GRANITE

Granite is composed mostly of coarse-grained quartz and feldspars in varying proportions. It is 100% natural so no two countertops are the same. A durable material that’s resistant to heat and many other kitchen elements. We recommend sealing 1-2 times a year.

QUARTZ

Quartz countertops are man-made and formed by combining 90 percent ground quartz with 10 percent resins, polymers, and dyes. Quartz is actually harder than granite therefore more durable. Quartz is nearly indestructible, and because it isn’t porous like granite, it’s easy to keep your countertops relatively free of bacteria and no sealing is required.

QUARTZITE

Quartzite is a natural stone derived from sandstone that has been exposed to high temperatures and pressure. It’s one of the strongest natural stones available for countertops. Quartzite does need to be sealed 1-2 times a year to maintain the resistance to staining and discoloration.

ONYX

Onyx is a rare and translucent stone that is formed on the surface from ground or spring water that is rich in calcite. Onyx is among the most expensive natural stone options for countertops. It is soft, fragile and requires a lot of maintenance. It is a great choice for an accent piece that won’t be subject to heavy wear such as a fireplace surround, side or coffee tables.

MARBLE

Marble is a naturally occurring stone that results from the metamorphosis of limestone. Its elegance and beauty are timeless, but one should proceed with a bit of caution. Marble is porous which allows oils and stains to seep into the stone so it needs to be sealed. It is softer than granite or quartz allowing scratches and etching to be more prevalent.

Flat Polish

Flat polish is a clean, simple, and classic-looking edge. Good for modern applications, flat polish counters are square but not sharp.

Broken Edge

Broken edges or rock face edges are rough and natural looking instead of a smooth and polished.

1/2 Bullnose

Half bullnose or demi-bullnose edges have a flat bottom and a curved top, a good choice for any traditional kitchen.

Full Bullnose

Full bullnose edges are curved evenly along the top and bottom. They are one of the most popular granite edges and good for avoiding accidental injuries.

1/4 Bevel

A 1/4 Bevel edge is created by polishing a 1/4 inch off the corner of the countertop at a 45-degree angle.

1/4 Round

A 1/4 Round edge has the same top angle as a 1/4 Beveled edge, but the corners are rounded, minimizing the risk of injury from catching counter corners.

Architectural Surfaces – Denver

10000 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80238

(720) 512-4200

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The Stone Collection – Denver

The Stone Collection Denver’s 100,000+ square foot state-of-the-art stone showroom and slab gallery is located in Stapleton Business Park off of I-70 (between Havana and Central Park Boulevard). Our facility is home to curated hard surface galleries and over 10,000 stone slabs hand-selected from more than 30 countries. We are open to the public for selection purposes Monday-Saturday. No appointment is necessary!

10000 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80238

(303) 307-8100

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MSI Denver

MSI Denver is home to a well-lit climate-controlled state of the art flooring and wall tile showroom, distribution center, slab selection showroom, and hardscaping showroom. Our Aurora showroom features hundreds of colors of quartz, granite, marble and, other natural stone slab countertops available for all of your project needs. We carry a wide variety of backsplash tile and floor tile selections, including porcelain and ceramic tile, luxury vinyl tile, mosaics, wall tile, and natural stone tiles.

18250 E 40th Ave #30, Aurora, CO 80011

(720) 624-2700

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