Countertop Installation
Kitchen countertops play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic of your kitchen, influencing the perceived color palette, visual weight, and overall balance of the design. With extensive experience in the field, our team is dedicated to assisting you in selecting the ideal countertop solution to enhance your space. As a comprehensive remodeling service, we provide a seamless, end-to-end countertop management process, which includes the removal and disposal of your old countertops, precise laser templating, expert fabrication, and the professional installation of your stunning new surfaces. Take the first step towards transforming your kitchen by scheduling your complimentary in-home consultation today.
Quartz and Granite Countertops: A Comparison of Benefits
Predictable Beauty
Unlike granite, where each slab boasts unique, sometimes drastically different patterns and colors requiring in-person selection, quartz provides a consistent and predictable appearance. This makes achieving your desired color and design much simpler.
Low-Maintenance Hygiene
Granite's porous structure can absorb spills, leading to stains and harboring bacteria, necessitating regular sealing. In contrast, quartz is non-porous and non-absorbent, naturally resisting stains, mold, and bacteria, and requiring only simple soap and water for cleaning.
Engineered for Endurance
Natural granite can contain weak points or fissures that can develop into cracks or chips. Quartz, being an engineered stone, is not only inherently harder but also lacks these natural imperfections, resulting in a more durable and less damage-prone countertop.
Limitless Design Possibilities
While both materials offer aesthetic appeal, quartz provides a significantly wider array of colors and patterns. It can mimic various natural stones, including granite and marble, but also offers unique, manufactured designs and virtually any color imaginable, with ongoing innovations introducing even more modern options.
A Healthier Surface
The non-porous quality of quartz makes it a more hygienic choice for food preparation areas as it doesn't trap bacteria and is easier to keep clean compared to the porous surface of granite.
Lasting Investment Protection
Due to its exceptional durability, many quartz countertop manufacturers offer extended warranties, often lifetime guarantees, providing greater long-term security for your investment compared to typical granite warranties.
Granite and Quartz: Decoding the Differences for Your Design
Selecting the ideal countertop is a deeply personal decision. While the timeless beauty and resilience of natural stone, particularly granite, have long made it a favored choice, engineered quartz has emerged as a leading contender. Quartz offers comparable elegance and durability, coupled with the significant advantage of reduced upkeep, making it a highly sought-after option for both kitchen and bathroom renovations.
Despite their visual similarities, granite and quartz are fundamentally distinct materials. Granite is a purely natural stone, extracted from the earth, processed into slabs through polishing, and then custom-cut for installation. Conversely, quartz is an engineered stone, composed of approximately 93% ground natural quartz – renowned for its hardness – blended with pigments and binding resins to create a robust and attractive surface.
Unlock Your Room's Potential: Countertop Replacement Transformations
The impact of your countertop selection on your kitchen or bathroom’s aesthetic is truly transformative.
Explore our project gallery to witness firsthand how replacing
your existing countertop or installing a new one, whether in granite,
natural stone, or quartz, can dramatically revitalize your space and achieve stunning results.
Your Guide to Quartz Countertop Brands in the Sacramento Region
When it comes to selecting quartz countertops, understanding the distinctions between manufacturers is key. Serving Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo Counties, Kitchen Mart provides an extensive array of quartz options in diverse colors, styles, and price ranges from leading producers, ensuring you find the ideal surface for your needs.
We are honored to be recognized as a Premier Dealer for Cambria, a testament to our commitment to quality, efficient processes, and customer satisfaction. In addition to Cambria, Kitchen Mart also offers premium quartz countertops from renowned brands such as Silestone, Corian Design (including the former Zodiaq), and Caesarstone, giving you a wealth of exceptional choices.
Effortless Countertop Transformation with Remodel California
- Complimentary In-Home Consultation: Our experienced kitchen and bath designers will visit your home at no charge to understand your specific needs and preferences regarding the look, style, feel, and functionality of your new countertops.
- Personalized Design Proposal: You’ll then meet with our designer in our showroom to explore a wide selection of countertop samples, guiding you through choices of color, design, material, sink options, and complementary backsplashes. We can also help you consider other design elements like new appliances and cabinet modifications. You’ll have the opportunity to take samples home to ensure they perfectly complement your space. Following this, our designers will craft a comprehensive, custom design proposal tailored to your vision.
- Clear and Simple Contract: Once you’re completely satisfied with your selections, we’ll finalize the contract details and schedule your countertop project for completion.
- Seamless Build and Installation: A dedicated project manager from Remodel California will oversee your project from this point forward, ensuring a smooth and trouble-free process for the creation and installation of your custom countertops.