I have granite countertops in my 7000 sq ft home for 16 years and I never seal my granite, they look as beautiful as from day 1.
@GraceInMySpace7 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@masterroshi69024 күн бұрын
Hi, is it a dark or light granite? I really like this light granite but there are apprehensions abt light colour that stains are difficult to remove. Is that true?
@mikeholm76409 ай бұрын
What you said about Soapstone is correct, it scratches if you look at it funny. It's super simple to refinish though. A negative to quartz is that when it chips (and it does chip) it's harder for the stone repair to blend in. Granite and marble chip repairs are much easier to make hard to find.
@HomemakingwithRebekah Жыл бұрын
This was very informative! I actually just ordered the granite for my new home today. We've always had Formica so I'm really excited for natural stone.
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Yay! I hope you love it!
@tang0811 Жыл бұрын
Luxury and practicality, always granite
@Xingqiwu387 Жыл бұрын
The problem is that the natural stone comes in only VERY boring colors!
@joyjoslin45776 күн бұрын
omg you had the black sink and sprayer under white counters thats my design i am doing next month
@DeidraHowland Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. We are currently remodeling our kitchen. I was set on quartz until we went to a stone yard. Now I am leaning towards granite. It is a little nerve wracking because it is such a big investment. I appreciate your honesty and how thorough your videos are.
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
I was the same way for my last kitchen remodel! I love both options!
@muneca1482 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video … we are in the process of choosing our countertop. I love that you incorporated two different colors (which is one of my thoughts). I will check out your recommendations. Thank you
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@EdgarAllanJo7 ай бұрын
Yes, granite is a natural stone and it is quite durable, however, it is NOT harder/stronger than quartz (thanks to its polymer resins). Unlike quartz, granite is porous and bacteria could develop, and it can be susceptible to staining, unlike quartz. I have a food catering business at my home and my kitchen is a real workhorse, so I wanted the strongest countertop material I could find with the lowest maintenance, and that turned out be quartz.
@valerybiancardi6469 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sarah for this video! It was very helpful for me!!
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@PamWarwick Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative!
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jennieobrien3141 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Fortunately near us there is lots of granite and quartz available for much cheaper than your estimates. We just reserved arctic white granite for $22 a sq ft, plus $15 a square foot for install and five year sealer. Can't wait for them to be installed.
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
What a great deal!
@brandocommando445911 ай бұрын
Wow I'm jealous. Quartz around here range from $55-$95 per sqft. That being said my wife found an island for sale on market place for $100, 32sqft. I did have to pick it up, cut it to our length, and polish the edges. But well worth then $100. Luckily I polish concrete floors, so I already had the pads and didn't spend the money
@wendybenton7679 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Can you tell me the distance between the fridge and stove and does it affect the functions of either one. Also the distance between the island and the sink-side counter top? This is so much like the ideas I have in mind for my kitchen remodel. Again, just beautiful!!!😊
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
You can see dimensions at graceinmyspace.com/custom-kitchen-design-plan/
@melissaboeck5264 Жыл бұрын
This was great.
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@thanakornnarisirikul926110 ай бұрын
if u missed 1 time hot pan on quartz its over....i rather go on granite even its porous a little bit but has heat resistance for 100celcius degree
@jimmersgalАй бұрын
I have to weigh in here. I completely disagree with your description about quartz being stain and chip resistant…… I’ve had quartz counter tops for 4 years. I’m very fussy about cleanliness and workability for my kitchen because I actually cook and bake and do all the things. I CANNOT STAND QUARTZ. It chipped but thankfully didn’t crack. You must keep an eye on maintenance for quartz big time! It stains very easily! No exaggeration- it clouds up and you can see stains easily! It’s never ending! I finally figured out how to clean it properly: microfiber, warm water, a few drops of Dawn dish soap and Barkeepers Friend liquid. In circular motion apply to area. You must rinse thoroughly- cannot avoid this. Then dry with another microfiber cloth. Shiny, stains and uneven tones are gone! I had granite in our previous home. Easy peasy washed it several times throughout the day-- never an issue! Never again quartz- yuck!,
@mt1885 Жыл бұрын
hey girl- very interesting! Thank you for sharing😀😉
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jessicaproulx7228 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@elizabethmahr360 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! And beautiful! What is the name of the Granite that you have on your island? And did you get 2 cm or 3 cm thickness?
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It’s called silver grey honed. We have 3cm
@rayaroo80 Жыл бұрын
I've recently heard multiple horror stories about white quartz countertops staining permanently from things like wine and water. Do you have any experience with this or any thoughts about it?
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
With the right cleaner, I’ve never had an issue! I have details on my blog! graceinmyspace.com/how-to-clean-quartz-countertops-safely/
@susanspatz5657 Жыл бұрын
I love your back splash ,I found one similar from Tile Bar it has a simmer to it also I want to go with 3cm absolute black granite but I am wondering if it's too dated in looks ? What do you think?
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
Black granite is coming back into popularity! I say if you love it, go for it.
@joyjoslin45776 күн бұрын
my cabinets i painted camel with black handles i want white quartz with black sink and sprayer I want white gloss subway with black grout doing a black stove vent
@joyjoslin45776 күн бұрын
love that back splash its shines I have no windows in my kitchen my kitchen is in the middle of the house
@bigaarmory1003 ай бұрын
Why just knobs on the cabinets next to and above the refrigerator, when it appears all other cabinets and drawers have pulls?
@GraceInMySpace3 ай бұрын
I like to mix them! It adds interest to the design.
@elliesnest1 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering why you chose granite only on your island?
@GraceInMySpace Жыл бұрын
When we extended our island we had to purchase a new countertop so I just chose to add some contrast.
@elliesnest1 Жыл бұрын
@@GraceInMySpace I mean is there a reason you didn’t go with Quartz to match the rest of your countertops. I have granite in my kitchen, however I feel that it doesn’t quite match as much as a quartz will. My cabinets are white and island is gray and it seats 6 people. My current granite has a beige base with busy pattern of gray beige and brown. I don’t believe that combination of colors compliments my kitchen colors and I am in the process of choosing either a quartz or granite with white base color. I was told white cashmere might work. I just think the granite is normally so busy. I’m still undecided as to what to choose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@mushkyshmotkin1032 Жыл бұрын
What’s the color of your granite called? Thank you!!