A History of Marble: Burnsville and Beyond

We here at Minneapolis Granite fabricate and install marble counters. Burnsville is one of the Twin Cities areas that takes advantage of our services. We gave a brief history of marble and marble counters, and now we’d like to add a bit more detail to that history.

The Ancient Greeks built much of their civilization on marble and marble counters. Greece contains the largest and widest of varieties of marble found in the world. After awhile, the rest of the world caught on to the Greeks’ beautiful marble-making abilities and started importing Greek marble to create their own monuments, statues, buildings and marble counters. At first, white marble was the most popular, but soon enough the colored marble counters caught on.

White Pentelicon marble is known as some of the world’s purest and most precious marble, and it is quarried in the Penteli mountain region just north of Athens. It is also known as “Marmo Pentelico” or “Marmo Greco Fino.” The columns at the temple at Artemis at Ephesus (which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World) are made of multicolored marble.

Minneapolis Granite takes a great deal of pride in our ability to fabricate and install marble and marble counters in any Burnsville home. Granted, we don’t get our marble counters from the Penteli mountains, but the marble we use for our marble counters is the finest quality we can get our hands on. We pass that quality onto our Burnsville customers to help make their homes a thing of beauty.

When you are ready to have marble counters installed in your Burnsville home, just give us a call at (612) 822-3135 or contact us online. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about marble counters in Burnsville!

Color Choices: Granite Kitchen Countertops for Your St. Paul Home

If you are looking to remodel your kitchen, you are probably thinking about what color you want for your granitekitchen countertops. St. Paul granite fabricators and installers Minneapolis Granite is here to help! In this blog, we are going to profile the different colors that granite comes in. That way, you can be sure your new granite kitchen countertops in your St. Paul home suit your unique style and personality.

The first thing you should know about granite is that it’s a very hard material and is generally easier to maintain than marble. That being said, it’s hard to say what color is the most popular for granite kitchen countertops in St. Paul. It seems that the most popular color changes over time! So try not to pay attention to any trends. Go with what you like best and with what you think will look the best in your St. Paul home.

One of the best aspects of granite kitchen countertops is that no two pieces of granite will look exactly alike. This means that even if you get the same color granite as one of your St. Paul neighbors, your kitchens will still look totally unique. When shopping for new granite kitchen countertops for your St. Paul home, try to find a picture of the color you want, rather than relying on the name. Granite is called different names by different companies, so when you call Minneapolis Granite to talk about your granite kitchen countertops and to set up an appointment, it will be easier for us to help you if you give us a picture of what color(s) you like the best.

Call Minneapolis Granite today at (612) 822-3135 or contact us online for a free estimate.

Marble Countertops: Upgrading Your Minneapolis Home

When you think of marble, what comes to mind? We think timeless and elegant. You can find marble in prestigious buildings all around the world. The sight of a marble floor, vanity or countertops can add a sense of class to any building. If you live in Minneapolis, marble countertops can upgrade the look and feel of your home.

Gorgeous Natural Stone

Any natural stone addition to your home is sure to be an upgrade, but there's just something about marble. It has a different feel than all the other natural stone options on the market today. Marble countertops are an affordable luxury. By adding new countertops to your home, you can update the look, without spending a fortune.

Timeless Look

Marble countertops will last for many, many years. With a remodel as important as your countertops, you'll want to make sure you choose something that's timeless. In 10 years from now, you'll love your marble countertops as much as the day you first got them. With a wide variety of colors and styles, you'll be able to find something that will make you happy.

Are you looking to upgrade to marble countertops in Minneapolis? Give us a call today at 612-822-3135 or contact us online.

Information on Quartz Countertops

Take a moment and close your eyes. Think about your perfect kitchen remodeling project. What's different? The cabinets, floors and countertops? Open your eyes. We can help you with at least one of those. We can help make your kitchen makeover dreams into a reality with quartz countertops. Quartz countertops have been more popular in recent years. They are notable for their unmatched durability and beauty. If you live in Minneapolis, quartz countertops are just around the corner. Minneapolis Granite is your source for flawless quartz countertops.

Engineered Quartz
The quartz that is installed in homes today is actually engineered quartz. It's the same great natural stone, just better. Engineered quartz is made up of 93% natural, ground up quartz. The other 7% is a polymer resin, used to make these countertops extra hard. The process of adding a polymer resin is done to extend the countertop's life and make it more durable. With engineered quartz, you get natural beauty, mixed with a man-made durability that is unmatched. Engineered quartz is extremely scratch resistant and never needs sealed.

Why Choose Engineered Quartz?
Engineered quartz has been widely popular in Europe for many decades. It has only begun to make waves in American relatively recently. This stone countertop option comes in almost endless colors. The seams will match perfectly and they are classically beautiful. Engineered quartz gives you the opportunity to really show off your style and be bold! Because they are a nonporous countertop option, they are perfect for bathrooms, kitchens and anywhere else around your home.

Ready to install quartz countertops in your home? Give us a call today at 612-882-3135 or request a free quote.

Granite Countertops: Regular Maintenance

You’ve had granite countertops installed, but you might not be sure how to maintain them. Never fear! At Minneapolis Granite, we are here to provide you with some general granite countertop cleaning and maintenance tips. For those living all around the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis, granite countertops can add extra appeal to your home. In this blog, we're going to explain some of the most common ways to maintain your granite countertops.

Cleaning

Regular cleaning for sanitation is necessary. If your granite countertops are in your kitchen, it is important to clean up any spills or crumbs as they occur. This will help to prevent any grime build up. If your granite countertops are in your bathroom, they will need cleaned as often as you clean the rest of your bathroom. For granite countertops around the rest of your home, clean them as part of your routine housecleaning schedule.

Sealing & Resealing

When you first have your granite countertops installed, they will be sealed for a couple of reasons. First, granite is a porous natural stone. Therefore, without a sealant, it would be possible for water and other liquids to get into the grooves. The sealant is applied also helps to add durability to your countertops. You will need to have your granite countertops resealed about every one to four years, depending on the frequency of use.

Refinishing

Finally, the most drastic measure you'd have to take to maintain your granite countertops would be to refinish them. This is done by one of our Minneapolis granite countertop experts. Refinishing your granite countertops is only necessary after serious damage comes to your countertops. If you have an acidic stain or major chip, you may need to get your granite countertops refinished.

For more information about maintaining your granite countertops, call us today at 612-822-3135 or Contact Us Online.