Frequently Asked Questions:
You asked, we answered! Here are some frequently asked questions that we get here at CTW about our countertop services.
Q: What are the differences between quartz and granite?
A: Granite is a natural, one of a kind, cut from the earth, material whereas quartz is a man-made material. Granite often has variations in veining and specks, while quartz has a more uniform appearance with consistent patterns and coloring. Since quartz is manufactured, it often has a wider range of color and design options.
Q: What types of countertops do you offer?
A: Laminate, solid surface, ultra compact surface, butcherblock, quartz and granite. All 6 of these are great options for your home but talk to our kitchen and bath sales representatives to see which surface would best suit your lifestyle.
Q: What is the most durable countertop that you offer?
A: This is a tough question, as all countertops can be considered durable. But ultracompact surfaces and a combo of quartz and porcelain are considered to be the most durable countertops as they have the ability to be installed indoors or outdoors and are the most versatile.
Q: How messy is the countertop installation process?
A: Removing countertops is the messiest part of the project, but the installation of countertops is very quick and clean!
Q: What edge profiles do you offer?
A: Depending on the material, there are about 8 different edge profile options that we offer. The most popular option we see people choose is the standard ease edge with stone countertops.
Q: Is there anything I need to do to prepare my home for a countertop installation?
A: The only prep needed for installing countertops in your home is making sure the base cabinets are installed and not going to be changed, along with swapping out any appliances that need to be updated in the near future. Also make sure you have sink and faucet information so that we are aware of any hole specifications that need to be added to the countertop. It is appreciated if countertops are cleared off for measures, and items in the top drawers are removed during the day of installation. This all makes our installation and removal process super-efficient and error free.
Q: Can CTW recycle my old countertops?
A: Our fabricators that we use for installation actually grind down old quartz or granite countertops so that it can be recycled into asphalt material for roads. Laminate countertops unfortunately cannot be recycled in this same process, so this is not a material we can recycle for you.