This is an excellent article about the differences between granite and quartz counters. We sell both, so are completely unbiased. Both surfaces turn out beautiful tops, it just depends on what you want.
http://knol.google.com/k/natural-stone-granite-vs-engineered-stone-quartz#
There are a lot of very wild onyx slabs out there that would make for great bar tops. Today was the first day of Houston’s cold front, so I braved the 79 degree day and took this picture of a slab of Green Onyx that arrived at our showroom today from Arizona Tile. The second [...]
This is a new one even for me. 2cm Fusion granite. In the right application, this could make for a hell of a countertop.
We work with Heritage Wood to provide beautiful hardwood countertop surfaces and tables to our clients in the Houston area. They have an enormous selection of colors and styles available and the work is stunning. We even offer reclaimed wood, which comes from various sources (prewar barns, etc) and is refurbished into awe inspiring countertops. [...]
For big projects, a lower priced granite is usually the most cost effective way to go. We carry the Modesto line of Artisan Granite and recently began installation of new countertops in an apartment building near the Texans’ stadium in Houston. They chose Mendola 3cm granite and it worked out beautifully with white appliances and [...]
This is a slab of Bianco Antico granite we recently received from Daltile on Hempstead Highway in Houston, TX. Finding granite in light colors can be difficult, so slabs like this are a great option. The sun is coming in from the left in this photo, making it a little lighter than the shady spots [...]
People doing contemporary homes should consider mitered edges rather than waterfalls, bullnoses, and ogees. A miter is an edge that is cut on the diagonal and seamed through the corner. It hides the seam extremely well and enables us to make the edge any length you want. Here is a photo of an island countertop [...]