<![CDATA[Blog]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/ Wed, 23 May 2012 14:34:36 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Remodeling with Travertine]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/Remodel_travertine/

]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:21:15 +0000 <![CDATA[How to Clean Granite Countertops]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/Clean_Granite_Coutpertops/

How to Clean Granite Countertops from Surfaces USA on Vimeo.

 

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]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:54:14 +0000 <![CDATA[Where does Granite get it's color?]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/color_of_granite/ The popular natural stone called granite, gets most of it's color due to an abundance in one specific mineral. For example, pink and white granites tend to have more pinkish orthoclase and microcline over plagioclase. White granites tend to have more aplitic plagioclase, yet have some dark mica and hornblende too. Basically, these other minerals are different colors and their combination along with the color and size of quartz and silica make up the designation (and general color) of the granite.

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:40:45 +0000 <![CDATA[What is Granite in simple words?]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/what_is_granite/ Granite is a natural rock that was created when the earth was cooling. It is an igneous rock formed by crystallization of magma.  Once magma reaches the surface it is called Lava so granite was never lava. Granite’s origin is ‘intrusive’, meaning that it was formed below the surface. It is a crust that wraps the earth like a ring inside trees.  It is actually formed at a considerable depth in the Earth’s crust and can be found all over the world.  Two of the biggest suppliers of the popular material are in Brazil and India. Because of the beautiful colors and high quality granite products that these countries produce, Surfaces USA usually imports most of our materials from them. 

Here are some photos of a granite quarry:

Here are some photos of granite tile:


Here is a photo of granite cut and installed inside of a kitchen to make it beautiful and last a lifetime:




]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:27:46 +0000 <![CDATA[Benefits of Granite as a Countertop]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/granitecountertop/ Al Cortez, from Surfaces USA in Oxnard takes you into his home to explain why Granite is the most popular choice for countertops. Learn about the benefits of Granite in this short video!

Benefits of Granite as a Countertop from Surfaces USA on Vimeo.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:50:20 +0000 <![CDATA[Meet Al Cortez]]> http://www.surfacesusa.com/blog/MeetAlCortez/ Meet Al Cortez, a sales representative for Surfaces USA in Oxnard.  Al’s an enthusiastic guy with an undeniable passion for interior and exterior home design.  He’s been a part of the Surfaces USA family for over 6 years now and his imagination and love for designing has given him the inspiration to stay up with the latest trends in interior designing. 


Al has successfully completed a diverse range of projects using various styles from antique European living spaces to contemporary outdoor living areas.  Al believes that his primary responsibility when designing a client’s space is to focus first on the key elements in the home. The next focus is to create a beautiful yet, functional environment with a unique design that relates to client’s vision.
Whether it’s a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or any living area in your home, Al is known to be the unique and innovative designer for any home remodeling project.  His motto is” I believe in first impressions, and your home is no exception.”

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