We are a family-owned business specializing in All-Season and 3-Season Sunrooms, Screen Rooms/Screened-in Porches, Window Awnings, Retractable Awnings, Patio Roofs, Pergolas, Vinyl Stacking Windows, and Entry and Storm Doors. We are based in Springfield, Illinois, but provide services throughout central Illinois. Financing is available!
"Excellent work done...all season sunroom....highly recommends Benmar for the job....well done"
Kathy H on February 2023
We are a family-owned business specializing in All-Season and 3-Season Sunrooms, Screen Rooms/Screened-in Porches, Window Awnings, Retractable Awnings, Patio Roofs, Pergolas, Vinyl Stacking Windows, and Entry and Storm Doors. We are based in Springfield, Illinois, but provide services throughout central Illinois. Financing is available!
"Excellent work done...all season sunroom....highly recommends Benmar for the job....well done"
Sun Structure Designs, Inc., is an Illinois state premier sunroom company. Our integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, sets us apart from the rest. Call us today! Thank you!
"Great job. Sunroom looks amazing"
Jodi S on June 2025
Sun Structure Designs, Inc., is an Illinois state premier sunroom company. Our integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, sets us apart from the rest. Call us today! Thank you!
3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.
3MBHandyman Services is a veteran family owned business dedicated to quality and professional service. We handle simple projects up to kitchen and bath remodels. Here is a list of what we offer, if you do not see your project please reach out to us as it may be something that we just have not listed! Painting, baseboards, trim work, plumbing fixture replacement, tiling, hardwood floors, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switch replacement, and carpentry work. We also install Smart TVs.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
Granite Gold is a third-generation family of stone care experts, dating back to the 1950s. Co-founders and cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino grew up in the family business, manufacturing, installing and restoring stone surfaces. Their mission is to help homeowners easily protect their stone surfaces through safe, do-it-yourself care and maintenance products, and protection plans to safeguard against accidental damage. Granite Gold brand stone-care products are available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Walmart, major grocery and hardware stores, and Amazon. Visit https://www.granitegold.com/store-locator/. The Granite Gold Granite & Quartz Protection Plan and Granite Gold Cabinet Protection Plan are sold nationally through independent installers; ask yours to include the plan with your installation.
By providing our clients with professional and knowledgeable specialists, we’re able to add beauty and enjoyment to their kitchens and bathrooms. Delivering custom countertops from the simplest kitchen/bathroom vanity to large intricate projects Pyramid is able to do it all. When incorporating stone products throughout the home or office, Pyramid adds the perfect finishing touches every time! At Pyramid we have the expertise to provide our service to the commercial industry as well. With a resume including everything from banks, churches, high-rise buildings, hotels, and the United States Treasury Building. No project is too big or too small. Contact us today at 217 342 2001 for a quote.
"It went so well!! We heard about Pyramid through a trusted friend and will definitely use them on our next project. They had a better price than the other places we were looking at and had more selection that to me, seemed to be better quality! The installers were clean and respectful. If you want a classy and stunning job use this company."
Deanna B on September 2019
By providing our clients with professional and knowledgeable specialists, we’re able to add beauty and enjoyment to their kitchens and bathrooms. Delivering custom countertops from the simplest kitchen/bathroom vanity to large intricate projects Pyramid is able to do it all. When incorporating stone products throughout the home or office, Pyramid adds the perfect finishing touches every time! At Pyramid we have the expertise to provide our service to the commercial industry as well. With a resume including everything from banks, churches, high-rise buildings, hotels, and the United States Treasury Building. No project is too big or too small. Contact us today at 217 342 2001 for a quote.
"It went so well!! We heard about Pyramid through a trusted friend and will definitely use them on our next project. They had a better price than the other places we were looking at and had more selection that to me, seemed to be better quality! The installers were clean and respectful. If you want a classy and stunning job use this company."
No, you don’t need to remove the old grout before installing new tile over existing tile. In fact, the old grout helps fill in gaps between tiles, creating a more even surface for the new layer. However, it's important to ensure that the grout is clean, solid, and free of cracks or crumbling areas. Damaged grout should be repaired or replaced before proceeding. Cleaning the surface thoroughly and filling any low spots will help the new adhesive bond properly and ensure a smooth, stable installation.
Overall, granite tends to cost more than marble. Prices for each material will fluctuate depending on the source of the stone, your location, shipping costs, and the thickness of the material. Labor to install marble or granite countertops typically ranges from $35 to $45 per hour.
Granite and marble tile and slab costs compare as follows:
Marble tile: $7–$10
Granite tile: $5–$15
Marble slab: $25–$60
Granite slab: $50–$100
If you’re out of spacers for your tile installation, you can use pennies. Each time you place a tile, stick the pennies around the edges (on the sides and the corners). Like working with spacers, you’ll want the same amount of space around each tile before they set.
Larger tiles can be difficult to install because they’re heavier and bulkier than their smaller counterparts, which makes them harder to haul around and put in place. Plus, if you don’t install the tiles correctly, they could crack or break. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a professional for large-format tile installation.
Cultured stone is typically easier to cut compared to natural stone. Because it’s lightweight and porous, cutting cultured stone doesn't take as much effort. The process of cutting cultured and natural stone is the same; however, you may spend more time cutting through natural stone.
The Girard, IL homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost of porcelain countertops is affected by many factors, primarily the material's type (tile or slab) and finish, as well as your counter’s size and shape.
Are you weighing engineered stone vs. natural stone countertops? Both offer many of the same benefits, but there are differences in price, durability, and appearance.