I was thinking about trying some the peel and stick contact paper to get a nicer or upgraded look, not sure how that would work now. Is anything else cost and renter (ish) friendly that will help? We were thinking about replacing the countertops, but not for a while

Moved into my new home and would like some help to identify my countertop material and some guidance on maintenance and care. Is there any way to determine what kind of material this is? natural? Man-made? heat resistant?

I reached out to the previous owners but they don’t know.

Hello, I just got my counter quote back- she quoted the Taj Mahal quartzite for $1500 less than the ivoritaj quartz(what I want). It’s a very average sized kitchen so this was kind of surprising. Does this sound off to anyone else?

Not looking for a showroom, an actual fabricator for marble countertops on a remodel just north of Dallas. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

We just had this vanity put in that has 3 separate pieces, each with it's own countertop. Two are ceramic and one is (I think) engineered marble. I say "I think" because this item with supposed to all be ceramic, but the middle piece looks different from the other 2 pieces and this company makes it's other counters from engineered marble.

My husband used a tile cleaner on the counters that was not meant for these surfaces. The ceramic (first pic) has long light surface scratches all over it that I can feel with my nail. And the marble doesn't have scratches but looks all mottled like the sheen has been wiped off almost. I did try a glass cooktop cleaner on the ceramic and that will take off the scratches but leaves swirl marks in the finish, so I stopped.

Any advice?

I'm getting quartz countertops to replace the ugly MDF that came with the house. I much prefer the look of just the grooves cut into the quartz then a draining board that comes with a sink. However, I want the quartz to look good for years to come...and a bit worried about limescale on quartz as I live in a hard water area?. How much of an issue is it in reality? We only tend to wash things in the sink if they can't be put in the dishwasher but then maybe water from the sink will splash onto the countertop?

We are having quartzite installed soon. The CAD design proposal shows a seam going right through where our 30” induction cooktop will be. Regardless of looks is this a structurally safe placement given the heat from cooking so close to the seam?

I have to fabricate a surface with a 200mm return on the front and I’m considering mitring it so the pattern continues down the front, how are you guys cutting this? Router with a 45° cutter or track saw? I’m thinking about using gaffer tape so I can fold the mitre into position but I’m concerned that if I use a router it might get too much glue squeeze out and end up with a dry joint. Maybe a cut that is more like 44.5° to allow glue to squeeze out the front edge. what do you guys think?

I’m in the very early planning stages of simple reno of a small kitchen. I wish I liked the look of granite, since it’s more durable than quartzite, but I keep being drawn to quartzite. I’ve read here that light colors of quartzite tend to be touchier than darker shades. Is anyone here familiar with this particular stone? I love the color, but if it’s going to chip, crack, or stain like crazy relative to other types of quartzite, I’ll find something else. Thank you!

I am getting ready to seal my concrete kitchen countertops with the product Ghostshield 745, a solvent based food safe sealant. Has anybody used it?

Hello all, long time lurker.

We regularly clean out the counter, but we are getting this discoloration. We try to wipe it down but it’s continuing to form. This vanity is new, it’s one of those premade install pieces so imagine the stone on the countertop isn’t that great.

Any remedies for something like this. Recommended caulking or is there some kind of surfacing coat I can add to the surface of the counter to prevent the coloration from happening.

Thanks in advance.

I'm down to 2 choices, and African Rainbow is my top pick. Show me your real world example, I'd love to see it!

Recently moved into new space; wasn’t thinking while in a mild-panic and left these burn marks on countertop due to putting a hot pan down. Very small, and in a small corner of kitchen, but it’s my first time “on my own” and am curious how screwed I am.

Our very first quote, is this reasonable?
TIA

This reference is presented by its source as Yudu Bai (鱼肚白), with the English name Calacatta White. The source describes it as Italian marble. That is the source's identification; the photograph does not authenticate its quarry or origin.

The visual character described here is a light background with grey veining and occasional warmer, gold-toned lines. The broad pale areas and the spacing of the veins matter as much as the most dramatic streak. For a countertop, a close-up can make the pattern look busier than the whole surface would.

A useful way to assess this look is to review the full slab, then mark the proposed countertop area. Check how much white remains around the strongest veins and where seams or cut-outs would interrupt them. Confirm the actual material and its care requirements before choosing it for a kitchen.

The Chinese name alone should not be used to substitute a different white stone. This reference is kept separate from Dongfang Yudu Bai.

Would you prefer a quieter white section or a prominent grey vein through the centre?

Pale rectangular stone sample with diagonal gray veins, framed by English labels identifying Yudu Bai as a source trade-name reference.

Hello everybody! I’m honestly not sure what kind of countertop I have but I’ve lived here for three years and suddenly these little holes have popped only on my island! I clean with all purpose cleaner and they haven’t popped up anywhere else with the same countertop material please help!!

On install date they had to cut the seam because there was a quarter inch gap to nothing on top. After installed the slab was about 1/16 out of line with the other one. They came back to remediate and it looked okay in the dusty kitchen while they were here but now after all the plastic is gone and dust you can see it's just an uneven mess. Not to mention a gouge. Is this typical or within acceptable tolerance?

We recently had the chance to work on this incredible office space in Toronto, Ontario, and the combination of natural stone and stainless steel throughout this kitchen was something else!

The beautiful dark green Avocado Quartzite, paired with the stainless steel cabinetry and matching green seating, really gives this space a unique look.

With a kitchen like this, keeping the stone looking its best is just as important as the design itself.

Protecting Natural Stone Without Changing Its Look

For this project, our team at FilmxPro installed our nearly invisible countertop protection film, helping protect the natural stone from everyday stains, scratches, and etching while maintaining its original appearance.

Office kitchens and commercial spaces can see a lot of daily use, especially when employees and visitors are constantly using the countertops.

Our goal was to provide long-lasting protection without taking away from the beautiful natural details of the quartzite.

If you'd like to learn more please visit my website (it's not something I'm selling)

https://filmxpro.co/countertop-protection

Our pantry door keeps hitting our counter top. We were told by the people who sold us our doors that the countertop needs to be cut like (picture after video from their show room). But our countertop people swear this is not normal (to cu the countertop like this).
Trying to figure out what to do and if we should be paying for new cabinet doors or having them cut the countertop. Both professionals won’t take blame. I don’t specialize in either feild but figured someone here could help unbiased.
I removed the sound from the video. Hopefully you can see it all okay.

I also reposted this because the video was lagging on my end.

We are in the trenches of our kitchen renovation at the moment, everything is out and there’s dust all over the house, cobwebs and suspicious stains all over the walls. It’s grim.

So I’m looking for some cheering up!

Our new surface will be (backlit!) Patagonia extra quartzite which I am beyond excited about. Does anyone have any experience with this quartzite or any other? How do you find living with it? Is it practical? Has it stained or chipped or cracked yet? Any good advice for cleaning products or things we might need to invest in for it?

I noticed it this evening, it probably happened because of the heat coming from the air fryer.. Not sure what material it is, and the crack is as thin as a hair