How to Plan Your Kitchen Renovation Before Christmas

How to Plan Your Kitchen Renovation Before Christmas

Every year there is a moment in October when the calls change. People stop asking whether they should do the benchtops this year and start asking whether we can still get them in before Christmas. The honest answer is usually yes, as long as the planning starts now....
What You Can Expect When Getting Stone Benchtops Installed

What You Can Expect When Getting Stone Benchtops Installed

Installation day is the moment your new kitchen comes together, and a little preparation makes it run smoothly. Here is what happens when we install your stone benchtop, what we need from you, and how long it takes before you can use your kitchen again. We measure,...
Is Spring the Best Time to Install a Silica-Free Benchtop?

Is Spring the Best Time to Install a Silica-Free Benchtop?

Every September we get some version of the same question. Should the benchtop go in now, or wait until the rest of the reno is finished? It is a fair question, and the honest answer is that spring is one of the better windows in the calendar, for reasons that have...
Silica-Free Benchtops for Every Space in Your Home

Silica-Free Benchtops for Every Space in Your Home

One of the most common conversations we have with clients at Stone Benchtops Direct goes like this. Someone contacts us with a silica-free surface they’ve seen somewhere and loved. They want it everywhere, in the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry, and the...