Changing times with quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

Kitchens have evolved over the years to meet the changing lifestyles of modern living. Affordable Granite have a wealth of experience in the fabrication and installation of quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford, designed to complement and reflect the personality of life within the home. Choosing a cheaper work surface material such as laminates can be a false economy and in fact the higher quality of laminate can be the equivalent cost of the standard range of quartz.

No kitchen work surface comes closer to the appearance of natural stones than quartz and with exceptional durability, this results in a countertop which is a wise investment not only for long term use but also benefiting buyer appeal in the future. Quartz is a precision-engineered stone, manufactured by combining a high percentage of ground quartz crystals with elements of other minerals, coloured pigments and resin binders. The visual depth and luminosity is stunning, with a wide colour pallet and patterns replicating the shades and veining of marble or granite.

With non-porosity and the resistance to stains, growth of mould and bacteria, quartz provides an easy to maintain, hygienic kitchen worktop which will withstand constant use in a multi-functional zone which is often the hub within the home. AffordableGranite in Surrey highly recommend customers to visit the workshops where the slabs of quartz can be selected to ensure the finished kitchen will be in keeping with the overall aesthetics of the design scheme.

Unlike natural stones, the shade and pattern will be consistent throughout the slabs, providing they are from the same batch.

Quartz is a luxury stone and requires considerable care and skill during fabrication and installation. Affordable Granite has an in-house team of time-served stone masons, templaters and installers, dedicated to providing a quality service with respect for your allocated budget and without any hidden costs. Impartial advice is always available on how you can get the best out of the layout and size of the space, in keeping with your ideas and aspirations.  To find out more about a Quartz Kitchen Worktop for your Guildford home call us on 01293 863992

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Not just your average granite kitchen worktops in Guildford

Ensuring you don't find yourself with just average granite kitchen worktops in Guildford calls for far more than choosing the stone with the best colour and pattern for your interior design scheme. Even with the highest quality of granite, if the fabrication and installation are sub-standard any advantage of a practical and hard-wearing kitchen work surface will be lost.

Be wary of suspiciously cheap prices and of additional costs which aren't mentioned in the contract, such as up-charges for sink and cooker cut-outs, or templating. Granite comes in different grades and you may find that the 'bargain' quote is for stone which has unsightly pitting or cracks. Affordable Granite are able to offer competitive prices for your granite worktop for a quality product due to purchasing only from trusted wholesalers. Buying in bulk reduces shipping costs and by holding an extensive range of granite in stock, delivery and installation can be completed without long delays.

Some suppliers will sub-contract the installation which can significantly limit the control over ensuring a professional finish. As the end-to-end project is carried out entirely by Affordable Granite's own team of highly skilled stonemasons, templaters and installers, customers can rest assured that not only will the standards be maintained throughout, they will also know who will be working within their home. 

As each slab of granite is unique, viewing the stone before it's cut and fabricated provides the opportunity to confirm that you are happy with any natural variations in veining or shading and where any necessary seams will run. The mineral content present when the granite formed is reflected in the stunning visual affects flowing throughout the slab, resulting in original kitchen countertops which won't be found in any other home.

Affordable Granite offer impartial advice to enable customers to make an informed decision before investing in granite kitchen worktops for your Guildford home which meet the practical and aesthetic criteria, while also coming within the set budget.

Call 01293 863992 to speak with a member of the Affordable Granite team today.

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Ready for anything with quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley

If you are planning a new kitchen space but are concerned you may make a costly mistake, much of getting it right depends on carefully considering the function this will have in your home. Quartz work surfaces have risen considerably in popularity, due in part to the versatility of this engineered stone and the hard-wearing properties. Surrey based stone specialists Affordable Granite have installed an increasing number of quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley which complement a wide variety of interior design schemes.

Quartz kitchen countertops are non-porous, impervious to stains and the growth of bacteria and mould. In a food preparation area where hygiene is paramount, the easy to clean and maintain surface is of significant benefit in a kitchen which is in constant use. The slabs are a composite of generally 93% natural quartz which has been ground and combined with various other minerals, fragments of recycled elements such as mirror glass and polymer resin binders. This results in an extremely hard surface which has impact resistance and less depreciation in appearance than many alternative kitchen worktops.

Although quartz doesn't have the aesthetic originality of natural stones such as marble or granite, the slabs will be consistent in colour and pattern. As pigments are injected during manufacture, the extensive colour palette gives the opportunity to enhance any interior design, either as a focal point or a subtle pairing with bold and brighter base units. By selecting the quartz slabs in person at the Affordable Granite workshops, you will be able to confirm that the finished kitchen work surfaces will meet your aspirations.

A quality product deserves the highest quality of service, from the initial sourcing of the quartz and throughout the templating of the base units, fabrication and final installation. Assistance is always given on choosing the quartz kitchen worktops which will be within your budget, while ensuring you have a practical, stunning kitchen and a wise investment.  To find out more call us on 01293 863992

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