Granite Worktops

Uses of Corian

Corian is a sort of synthetic stone created by mixing an aluminium compound with a plastic (or, if you prefer, and acrylic resin). It is manufactured by Dupont and is readily available in hundreds of colours and finishes. The beauty of Corian is its ve... Read >

Choosing your Kitchen Sink

With modern technology, there have never been more options for your kitchen sink - not only in terms of material but also in an astonishing range of shapes. In a forthcoming article I will be examining the types of mounting and shape options, but now we'l... Read >

Enhancing the value of your home with a beautiful worktop

When it comes to renovating or fitting a new kitchen, the work is carried out mainly to enhance the looks of the room, and a quality worktop can really make a beautiful difference to the aesthetics of your kitchen. It can also be a great way to improve it... Read >

Planning a new kitchen worktop

A properly chosen and fitted worktop can make all the difference to your kitchen - like no other room a kitchen has to be efficient, clean, functional and at the same time is probably the one people use to judge you the most. So, let's put some effort int... Read >

Seamless sinks, a great idea for your kitchen improvement

The latest modern materials are creating a quiet revolution in the kitchen, with ever more affordable options of previously unheard of quality and value. This does not only go for kitchen worktops, where cutting techniques have put granite into the afford... Read >

Corian, a futuristic synthetic stone. Could it be ideal for your kitchen?

I will admit that prior to me working for my present company, I had never heard of Corian. I'll admit that I hadn't been all that big into kitchens so perhaps I can be forgiven. After all, for me A kitchen worktop was either clean or not, and I never rea... Read >

About the Quartz Worktop

What we in the trade call "quartz" is actually a man-made blend of natural rock like granite and also a synthetic resin to bind it. This combination of the natural and synthetic gives quartz some very special properties indeed - making it arguably the bes... Read >

Care and maintenance of your Quartz or Granite worktop

Granite and quartz are among the strongest minerals available for your kitchen, but like anything need a little care to keep them looking brand new for many years. Staining commonly occurs when fluids seep into the material of your worktop and dry, d... Read >

Great Materials for your Kitchen worktop

Your kitchen is a key room for your home. If you've ever hosted a party you'll have noticed how everyone just hangs around there! With the addition of stylish synthetic or natural materials you can add extra luxury and sparkle to your home - it will even... Read >

How to measure up your kitchen for your new worktop

When finding a quote for your custom kitchen countertop, it is very important that you give the correct dimensions for the installation. There is a small margin of error, but to be safe it's best to take a little time to get the measurements right from t... Read >

Granite worktops, from the Quarry to your Kitchen

At Granite Concepts we pride ourselves in only using the best materials for our granite worktops, and no kitchen countertop material has more of an impact than our lovely luxury granite. This is it's story, from the ground to your kitchen. Granite is a... Read >