has many reasons to choose it for your home.
Consistent in Colour
Classic Quartz is very consistent in terms of colour and pattern, unlike a lot of other natural stones. As Classic Quartz has been manufactured and man made, it is designed to please the customers eye more than natural stone. You will never be disappointed when your kitchen worktops arrives for installation as there will not be a single fault within the colour or pattern.
Non-Porous
As Classic Quartz is a non-porous material, it is incredibly stain resistant which makes it perfect for areas such as kitchens where there is likely to be a lot of spillages during food preparations. Classic Quartz worktops will never hold onto any spillages or liquids and therefore is very difficult to stain. This further makes it perfect for any family homes where there are young children staying.
Heat Resistant
One of the huge bonuses of having Classic Quartz Stone for your kitchen worktops is that it is incredibly heat resistant. Classic Quartz is able to tolerate up to extreme heats, as long as it does not exceed a certain temperature. However, you should still use heat pads when placing anything hot such as cooking pots directly onto the surface to minimize the risk of damaging or burning the worktops.
No Maintenance Worries
Unlike other natural stones, Classic Quartz Stone will never cost you anything long-term in terms of sealing costs. It is incredibly easy to maintain and all you need to do is carry out your regular cleaning routines. Classic Quartz is the perfect option for those who have a lower budget as it will save you a lot of money long-term and is one the most hassle free options.
Hygienic
Classic Quartz has been designed with its customer in mind as it has been manufactured to be incredibly hygienic. Classic Quartz Stone works at preventing any bacteria growth on the surface which results in an excellent and hygienic worktop for your kitchen. A huge bonus for kitchen worktops as you will be preparing food on the surfaces.
Hopefully this article has helped you on your way to deciding whether Classic Quartz Stone is a material that you think would suit your family, lifestyle and home. As you can see Classic Quartz has a lot of benefits of advantages to it and many reasons why you should choose it for your home renovation plans.
- Published in Kitchen Worktops