Another one of our amazing customers has agreed to let us showcase their kitchen in this before-and-after post. The projects we help our customers complete turn out incredibly gorgeous and space-changing that we get really excited to share on our website. We also share more of the after pictures on our Houzz profile as well. Read More »
Did you know that the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil is partly made out of soapstone? The statue sits on a stone base and is made out of reinforced concrete attired with many triangular soapstone tiles. That's fairly impressive considering the statue is 98 feet tall and was completed in 1931. Thus far, it has Read More »
Here at Midwest Marble & Granite in Kansas City, we like to pride ourselves in (for the most part) being a one-stop-shop for home owners who want to update their kitchen and/or bathroom(s). One of the items we can help make a selection on as well as install is sinks. Recently, we have experienced opportunities Read More »
Did you know quartz comes in various different colors? Quartz isn't just a clear or white mineral. It is fairly diverse in colors including (but not limited to): pink, purple, green, brown, yellow, and red. In order to intensify the colors though, heat is applied to the gemstone. Did you know quartz is not just Read More »
Granite countertops go through trends just like the seasons in Kansas City. In late 2013, the darker colors such as Tan Brown, Coffee Brown, and Black Pearl were the most popular. From the beginning of 2014 to today (August), lighter colors such as Venetian Ice, River White, and New Venetian Gold have been the most Read More »
Did you know that sound travels 10 times faster through granite than air? Granite is a solid, solids are packed tighter than gases/liquids...so sound travels faster in solids. Did you know that there are no two same slabs of granite? These facts make each slab of granite unique in it's own way. Sometimes we will Read More »
Maintenance of Granite Countertops for lasting elegance Your granite countertop unit adds elegance to your kitchen. Without proper maintenance your granite countertops are likely to be affected by materials that contain citrus or alcohol content. Acidic food items and very hot objects are detrimental to granite countertops. Use mats or trivets to keep plates and Read More »
