Granite, Quartz, and Soapstone Oh My!

With all the surface choices out there trying to select the one that’s right for you and your family can be hard to do. Here are some fun facts about three different surfaces available on the market today that Capell Flooring and Interiors hope will help you come to a decision.

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Granite:

Granite is durable and beautiful making it very appealing and popular. Granite is available from countries such as China, India and Quebec just to name a few and color choices are practically unlimited. The price of granite is determined mainly by its coloring and patterns. Granite is porous, and depending on wear, it should be periodically resealed and stains should be wiped up promptly.

Quartz:

Natural quartz is composed of more than 90 percent quartz and then mixed with resin. Quartz is 10 times harder than granite and is nonporous. Unlike the diverse patterns in granite, quartz is extremely continuous, with no dramatic variations in color or pattern. Quartz does not have to be sealed, simply clean it with soapy water.

Soapstone:

Soapstone comes from Finland, China and Brazil and is quarried like granite and quartz. Soapstone is composed primarily of magnesite, dolomite, chlorite and talc. Soapstone ranges anywhere from 300 to 400 million years old, and the talc gives it a soft, warm appearance and touch. One of the really cool things about soapstone is that it is nonporous and it’s impervious to virtually any type of chemical so it’s perfect for forensic and science labs. It completely resists bacterial growth and no sealing is required. During the first month, soapstone should be periodically rubbed with mineral oil to bring out the beauty of the stone and its marbling. Unlike granite or quartz, soapstone doesn't require the extra cost of installing a substrate support.

We have lots of other counter choices to choose from so please don't hesitate to contact us with questions or come take a look at our showroom.

About Matt Capell – is the primary owner of Capell Flooring and Interiors in the Boise, Idaho, and the surrounding area. He loves flooring, business, and meeting people. His company tries to educate about flooring and the Treasure Valley and make the floor covering process a fun and great experience each and every time.  Feel free to connect with me!

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Tile Ideas for Your Home at Capell Flooring and Interiors

When you think about designing tile for your kitchen or bath do your eyes glaze over as you feel a headache coming on?

With all the new and beautiful tile options out there now-a-days, we can understand your stress in putting it all together.

Designing the tile for your kitchen or bathroom doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Start by taking the color of your walls (and any accent colors you might have selected).  Use this color as the base color

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when selecting your tiles. The colors need not be exact, but in the same color family. In other words, if your wall color is a gray/brown, your tiles shouldn't be a gray/blue, they should carry the same warm brown tones and grey tones that are complimentary with your wall color.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and get creative with glass tiles, “wood” tiles and tiles that come in different shapes and sizes. Creating the design can be a lot of fun! A good way to start working your tile design is to lay it out on graph paper. Sketch out different designs that you like and play with the patterns. Take advantage of key areas like behind the cook top in your kitchen, or create boxes inside your walk in shower where you can set shampoo and conditioner. Use fun accent tiles in these areas to spice them up!

Have fun with it and don’t forget at Capell Flooring and Interiors we are always here to brainstorm and sketch with you! Make an appointment with our in house designer today!

About Matt Capell – is the primary owner of Capell Flooring and Interiors in the Boise, Idaho, and the surrounding area. He loves flooring, business, and meeting people. His company tries to educate about flooring and the Treasure Valley and make the floor covering process a fun and great experience each and every time.  Feel free to connect with me!

Email | | LinkedIn | Twitter | Blog | Facebook

Read other articles I have written here.