We ended up getting quartz for the same reason (no maintenance). Haven't had any issues and really like the quality.
Granite, Quartz, or other solid surface countertops
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My wife and I got granite counter tops at a place called Bertini Stone and Tile in Grimes. They had a great selection of granite in multiple price ranges. The service was PHENOMENAL!
Give CKF a look. Located in Urbandale.
11271 Meredith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Their showroom looks kinda like a warehouse from the outside, but when you walk in the door, you'll see the showroom is amazing.
Ask for Rachel and the ISU discount (there is no discount but she likes chatting with fellow 'Clones)
You can put pans from the oven directly on ours.
We had laminate before quartz and have a gas range. We do a lot of canning, and we did enough where it signed the edges of the laminate and started to be come not very safe.
They did my cabinets (kitchen, living room and bath), countertops (quartz) and fireplace. Wonderful to work with. When we finished they brought a couple of new salespersons to see how we used their cabinets to hide the tv
Bumping this old thread. Looking at options in the Des Moines area - any recommendations? Probably looking at granite or quartz.
I got granite from Nebraska Furniture Mart. They were cheaper than a couple other places I was able to get quotes from.
Kamen Granite in Grimes did our kitchen last year, no complaints from us.
We also looked at Midwest Tile in Urbandale but there selection was overwhelming but sales person was really good. Both were recommended by our contractor.
We also looked at Midwest Tile in Urbandale but there selection was overwhelming but sales person was really good. Both were recommended by our contractor.
Anyone ever used Royal Flooring?
What are the basic pros/cons of quartz vs granite?
From what I understand, granite has more natural imperfections in color and patterns. Quartz is more expensive though? Any maintenance for either?
Anyone ever had butcher block counter?
What are the basic pros/cons of quartz vs granite?
From what I understand, granite has more natural imperfections in color and patterns. Quartz is more expensive though? Any maintenance for either?
Anyone ever had butcher block counter?
Granite needs to be sealed periodically. It has pores in it so if you have kids and they spill grape juice it could stain the granite if it isn’t sealed
Same with butcher block. It looks nice but there’s a reason it’s not more widely used for high use areas.
When we were looking, NFM was the cheapest decent quality option we found in Des Moines. We ultimately decided not to pull the trigger because 100 sq ft of countertop was just too much to replace for the ROI.
I’ve seen this a few times now. Why? Is it all the look and potential for imperfections? Durability? Maintenance?
Because we like the non uniform look of many granite options.
We are doing kitchen remodel this summer. For those of you that have granite, how often do you sela it? ANd\y staining issues?
Most kitchen places we talk to res=commend quartz but my fathe rin law has 3 year granite that he has never sealed since it was new and it looks great.
Appreciate any thoughts on quartz vs granite.
Most kitchen places we talk to res=commend quartz but my fathe rin law has 3 year granite that he has never sealed since it was new and it looks great.
Appreciate any thoughts on quartz vs granite.
We have had granite from The Stone Shop in Ankeny for nearly 4 years now. According to them it will be time to reseal sometimes this year. We can do it ourselves or pay them a couple hundred bucks and that gets us some kind of warranty. We have spilled plenty and have not had any stains but we are very diligent in cleaning up. I think if you generally keep a clean kitchen there is nothing to fear from granite.
