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.
Pacific Northwest Builders (PNB) is a General Contractor specializing in the construction custom residential and commercial structures/ facilities. Additionally, PNB is licensed with the State of Washington with federal certification in conducting AHERA building inspections for asbestos, Lead (Pb) Assessments for HUD commercial and residential projects, "Mold" remediation/ abatement, and Hazardous Material cleanup and remediation/ demolition projects. In addition to its construction services, PNB offers Hazardous Materials Management – Limited Good Faith Surveys, Abatement Design, Development of Bid Specifications, Hazardous Materials Management, Hazardous Materials Building Inspection, Third Party Air Monitoring, Lead/Asbestos Clearance, Closeout Documentation, AHERA Triennial Inspections, O&M Plans, Asbestos Awareness Training, Management Plans. Environmental Consulting – Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; Site Investigation and Characterization; Groundwater Monitoring; UST Closure; Removal Actions; AAI Rule and Due Diligence; Subsurface Exploration; Site Remediation; Voluntary Cleanup Program Management; Regulatory Liaison; Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW); FUDS-DERP Experience; EECA and RI/FS; Environmental Compliance; NEPA/SEPA. Industrial Hygiene Services – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments, Air Sampling/Monitoring, Mold/Bacteriological Surveys and Remediation, IEQ testing for LEED Certification, Custom Training Programs, Health/Safety Hazard Assessments, Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans, Moisture Intrusion Investigations, Third Party Monitoring, Workers’ Exposure, Industrial Hygiene Work Plans. Construction Administration – Construction Management, Project Management, Plans and Specifications, Bid Process Support, Cost Estimating, Budget and Schedule Control, Contract Negotiations, Mediation and Dispute Arbitration, Abatement Design and Management, Permitting, Constructability Review, Value Safety Engineering services through its coalition of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH). PNB specializes in hard surface fabrication (Corian, stone, and ceramic tile) installations for commercial and residential applications; custom cabinets; kitchen and bath renovations, and custom RV interiors. PNB is a customer oriented company. On acceptance of a PNB bid, PNB requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with the project balance (second 50%/ ½ ) due on the completion of the project. Long duration projects (over 30 days) requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with 25%/ ¼ payment due at seventy-five percent completion and the remainder 25%/ ¼ due on project completion and acceptance.
Pacific Northwest Builders (PNB) is a General Contractor specializing in the construction custom residential and commercial structures/ facilities. Additionally, PNB is licensed with the State of Washington with federal certification in conducting AHERA building inspections for asbestos, Lead (Pb) Assessments for HUD commercial and residential projects, "Mold" remediation/ abatement, and Hazardous Material cleanup and remediation/ demolition projects. In addition to its construction services, PNB offers Hazardous Materials Management – Limited Good Faith Surveys, Abatement Design, Development of Bid Specifications, Hazardous Materials Management, Hazardous Materials Building Inspection, Third Party Air Monitoring, Lead/Asbestos Clearance, Closeout Documentation, AHERA Triennial Inspections, O&M Plans, Asbestos Awareness Training, Management Plans. Environmental Consulting – Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; Site Investigation and Characterization; Groundwater Monitoring; UST Closure; Removal Actions; AAI Rule and Due Diligence; Subsurface Exploration; Site Remediation; Voluntary Cleanup Program Management; Regulatory Liaison; Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW); FUDS-DERP Experience; EECA and RI/FS; Environmental Compliance; NEPA/SEPA. Industrial Hygiene Services – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments, Air Sampling/Monitoring, Mold/Bacteriological Surveys and Remediation, IEQ testing for LEED Certification, Custom Training Programs, Health/Safety Hazard Assessments, Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans, Moisture Intrusion Investigations, Third Party Monitoring, Workers’ Exposure, Industrial Hygiene Work Plans. Construction Administration – Construction Management, Project Management, Plans and Specifications, Bid Process Support, Cost Estimating, Budget and Schedule Control, Contract Negotiations, Mediation and Dispute Arbitration, Abatement Design and Management, Permitting, Constructability Review, Value Safety Engineering services through its coalition of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH). PNB specializes in hard surface fabrication (Corian, stone, and ceramic tile) installations for commercial and residential applications; custom cabinets; kitchen and bath renovations, and custom RV interiors. PNB is a customer oriented company. On acceptance of a PNB bid, PNB requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with the project balance (second 50%/ ½ ) due on the completion of the project. Long duration projects (over 30 days) requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with 25%/ ¼ payment due at seventy-five percent completion and the remainder 25%/ ¼ due on project completion and acceptance.
Crotto Construction is a family owned, residential and commercial general contractor, with over 19 years of experience. Our professionals make it convenient for customers to fulfill all their renovation needs in one place. Providing Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Home Additions, Flooring, Painting, Roofing, Siding and Lead Testing and Removal. Crotto Construction places a high value on customer service with promptly returned inquiries and efficient work. We offer competitive pricing and provide service to Havre and the Montana Hi-Line.
Crotto Construction is a family owned, residential and commercial general contractor, with over 19 years of experience. Our professionals make it convenient for customers to fulfill all their renovation needs in one place. Providing Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling, Home Additions, Flooring, Painting, Roofing, Siding and Lead Testing and Removal. Crotto Construction places a high value on customer service with promptly returned inquiries and efficient work. We offer competitive pricing and provide service to Havre and the Montana Hi-Line.
Countertops and Backsplashes questions, answered by experts
Rounded countertop edges, like bullnose or eased edges, are the least likely to chip. Their smooth, curved design helps distribute impact more evenly, unlike sharp corners, which often take the brunt of a hit. Also, unlike pointed edges, rounded edges won't snag on material like dishcloths or clothing.
In most cases, updating your kitchen and bathroom countertops will improve your property value, especially if your old countertops are chipped or stained or if you’re upgrading from a low-end material like laminate to a high-end material like granite. Updates to kitchens and bathrooms often have the most significant impact on a buyer’s opinion of your property and the overall appearance, so the price you’ll pay for new countertops can go a long way toward making your home more valuable. Be sure they’re professionally installed for the most dramatic improvement.
Laminate countertops are great for bringing your kitchen countertop ideas on a budget to life, but they can become damaged and dull after years of use. To make laminate countertops look new again, you can use a laminate refinishing kit to fill in nicks and scratches and polish them to restore their original look. You can also paint laminate countertops to give them a new look.
The standard kitchen countertop height is 36 inches, so a 37-inch countertop should work fine. However, if you’re 5’4” or shorter, a 37-inch countertop might be too high. Ideally, the countertop will be three to four inches below your elbows.
Quartzite is more expensive than granite, largely because of its rarity. Granite is naturally more common. A granite slab generally costs $40 to $60 per square foot (excluding super-rare types), while quartzite slabs cost anywhere from $50 to $150 per square foot.
With both materials, it’s usually more affordable to purchase stones that are readily available in your location. You may need to import other stones, which come at a higher cost.
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The Dillon, MT homeowners’ guide to countertop and backsplash services
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