29 Jun 2023

Benefits of Laminated Floors

With the kind of unexpected weather one can expect in Lumberton NC, sunny one minute and pouring rain the next, you need floors that can keep up! This kind of weather can make protecting your floors difficult. The answer that you may be looking for is in laminate flooring. It is resistant to many of the things that can discolor and stain other flooring materials. Here are some benefits you can find when making the switch to laminate!

Durable: Protected by a tough external layer, a laminate floor is much stronger, and more scratch-resistant, impact-resistant and longer lasting than any hardwood, vinyl, or carpet. It’s virtually resistant to dogs, cats, kids and even high heels! Hardwood floors, on the other hand, are subject to wood grain staining, fading in sunlight, and can scratch and dent easily.

Easy to clean and maintain: Laminate’s superior stain and moisture-resistant surface coating offers a lot of protection against stains, fading, and moisture damage which makes spills and other messes easy to handle. You won’t need any wax or polish. It will just require a dust or vacuum, followed by a wipe with a damp cloth or mop.

Easy to install: This is a huge benefit to the avid DIY’er. There’s no need for any special glues because putting it down “is a snap”, with the tongue and groove click systems you literally snap it together. It also doesn’t matter what your subfloor is because laminate floors do not need to be glued or nailed down. Moreover, laminate floors are easy to un-install and replace quickly and easily when it’s time for a style update.

Pricing: Not only is laminate flooring generally less expensive than other hard surface floors to start with, but when its durability and longevity are considered, it becomes a particularly economical choice. The sheer abundance of choice, that is not restricted by price, is truly one of the strongest advantages of laminate flooring.

Variety of styles: A variety of colors and patterns enable you to match the floor with the exact mood and style of your room, whether it’s rich and elegant or cool and contemporary. You will be surprised by the availability and quality of today’s laminate floor styles. There is also a wide variety of high-resolution tree patterns and laminate flooring textures to choose from that can mimic real wood.

Environmentally friendly: For those trying to look out for the environment, you will be happy to know that laminate flooring is made from wood and wood by-products, and does not involve the harvesting of rare or endangered trees.

Laminate flooring is enjoyed in millions of U.S. homes for good reason. The price, durability and ease when it is installed, makes laminate a great addition to any home. Best of all, it will protect your house, and your investment in your flooring, from the constantly changing weather. If you’re in the Lumberton, NC area, make Magnus Anderson your one stop shop for all things flooring! Call us today at 910-237-6749 or learn more online at magnusandersonnc.com!

29 Jun 2023

Say Bye Bye to Granite and Marble and Hello Quartz!

Are you thinking about remodeling your countertops? In newer, more modern homes, many homeowners are weighing the pros and cons about what type of countertops to install in their homes. You may notice quartz countertops are replacing marble and granite countertops and that may be for a few good reasons. Quartz has many benefits, such as color options, which can provide more of a variety than that of marble and granite. Because quartz is not considered an natural stone, it has a bit more durability and less weakness than that of granite, marble and slate. Still considering? Take a look at a few more reasons why quartz is taking over the countertop competition.

Quartz countertops have a unique molding capability which allows them to be molded and shaped into unique designs. Whether you want rounded counter bottoms or a total quartz sink, your imaginative design needs can be brought to life with this stone!

On the overall toughness scale, quartz rates higher than granite or marble. They are able to withstand the usual wear and tear that many traditional countertops cannot, and because they are not a natural stone, they have better durability that marble or granite. You’d have to take a sledgehammer to these countertops to scratch or break them.

Quartz is a non-porous surface, which means it is unsusceptible to any stains such as red wine spills or certain food dyes. It will not absorb any harmful colorations in the kitchen or the bathroom area, and it also won’t harbor any dangerous bacteria. This means a simple wipe down with soap and water will keep it clean.

Quartz is a no maintenance material. It does not require any extra conditioning after the install and unless you chip it with your big sledgehammer, there is no need for any later preservation.

If you still have questions about installing quartz countertops in the Fayetteville, NC area, drop by for a visit and receive an estimate on installing your quartz countertops today! To learn more visit us online at www.creativestone.com or call us at 910-491-1225.

29 Jun 2023

Remodeling Your Kitchen!

Your kitchen is one of the most important parts of your house and is often considered as the heart of a home. It’s easy to see why since it’s an area where your family will naturally gather throughout the day. It’s where you prepare your meals and it’s where all of your parties tend to congregate. Hence, when it comes to home renovation investments, homeowners need to take a close look at including the kitchen in their remodeling plans. Moreover, a homeowner who is seeking to sell their house, can consider remodeling their kitchen a great investment for the future.

Any home remodeling project is an attempt to enhance the beauty or the value of the house and the kitchen is no different. Whether you are adding a kitchen island, customizing kitchen cabinets, changing the color of the walls, knocking walls down entirely or replacing the sinks and faucets, all these factors work together to enhance the beauty and layout of your kitchen. By modifying the kitchen, you will see a definite increase in the value of your home.

Due to Fort Bragg being located next to Fayetteville, NC, the kitchen designs in the area have taken inspiration from kitchens found in homes around the world. No matter where you get your vision from, your kitchen can be completely unique to you. There are a lot of reasons to want to remodel your kitchen from needing more space to simply updating it, but the best reason is that by remodeling, you make the kitchen yours.

Whatever reason you decide to choose as your reason to remodel, it’s important that you have a clear image in your head about what you want done. Without that image, you will find your budget going out of control as you change things mid remodel.

It’s a big decision to decide to start a remodeling project in your home and can be an expensive one as well, but remodeling your kitchen can make all the difference. Not just in your personal satisfaction while you live there, but in the value of the home as well. Make your kitchen unique, make your kitchen yours.

Let Fayetteville Granite make your remodeling dreams a reality! From countertops to cabinets and so much more, you can trust us to provide you quality results! Call us today 910-483-0468 or learn more at www.fayettevillegraniteco.com!

18 Jun 2023

Remodeling On A Budget

One of the great benefits of being a homeowner is the freedom to take on remodeling projects to add beauty and value to your home. Many homeowners have a laundry list of remodeling ideas but simply do not have the budget to complete their list. When it comes to remodeling projects, there are a plethora of changes that can be made to your home without a large price tag attached. While cabinets and countertops are the specialty of Creative Stone, here are a few remodeling projects that can be done on a relatively small budget.

You already know that one way to spruce up a room is by changing the paint color on the walls, but have you ever considered changing the color of your ceiling? We have seen this color change create a more modern and sleek look to living areas. If color on your ceiling is not a good option, how about changing the color of the blades on your ceiling fans? It is a very simple color change but it can have a big impact on the overall look of a room. A trend we are seeing more and more among homeowners is bolder color choices for entry doors.

For a touch of added character inside your home, one remodeling project could be to place decorative trim around your windows and doorways. While you are at it, you could replace window blinds with roman shades for a quick updated look. Adding your own Wainscot paneling to living area walls, or changing the baseboard trim are budget friendly ideas as well.

Many homeowners want to focus their remodeling projects in the kitchen and the bathroom. When major changes are made, these two rooms can be a couple of the most expensive remodeling projects to undertake as a homeowner. However, small remodeling projects can still happen in bathrooms and kitchens. Consider changing the faucets on sinks, or the hardware on your cabinets.

At Creative Stone, we love to help clients with their remodeling projects. If you are looking to update your countertops or cabinets, let us help you find the perfect option for your design aesthetic and your budget. It can be done! Give us a call at (910) 491-1225 today!

18 Jun 2023

Choosing The Perfect Cabinets

When you think of your perfect kitchen space, what do you see first? For many people, their eyes are drawn to how modern the appliances are, what kind of countertops have been installed, or how the color of the room impacts the overall feel. Truly though, the heart of a kitchen lies within the choice of cabinets and how they are laid out. Minimal cabinets give off the vibe of a more open space, but also provide the least amount of storage options. Tall cabinets and cabinets that wrap around a good portion of the kitchen provide a lot more storage area, but can make a kitchen seem smaller in size. When it comes to kitchen design, you want to pick the perfect cabinets.

At Fayetteville Granite, our team of cabinetry professionals can help you make those big cabinet decisions. How much storage do you want, and how much space do you have in your kitchen to fit in the cabinets you desire without making the space feel cramped. Cabinet color is important too. A lighter cabinet color can make a room seem bigger, and when paired with the perfect countertop and flooring, it can completely transform an outdated kitchen into a newer, more modern kitchen.

When you turn to Fayetteville Granite to assist you in picking your perfect cabinets, we can help you decide whether stock cabinets will work best in your space, or if in order to create the look you are trying to achieve, custom cabinetry is needed. While stock cabinet choices are limited, the configurations and materials available through custom cabinetry are practically endless. Whatever your cabinet needs are, Fayetteville Granite has the perfect solution for you. We provide clients with cabinet choices from well known brands like Procraft, Kitchen Cabinet Distributors, and Marsh Furniture.

If you are ready to install new cabinets in your kitchen space, Fayetteville Granite is ready to help! Come see us in Fayetteville, NC at our Raeford Road location or give us a call today at (910) 483-0468. Our goal is to help you see your kitchen dreams come true!

15 Jun 2023

Refinishing Your Hardwood Flooring With Magnus Anderson

We have heard this story more times than we can adequately count. Homeowners decide to get rid of their aging carpet or vinyl flooring and are pleasantly surprised to find great hardwood flooring underneath. The only problem is that the hardwood flooring is dull and faded. They want to know if we can save their hardwood flooring and return it to it’s former glory. Of course, our answer is nearly always that yes we can. Magnus Anderson prides itself on providing high quality flooring options to our clients and that includes refinishing existing hardwood flooring.

Our professional team is specifically trained in hardwood floor refinishing and certified by the Magnus Anderson Institute for Master Floor Refinishers. When it comes to refinishing your hardwood flooring, you can be sure that the experts at Magnus Anderson know what they are doing. For starters, we use the Magnus Anderson Dust Containment System, a high powered vacuum that removes the dust created by the sanding process. If you know anything about sanding floors, then you probably know that a lot of dust accumulates during the process. Our Dust Containment System makes the job of getting rid of all of that dust a lot easier, making for a healthier environment for you and your family.

We use a Swedish waterborne finish when we refinish hardwood flooring. This finish is safer for the environment, has no toxic fumes, and is the strongest finish of its kind. As a matter of fact, you should be able to walk on your newly refinished hardwood flooring in socks in just a matter of three to four hours! You won’t even have to leave your home during the process, and the results are so satisfying, we back them up with a 20 year no dulling guarantee.

Are you a homeowner who has discovered great, but dull, hardwood flooring in your home? If you are ready to refinish your hardwood flooring, Magnus Anderson would love to get the job done for you! Give us a call at (910) 483-0468 or come into our Fayetteville, North Carolina location on Ireland Drive.

 

15 May 2023

The Pros and Cons of Hardwood Flooring and Carpet

It is among one of the biggest decisions that homeowners and home builders will face when constructing or remodeling their homes. Do you go with hardwood flooring or do you go with carpet, and if you choose both, then where do you spread out the two options. At Magnus Anderson, we see people struggle with this decision on a regular basis. We thought we would share some pros and cons of both to help you out before you get to our showroom.

Hardwood flooring is a popular option among homeowners and home builders, and it is easy to see why. Hardwood flooring provides a sleek, polished look to any room. The possibilities are numerous with hardwood flooring and it is fairly easy to assemble. Clean-up tends to be easy, although some options require specific cleaning instructions. Prices range from pretty inexpensive to fairly pricey depending on which hardwood flooring option you go with. Hardwood flooring works in common living spaces, like dining rooms and family rooms, bedrooms and even kitchens. Some homeowners and home builders will put hardwood flooring throughout the entire home for a uniform look. Most stop short of putting hardwood flooring in the bathroom areas however, due to the risk of water damage to it.

Carpet flooring is still the most popular type of flooring in the United States. The wall-to-wall carpet flooring that we see installed in homes today found its’ way into the United States in the early 20th century. There are many reasons why homeowners and home builders still choose carpet for their homes. Carpet is a good insulator, helping to keep homes warm in cold weather. It is also a noise insulator, providing less echo in any room it is in. Carpet obviously is a softer surface, so those with small children or older adults in the home may feel that carpet flooring is a safer option. It is also fairly easy to care for, and the carpet flooring options in the industry today are many. Carpet can range from extremely economical to higher than average prices for finer carpet materials. Some homeowners and home builders choose to place carpet in the bedrooms, while placing hardwood flooring in the living room and dining room areas. Some choose carpet for all of the bedroom and living areas, mostly deciding against carpet for the kitchen and bathroom areas due to fear of water damage.

Whichever option you choose, or if you choose both, Magnus Anderson believes you can’t go wrong with either one. If you are interested in installing hardwood flooring or carpet in your home, the professional team at Magnus Anderson would love to help you decide. Give us a call today at (910) 483-0468!

15 May 2023

Picking the Perfect Cabinet Color for Your Kitchen

When it comes to the perfect kitchen, several design elements are brought together to create a cohesive look that the homeowner will love. When a kitchen design is implemented perfectly, it provides a kitchen space that the homeowner will enjoy for many years to come. While many homeowners know to consider the look of their appliances, and to pick a high quality countertop material, at Fayetteville Granite, we also want to remind homeowners that the look of their cabinets is just as important to the overall design of the kitchen.

Believe it or not, you can plan out the perfect cabinet configuration to fit your kitchen storage needs, but if the color of the cabinets is off, the whole kitchen will look off as well. We see this in kitchen design projects when the homeowner has chosen to use a dark cabinet color with an equally dark countertop color. If the appliances are also dark in color, the whole kitchen space shrinks dramatically to the eye.  

When choosing a cabinet color for your kitchen, here are some color ideas for you to consider. If your goal is to create a space that seems bigger than it is, or to create a light and airy space, consider a light cabinet color. Popular lighter kitchen cabinet colors include whites and creams. One of the best kitchen color combinations that is popular right now is a buttery yellow shade of cabinet paired with stainless steel appliances and gray countertops. If you are designing a more regal kitchen look, darker cabinets in brown can be paired with both a lighter countertop option and a lighter floor option. Another popular kitchen idea among more modern kitchen designs is to pair black cabinets with a white/black/gray granite or quartz countertop and light or steel appliances.

Do not be afraid to try out pops of color in your kitchen design. A seemingly classic kitchen design can be made modern with a bold color choice for the kitchen island. As long as the rest of the kitchen cabinets are fairly light in color, the pop of color should add a nice design element to the kitchen.

In order to design your perfect kitchen space, you should play around with different color combinations until you find the one you love. At Fayetteville Granite, our team specializes in creating truly beautiful kitchen spaces for our clients. We are here to assist you throughout the entire project process, from design to installation. If you are ready to change the cabinet color in your kitchen, give us a call at (910) 483-0468 and we will schedule a time to come out and give you a free estimate.

15 May 2023
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Kitchen Remodel Ideas to Get You Started

For many home builders and general contractors tasked with home remodeling projects, the first room of the house that homeowners want to plan out is their kitchen area. Homeowners tend to take their kitchens seriously, and believe especially that sprucing up their existing kitchens with a kitchen remodel will add flair and monetary value to their home.  At Creative Stone, we see this first hand on a regular basis, so we would like to give you some ideas on how to remodel the kitchen.

Change out the appliances. Appliances like the stovetop, built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator can look dated after a few years of use. New technology, popular surface appearance trends, and dropping prices can encourage homeowners to change up their appliances. The best looking kitchen remodels reflect a uniform look to the major appliances in the kitchen.

Consider different flooring options. The possibilities for a flooring change in the kitchen are virtually endless. Several kitchen flooring options are more resilient, and easier to clean then some cheaper options. While vinyl or resilient flooring are good options for those on a tighter budget, many homeowners will choose to upgrade to tile or limestone, or hardwood flooring. Cork is another kitchen floor option that is gaining in popularity.

Give the cabinets an upgrade. Sometimes a kitchen remodel can be done just by changing the color of the kitchen cabinets. For a more drastic remodel, change the format of the kitchen cabinets. Switch out tall cabinets for floating kitchen shelves, or change the face of the cabinet doors from solid wood to a frosted glass look.

Don’t forget the countertops and backsplash. A backsplash between the countertops and the base of the cabinets will create a unique look to your kitchen space. With the wide availability of high quality countertop materials like granite and quartz, updating the countertops should be a serious consideration in any kitchen remodeling project. These countertop options are resilient to wear and tear and incredibly easy to clean. If you want to get the most money out of your kitchen remodel, upgrading to granite or quartz countertops is where it’s at. They will last a long time in your kitchen and it is highly unlikely you will need to replace them anytime soon.

At Creative Stone, we specialize in countertop spaces and cabinet installation. If you are thinking about a kitchen remodel, give us a call at (910) 491-1225 or come see us at our Fayetteville, NC location on Ireland Drive. We look forward to serving you!

08 May 2023

Fayetteville, Pinehurtst, You need countertops!

We spend a lot of time in our kitchens: cooking, entertaining, cleaning, and even some innocent snacking (don’t worry we won’t tell).

At Fayetteville Granite, we know that the kitchen is the center of the home. So, how do you make your kitchen a place you want to be? Make the switch to granite countertops!

Granite countertops are the perfect element to add to your kitchen in Fayetteville. Think about it. Would you rather enter your home to see beautiful, gleaming granite countertops or dull and dingy laminate countertops? We’ll let you ponder that one for a minute…

Now that we’ve settled that, let’s get into the nitty gritty. With granite countertops, there is no nitty gritty! Granite countertops are stain resistant, resistant to mold and mildew, and virtually unaffected by heat. To clean granite countertops, all you need is a mild detergent and some warm water!

We know you may be tempted to try chipping or scratching your granite countertops, but think twice. Granite is second in hardness only to diamonds, making it impossible to accidentally break or damage granite countertops. Their durability makes granite countertops the clear choice for kitchens in Fayetteville.

For countertops with a range of color choices and patterns that sparkle and shine inherently, that require minimal maintenance, and that stand the test of time, granite countertops are the perfect addition to any kitchen in any Fayetteville home.

Choose Fayetteville Granite Countertop Company to help you discover the ideal granite countertops to suit your home now and for years to come!