Hammond Kitchen and Bath

Are you ready to get your new kitchen, bath, or outdoor patio ready? We are here to help! Offering Granite, Quartz or Corian Countertops. Call today for your free quote... Robin ~ 770-328-6073 Landon ~ 770-258-9007

Still wondering what to get that special person in your life for Christmas . New COUNTERTOPS make a perfect gift while increasing the home value.Still wondering what to get that special person in your life for Christmas . New COUNTERTOPS make a perfect gift while increasing the home value.

This kitchen turned out nice. They had a high bar top but lowered it to make one level. Really opened up this kitchen. #HammondKitchenandBaths

Granite Countertop Maintenance Routine Daily: Hot water and a dish rag or sponge are all you need to clean spills and wipe away crumbs to keep your kitchen countertops clean and tidy throughout the day.... A quick spray and wipe of the main areas of use with a good granite counter cleaner like this Granite & Marble Spray Cleaner are sufficient to clean, disinfect and protect your countertops, and provide a streak-free shine. Weekly: Remove (or move aside) all items on the counter and use the granite cleaner over the entire surface, including the edges, to remove all dust and debris that collects around appliances, containers, etc. This also serves to condition the stone and help it maintain its overall luster. Monthly: A temporary granite polish like the Topical Conditioning Stone Polish can be used periodically (weekly to monthly as you like) to enhance the shine for the ultimate in natural stone and granite care. Such topical dressings are not for maintenance or repair, however, and such products are not what make the countertop shiny. This type of product "enhances" the shine (like waxing a car), improves cleaning, helps eliminate fingerprints, and provides a slight bit of protection. Various stone care products call themselves "polishes but will have completely different purposes. A topical polish may improve the look a bit but will not correct the problem. And since it's not meant to be permanent, it will wear off with regular use and cleaning. Yearly: Testing for sealing granite countertops (the lemon juice and water drop tests) annually is a good idea to determine when you need to reapply a granite sealer. However, that does NOT mean you should be resealing the granite every year. You'll read and hear that you should be sealing granite every year or every three years, but the proper frequency for applying a granite sealer is not set in stone and really depends on a number of variables. Testing will tell you when it’s time. You will likely know anyway that resealing is needed when you start to notice that water around the sink darkens the stone; this is a sign that the granite is beginning to absorb the water.

Blot up Spills Immediately Acidic substances like wine, coffee, fruit juices, tomato sauce, and sodas will not etch granite like they do marble, but they could potentially stain the surface. Cooking oils may also leave a stain if not wiped up.

Tips on How to Choose Kitchen Countertops Wisely Gone are the days of buying a home that you will live in for the next thirty or forty years. These days, home buyers and renovators, need to take several factors into consideration when selecting upgrades for their home. Kitchen countertop selections need to be based on more than just aesthetic appeal. When you are in the process of choosing kitchen countertops, you want to take three things into consideration: potential resale...Continue reading