Slab Finder

Want to spruce up your living space? Change up the appearance of your bathrooms and kitchens by installing backsplashes and improve the aesthetics and functionality of the space. Let’s take an in-depth look at the benefits of backsplashes and what design options are available in the market! Importance of Backsplashes Easy Installation Backsplashes are only dedicated to a certain area and thus doesn’t require a lot of time to install. You can also save time by arranging colored stone tiles on the kitchen wall. Tiles are easy to handle and require lesser manpower for installation. Protects From Water Damage No matter what materials you use, a backsplash protects the walls from water damage. Bathroom walls above the sink and near the shower stall are more prone to water splashes. You can ensure the structure remains dry and free from mold and mildew with stone, glass, marble or ceramic backsplash. Improves Overall Aesthetic The stylish designs of backsplas...

To say marble is a beautiful stone  is an understatement. Considered to be the most aesthetically pleasing of all natural stones, marble is signified by its design, texture and strength. It is basically a stone that has it all; elegance, durability and versatility. However, like all things in life, marble isn’t perfect, but close. With marble, the only major flaw is that in comparison to other stones, it is more expensive. It doesn’t cost an arm and leg. But for those of us who live on a budget, marble can be worth a few fingers. As such, for those who appreciate the finer things in life, it’s important that if we cannot have marble, we must have something that is just as good! Here though, we don’t just have one alternative to marble, we have five! 1.  Quartz   For one thing, quartz is more heat, scratch and damage resistant than marble. So if you’re looking to have this marble alternative for a busy home, quartz is the best choice. However, keep...

Aesthetics aren’t the only quality you have to consider when choosing a countertop for your kitchen. Alongside being pretty, your countertop has to be strong, long-lasting and basically something that’ll be resistant to even the harshest of treatments (like when someone bangs their tray of burnt cookies on the counter for the third time!). And for that, only granite will suit. But even with this, there’s so much to figure out, like color, quality, and pattern – how do you not make mistakes? Here are some facts that’ll come in handy, just in time! Being a Smart Granite Buyer -  Choose the Right Thickness There are three options to choose from; ¾ inch, 1¼ inch and 1½ inch. You should get either of the first two options, because the 1½ inch option is actually two ¾ inch pieces glued together. If you get the latter option, those slabs will create trouble later on, mainly because the glue will start disintegrating, which will create gaps along the seams and will increas...