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Friday, February 3, 2012
Every Kitchen needs a sink
Nelson Tile and Stone would love to help educate you on sinks, sell you your new sink and accessories for it.
Kitchen sinks cost from $100 to $4000 so there is a wide range of options available when you go look. One of the first things you need to figure out is how much space you have in your sink area which will ultimately define how big a kitchen sink you can buy. Sink materials are another consideration when buying a kitchen sink. You will have to choose between stainless steel, solid surface, copper, acrylic, enamel on cast iron, enamel on steel or vitreous China (Fireclay).
Under mount sinks run from $200 to $1000 and are best used with solid surface countertops like marble, soapstone, or granite. The sink itself mounts under the countertop (hence the name) giving you a sleek, seamless look. Owners say cleanup is simple since you can just wipe crumbs or spills right into the sink. Nelson Tile and Stone will install the sink when they are fabricating your countertops.
Top-mount kitchen sinks are also referred to as drop-in or self-rimming. Top-mount sinks are often used with laminate or tile countertops.
Top-mount kitchen sinks are also referred to as drop-in or self-rimming. Top-mount sinks are often used with laminate or tile countertops.
Apron front farmhouse sinks look great in country style kitchens or more traditional kitchens. The sink itself is most often just a single deep-bowl design with the faucet coming in from a wall mount or the countertop.
Stainless steel sinks are the most popular simply because they won't chip, rust, stain, or fade. Stainless steel sinks come in 18-23 gauges - the lower the gauge the thicker the steel will be. The high end stainless steel kitchen sinks are made with 18 and 19 gauge stainless steel. You will find that the lower gauge stainless steel sinks deaden sounds better when objects are dropped into the sink and they are more dent resistant as well. Homeowners like stainless steel sinks since they are very sanitary and come in a variety of finishes - brushed, satin, and shiny mirrored. The solid surface style sinks are a great way to blend that new granite countertop from Nelson Tile and Stone in with your kitchen sink. Solid surface kitchen sinks are offered in lots of colors so you get a seamless look with your countertops.
Come in and take a look at our catalog at Nelson Tile and Stone and we are sure we can find the perfect sink for your kitchen, bathroom, or any other type of sink you need. We can also supply any fixtures and accessories you need for your sinks and showers.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Granite at Nelson Tile and Stone
Durable. Stunning. Versatile….
Granite is a naturally found igneous rock. It is as hard and strong as the diamond and considered to be one of the hardest known building stones. Secondly, it is resistant to heat, air, water and bacteria and hence, very durable or long-lasting. The coloration does not fade over time, leaving your granite as vivid and radiant as when it was first installed.
Also, it is one of the most easily available stones which are also found in a variety of colors and patterns. Granite tile countertops are prominently used for their beauty and easy maintenance. It does not react to any of the acids like vinegar, citric acid, etc. used in cooking. Having all these properties, granite tile is one of the most favored materials for countertop over laminate or ceramic.
At Nelson Tile and Stone we have our own fabrication shop on site. Once we order and receive your slab all work is done here locally. This makes turnaround time and install much quicker than many other companies. When you are doing a remodel this can be very important so the down time of your kitchen is at a minimal. With new construction time schedules are very important to keep so the constant flow of work with all subcontractors is consistent and as scheduled.
We have many slabs on display at our showroom and also many sample boards you can check out to take home and see the stone in the lighting of the home you plan to have granite installed.
Be sure to see our photo gallery on our website
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