Articles by: James Crittenden

How To Take Care of Your New Countertops

CARING FOR YOUR NEW COUNTERTOP 

When looking for your next countertop, one of the primary factors the customer needs to pay attention to is how much care is required to keep your stone looking good as new. Some stones are easier to take care of than others, but like any object in the home, you must form a cleaning pattern to ensure everything works at its best. Today we will break down the essential rules to keeping countertops clean

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Why Compac Quartz?

Quartz has become the go-to product for countertops in recent years. It is durable, stain-resistant, and requires no maintenance or sealing beyond regular cleaning. Despite these inherent qualities, not all quartz is created equal and there can be massive ramifications in choosing an inferior quartz brand. In order to better serve our clients, Absolute Stone Design has recently partnered with Compac surfaces to carry their entire quartz line throughout central Virginia. There are several factors that make Compac Quartz a natural choice for fabricators and homeowners including unparalleled design, technology, and eco-friendly production. Compac has heavily invested in futureproofing their product line and ensuring that they are ready for what customers demand long before they demand it.

DESIGN  

Compac has partnered with several designers to create new and innovative designs unlike anything else on the market. One of the most prominent features in all their designs are the thru-vein pattern which creates a look of depth and allows color to be seen on exposed edges as well as the surface of the stone. This creates a seamless look on sink cutouts and edge work giving Compac quartz the closest natural resemblance on the market.  

TECHNOLOGY  

Coupled with their design, Compac has used new materials and procedures in their quartz to make it the most technologically advanced on the market. Compac quartz does not have the same temperature issues as other quartz due to their exclusive use of natural vegetable-derived BIOresins. Additionally, Compac uses up to 97% pure quartz in their slabs making them more durable and attractive than other quartz products.  

PRODUCTION  

Compac is committed to environmental protection and sustainability in their production and distribution of slabs. Using almost all natural products in its construction, Compac quartz does not use harsh chemicals or introduce them to the home and environment unlike cheaper quartz companies. For more information regarding Compac’s reforesting plans, environmental protection, and eco-friendly production, go to https://us.compac.es/quartz/

Natural Stone or Quartz Countertops?

When selecting your next countertop, it is important to look at the kind of performance and features you need out of a surface material. You will often hear quartz, granite, marble, and quartzite in a fabrication shop which all have different properties and care requirements. Today we will examine the differences between these stones and help you make the best decision for your home.

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Best Colors For 2022

A new year brings new design inspiration to millions of homes across the country. After so many months cooped up in our homes, designers and homeowners have been searching for ways to make their living spaces more inviting, naturalistic, and elegant. As specialists in countertop design and installation, Absolute Stone Design has been preparing for new market demands and color choices which we feel will dominate the 2022 season. Here are our top 5 picks for 2022.  

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