02 Mar 2023

Looking to add value to your home, Pinehurst? Replace those countertops!

When you want to increase the value of your Pinehurst home, start in the kitchen!

A well planned kitchen countertop remodel can add as much as 80-100% of the renovation cost back into the value of your Pinehurst home.

Granite and quartz countertops not only add value, but enjoyment to living in your home for years to come. Aside from being easy to clean, both types of stone are extremely resistant to stains, mold, and mildew. Granite and quartz are also completely unaffected by heat, making these countertops the number one choice for your Pinehurst kitchen!

Ask any realtor and they’ll tell you that new countertops are a major selling point for buyers in Pinehurst. Granite and quartz countertops are often the first non-negotiables buyers require in any potential home. With this in mind, if and when you decide to sell your home, you want your countertops working for you!

Buyers in Pinehurst don’t want to see old, dingy countertops when they enter a home. They want to see modern, clean, and sparkling countertops in the kitchen. Think of the kitchen as your home’s main feature. This makes your countertops the star of the show to potential buyers in Pinehurst.

At Creative Stone, we work side-by-side with local vendors to ensure your Pinehurst home has top quality materials. We understand that the historic areas of Pinehurst have unique features, and we will work with you to seamlessly fuse these modern countertops into your home for increased value.

You can trust our experienced and detail-oriented team to install high-quality stone countertops to add value to your Pinehurst kitchen. Let us bring your visions of gleaming countertops to life!

Creative Stone is proud to serve Pinehurst, Fayetteville, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas! Call today to learn about our quality granite, quartz, and marble countertops. 910-491-1225.

01 Feb 2023

Repairing Countertop Damage

At Creative Stone, our team of countertop professionals has seen it all. We have installed many different types of countertops for homeowners and home builders over the years, which means we have also taken out lots of old countertops too. The choices that homeowners and home builders have these days for countertops is almost endless. While many countertop options are highly durable and made to last a very long time, damage can still occur. Like most things, the more expensive the countertops are, the higher quality there are and the less damage you are likely to see. However, regardless of the price of the countertops, damage repair is usually possible.

Countertops can be susceptible to scratches. While specialty pens can repair laminate countertops that are scratched, the process for repairing scratches on, say, a granite countertop is more complicated that that. The repair would include several steps, but it can be done!

When it comes to damage done to countertops because of heat from pans or other sources, methods of repair vary but are fairly easy to do yourself with some unconventional materials that you already probably have. For laminate countertops, use toothpaste. For porcelain countertops, use baking soda and water, and for steel countertops, use club soda. Of course, any countertop damage from heat can be prevented altogether by using insulated towels, pot holders, or trivets to set hot dishes on.

One common mistake that homeowners do is use harsh cleaners to clean their countertops. If you want to extend the life of your countertops, warm soapy water is your best option. Far too many granite countertop owners have found this out the hard way. Harsh chemicals on your countertops can damage them, and pretty much the only way to repair the damage is to have a professional buff and polish them again for you.

If you find that there are water stains on your countertops, they can be repaired many times by taking a gentle cleaner and something with bristles, like a toothbrush, and brushing the surface in circular motions. For stubborn water stains on granite countertops, you can purchase a special pumice stone for that purpose. The best practice is to always clean up water or liquid stains as soon as you can.