Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy
"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
John C on October 2025
Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy
"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"
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.
Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC is a fully licensed and insured company serving the greater Southern NH and Maine area. Our goal is to provide our customers with astonishing service and the best investment in cleaning and restoring tile and grout. We strive to ensure 100% satisfaction by providing professional, affordable high quality service. Our certified technicians are committed to continuing-education, and we provide them with the most advanced equipment in the industry. With Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC there are no surprises & no hidden charges. We'll clean your tile or other hard surface like it has never been cleaned before!
Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC is a fully licensed and insured company serving the greater Southern NH and Maine area. Our goal is to provide our customers with astonishing service and the best investment in cleaning and restoring tile and grout. We strive to ensure 100% satisfaction by providing professional, affordable high quality service. Our certified technicians are committed to continuing-education, and we provide them with the most advanced equipment in the industry. With Renewed Tile & Grout, LLC there are no surprises & no hidden charges. We'll clean your tile or other hard surface like it has never been cleaned before!
With over forty years of experience working with granite, marble, and quartz surfacing, we strive to deliver excellence in quality, service, and pricing. We supply all interior stone products including kitchen counter tops, bathroom vanities, Jacuzzi and fire place surrounds, and any thing else the imagination could come up with. Price, quality, and service - they say you can only pick two out of three. With BFR, expect all three. A family owned and operated company.
With over forty years of experience working with granite, marble, and quartz surfacing, we strive to deliver excellence in quality, service, and pricing. We supply all interior stone products including kitchen counter tops, bathroom vanities, Jacuzzi and fire place surrounds, and any thing else the imagination could come up with. Price, quality, and service - they say you can only pick two out of three. With BFR, expect all three. A family owned and operated company.
Welcome to Kitchen EnCounters, Maine’s complete resource for kitchen and bathroom design. Kitchen EnCounters is a premier kitchen and bathroom cabinetry store offering beautiful cabinetry, vanities, flooring, and granite and fabricated countertops. In addition we offer lighting, hardware, fixtures, and decorative accents to add the finishing touches to any style kitchen or bathroom. Our design team has a creative eye and we work hard to keep abreast with the most current trends, and are well versed in the construction aspects of room design understanding the balance of style, creativity and practicality. We make sure we take time to discuss your project, large or small, and find solutions that fit your home and budget. Our estimates are free and are backed up with in home consultations and full-service installations.
Welcome to Kitchen EnCounters, Maine’s complete resource for kitchen and bathroom design. Kitchen EnCounters is a premier kitchen and bathroom cabinetry store offering beautiful cabinetry, vanities, flooring, and granite and fabricated countertops. In addition we offer lighting, hardware, fixtures, and decorative accents to add the finishing touches to any style kitchen or bathroom. Our design team has a creative eye and we work hard to keep abreast with the most current trends, and are well versed in the construction aspects of room design understanding the balance of style, creativity and practicality. We make sure we take time to discuss your project, large or small, and find solutions that fit your home and budget. Our estimates are free and are backed up with in home consultations and full-service installations.
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Marble and Granite questions, answered by experts
Different types of tile cutters may work best depending on the type of tile you are cutting and the size of your project. There are two main types of tile cutters: manual and electric. Manual tile cutters are quick and easy to use for small projects and softer tile materials, but they can only make straight cuts. Electric tile cutters make light work of big projects and can cut through harder materials.
There are a few different tools you can use to score tiles. Manual tile cutters or tile scribes work well for scoring in straight lines. Tile nippers are one of the best options for scoring because they can make small and irregular cuts that larger tools may not be able to handle.
Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.
However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.
To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.
Beyond landscaping, limestone has multiple uses. For example, there are multiple pros and cons to limestone countertops, such as a lower cost compared to other types of stone and heat resistance. Limestone is also a key ingredient in limewash, a type of paint with a chalky texture. Other uses for limestone include siding, retaining walls, and mixed into cement.
Grouting hearth tiles is one of the most important steps. It seals the tiles so heat doesn’t transfer under the tiles so easily, which can be dangerous. For this reason, heat-resistant grout is a must. Grout also prevents dust, dirt, and any other material from gathering between your tiles. If this happens and those buildups are flammable, a fire could start between the tiles.
The Milbridge, ME homeowners’ guide to marble and granite services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Are you getting close to deciding on Caesarstone® countertops for your home? Discover all the details behind Caesarstone® countertop costs in this guide.
Quartz and quartzite are durable and attractive kitchen countertop materials. Learn the differences between quartz vs. quartzite countertops to find the best option.
Stone countertops are a big investment, so make sure you hire the right contractor to cut them. Here are tips on choosing the right on-site granite cutter.
