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Wood Countertops Provide Natural Bacteria Protection
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Wood countertops bring warmth to any kitchen. A luxurious choice for countertops, the variety of colors and finishes of wood is limitless. Wood countertops provide a beautifully finished kitchen both complementing and completing the overall look and texture of the room. Your new wood countertops will complement your wood cabinets whether stained or painted. The high-end luxury look of wood is typically very reasonably priced and although it is more than laminate countertops, wood is typically not as expensive as granite.
Looking for a sustainable countertop? Reclaimed wood is a great choice. It complies with LEED standards and is the most eco-friendly of countertops. Wood is one of the more sanitary products for the kitchen, with inherent properties to protect it from bacteria build-up.
Wood countertops do require some maintenance, including regular mineral oil treatments. And because wood oxidizes over time, your wood countertops may change color as they age. Repair of wood countertops is generally easy and when they need updating or refreshing, most only require a bit of sanding with a 220 fine-grit sandpaper and re-oiling.
Advantages of Wood
- Natural with many eco-friendly options
- Easy to clean
- Provides a smooth, even surface
- Warm appearance and renewable surface
- Sanitary with inherent anti-bacterial properties Read More→
Granite Countertops: Simple Elegance
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Decisions – Decisions – Decisions! It used to be that you really only had one or two choices for kitchen countertops when building a new home or remodeling your kitchen. Well, that is certainly not the case today! There are so many choices of surfaces on the market, yet granite remains the top choice for remodeling. Why? Most likely because of its natural beauty and its durability.
Granite was once so pricey that you only found it in the most expensive homes, but now it is the classic staple of most kitchens and bathrooms from swanky highrises to hotels and entry level homes to pricey mansions. Granite simply is the countertop material that defines elegance in a kitchen. It is 100-percent natural and each piece is a unique work of art.
The resilience of granite makes it the perfect choice for kitchens and bathrooms where durability and stain resistance is a priority. No other material lasts longer or looks more elegant.
Here are our top 5 reasons to invest in Granite:
- Natural
- Long lasting and durable
- Heat, scratch and stain resistant
- Maintenance free with minimal care (see our article on Granite and Stone Care)
- High value to homebuyers (good for resale)
Taylor Swift Chooses Heritage Wood
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When Taylor Swift needed new kitchen and pantry countertops in her Nashville penthouse, who did she call upon to get the job done? That’s right, Construction Resources! (Photo with blog post represents product only and was not taken at Taylor’s penthouse.)
Recently, we had the opportunity to travel to the Country Music Capital of the World to install Heritage Wood kitchen and pantry countertops for the country pop singer, songwriter and actress. Having been described by the New York Times as “one of pop’s finest songwriters,” it was quite an honor for us to be able to upgrade Swift’s home with classic countertops.
Our Heritage Wood collection offers more than 30 unique colors to choose from including exotic woods such as sapele mahogany and zebrawood end-grain; domestic woods such as American cherry and hard maple and Read More→
Granite and Stone Care
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Your beautiful granite kitchen countertops will last a lifetime with proper care. You can help them retain their beauty by following some basic care tips to keep your granite countertops looking their best.
- Clean up spills immediately – Use an absorbent cloth followed by First Line Clean & Restore
- Daily cleaning – use warm water with a few drops of mild or antibacterial dishwashing detergent. Rinse the surface thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use abrasive dry or soft cleaners or those containing harsh chemicals like ammonia.
- Hot, Hot Hot – Granite can take hot pans, but it is best to place on pans on a trivet or hot pad. Avoid placing anything with hot cooking oils on the counter top.
- Keep the cutting board – Avoid cutting directly on granite. Although it Read More→
Artisan Group Granite Countertops Named a ‘Best Buy’
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Remember our recent blog post about Cambria Quartz countertops being named a “Best Buy in Countertops” by Consumer’s Digest? Well, we are pleased to announce that the Artisan Group Classics Granite also made the list. Where the Cambria Quartz countertops were chosen as the premium selection in the Stone & Solid-Surface category, the Artisan classics were recognized in the midrange selection with the best price being around $54 per square foot.
There are so many factor help make the Artisan Classics granite countertops stand out among the crowd, but the most significant attribute would probably be the fact that Artisan is the only brand of granite countertops that has a lifetime warranty that covers staining and craftsmanship, including installation. In addition, the Artisan Stone Collection has one of the widest varieties of colors and patterns than any other granite brand with 26 options in the Classics line. Read More→
Atlanta Kitchen continues to show their range in capabilities and products, as they have been named the Official Countertop of the Cadillac Club at the 12,000-seat Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. Atlanta Kitchen recently installed a contribution valued at $26,000 of Cambria tabletops and bar and bath countertops in the Cadillac Club, the Club available to the organization’s VIPs - season ticket and box seat patrons.
An elegant but practical natural quartz surface, Cambria has that natural look and feel of granite, but is superior in performance – it is maintenance-free and nonporous with unparalleled strength and durability.
According to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park staff, the VIPs in the Cadillac Club are impressed by the new Cambria countertops and frequently comment on them. For those of you that have not been to the Cadillac Club at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, the space offers VIPs a place to relax before and during an event. Located in the Lower West Plaza, the Cadillac Club features two outside patio areas, inside seating, premium food and beverage service with a full bar, live video feeds of events, special menu items and private restrooms. Read More→
Building Hope for the Homeless with HomeAid Atlanta
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Atlanta-based Construction Resources, Inc. has been a proud supporter of HomeAid Atlanta for many years. The company has been involved with several of HomeAid’s transitional housing projects in the metro Atlanta area and has also participated in two of HomeAid’s annual fundraising events, Project Playhouse® and the Fairway to Haven® Golf Classic.
In 2006, Construction Resources joined hands with HomeAid Atlanta and builder captain John Willis Homes to construct the Community Advanced Practice Nurses facility, a health clinic providing physical, mental and preventive healthcare to homeless and economically disadvantaged Atlantans. Construction Resources generously provided sinks and countertops for this project.
A year later, in 2007, Construction Resources again partnered with HomeAid Atlanta on another project led by John Willis Homes. This project involved the renovation of a townhome for HomeStretch in Roswell, a program serving homeless families in the North Fulton area. Construction Resources was a key trade partner for the project, helping to successfully complete the renovation by providing cultured marble vanity tops, mirrors and wire shelving for the townhome unit.
The company also participated in a Cherokee County project in 2008 Read More→
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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Bob Schoen and seven others from Florida Bath & Surfaces, Inc. joined hundreds of volunteers to build a home for a couple who adopted six special needs children from China.
The company created kitchen and bathroom countertops for the new home earlier this year for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
Florida Bath & Surfaces spent just five hours early one morning installing countertops fabricated from designer renderings. This process usually takes about 10 days!
According to Schoen, President, “It was definitely a little more difficult, but there was total cooperation. We had 50 to 60 people in the house at once and everyone was pitching in. We knew it was a good thing.”
The Cambria quartz kitchen countertops and LivingStone bathroom countertops installed in the home are valued at $12,000. Cambria and LivingStone donated their materials and Florida Bath & Surfaces donated their time. Read More→
Kitchen Gets New Life with Eco-Friendly Countertops
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An August 1st article in the San Antonio Express-News profiled Joan Hall, a 75-year-old retiree looking to update her kitchen. She initially planned to just replace her old laminate countertops, which she described as “stained, chipped and ugly;” but work on her countertops led to a few other improvements, including a new kitchen sink.
According to the article, Hall researched for a couple of months.’ At her local Lowe’s hardware store, Hall found a new countertop material made of recycled glass and porcelain, ECO by Cosentino, a 75 percent recycled material bound together with corn-oil resin.
Hall, who considers herself an environmentalist, concerned about energy consumption and her carbon footprint, decided ECO was the perfect choice for her.
The material is available in 10 colors and is stain resistant, scuff resistant and easy to maintain without requiring special cleaning products. Some combine Read More→
National StoneWorks at The Astoria at the Aramore
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One might be surprised by how prevalent Construction Resources’ work is across the metro Atlanta area. The specialty construction company has completed gorgeous countertop, closet and vanity projects in some of the area’s most exclusive, high-end developments; one of which includes The Astoria at the Aramore. The Astoria at the Aramore is a a sixteen-floor residential tower on Peachtree Road just south of historic Peachtree Battle and north of Piedmont Hospital. The Astoria at the Aramore is the perfect combination of elegant city living and natural beauty and offers breathtaking views and a vibrant lifestyle, with a full slate of resort-style amenities, services, and ground level retail and dining.
National StoneWorks, LLC, an affiliate of Construction Resources, is an importer of fabricated natural granite countertops. Established in 2005, the Read More→