There are two areas in your home where you get a lot of bang for your renovation-buck. First off is the kitchen, but the next best place to spend your money is in your bathroom. An updated bathroom is always a good return on your investment. If you have stone as your tub surround, your bathroom will be transformed into something that is both eye-catching and incredible. Stone bathtub surrounds are a perfect fit for any bathroom. One of the best things about a stone tub surround is the lack of grout lines. If you go with tile, you will be working to clean mildew out of all that grout. Stone slabs are in large pieces, so you don’t have all that grout to deal with. Besides, when it comes to beauty, nothing can compare with a polished stone surface. If you are looking to add value to your home, or simply add magnificence to your shower routine, then stone is perfect for you. At Arch City Granite, we have the selection you want at the prices you can afford. We want to help you make the right decision for you home. Here are a few details about our products for stone bathtub surrounds.
Marble
When it comes to natural stone, nothing looks quite as amazing as marble. If you decide to go with a marble tub surround, you will be smiling every time you step into your shower or bathtub. Marble has those amazing veins of color and that cool glossy surface will transform your bathroom into a palace. While you don’t have to worry about cleaning all those tile grout lines, marble does come with its own type of maintenance. Marble is susceptible to acids and oils. You will be careful using certain types of hair and body products. Acids can etch marble, and oils can stain. Fortunately, you marble will come with a sealed surface, but you will need to make certain you keep the seal current. You will need to have it resealed if you want to keep your marble surfaces looking their best. One of the best ways to keep your marble shower looking good is to use a squeegee and wipe down your shower. This will help remove soap scum and water spots. It is a good practice to have with any shower surface.
Granite
Granite is very durable. Unlike marble, granite is not harmed by acids or oils. Granite is an extremely popular choice because of its durability. In addition, it is hard to beat the look of granite. Using granite for you stone bathtub surround will look amazing. Like marble, granite has a seal coat on the surface. That sealant keeps water and soap scum from getting into the stone. Granite comes in quite a few varieties and colors. If you have a lot of natural light in your bathroom, you can go with dark colors to add instant beauty. Lighter colors of granite make a space feel larger, so if you bathroom is a bit small, you might want to consider a lighter color of granite, because it will make your bathroom feel bigger than it really is. Since the granite will come in large slabs, you will have very few seams.
Quartz
First off, quartz does not come from a large slab of stone. Quartz is crushed and mixed with a special resin and poured into large sheets. If you think this makes quartz soft, you would be wrong. Quartz is just as hard as granite. And since the quartz slabs are engineered with around 93 to 96 percent quartz, you will be pleased to know that quartz is going to be just as hard and durable as granite. Since the slabs of quartz are engineered, you will be amazed at the selection. Quartz comes in every color you can imagine. They have even found ways to make quartz look similar to granite and even marble. If you are looking for a vast selection, quartz has it. Quartz is extremely dense so it keeps water out. It is a great product for stone tub surrounds.
Arch City Granite
When you go with Arch City Granite, you are getting professional skilled stone experts. When we come to your home, we bring specialized equipment that will perfectly measure the area around you tub. Once we have the measurements, we upload the file into our computer aided fabrication process. During fabrication, your tub surrounds will be cut to the right sizes, polished to the level you want, and sealed. We make certain to cut any borders you want. Once everything is ready, our installation crew arrives at your home and installs your new stone bathtub surround.
Our installation crew will work efficiently and around you schedule. We understand that you are busy; we make certain to work with you and give you the experience you deserve. If you have questions about our products, please come to one of our locations and speak with a sales representative. They will be able to answer your questions and help you decide on a stone product that is right for you and your family. You can even come to our St. Louis location and watch the fabrication process from start to finish. You will be able to see our attention to detail first hand. We work diligently to provide you with a superior product. When you think stone for your kitchen countertops or your bathtub surrounds, think Arch City Granite. We have the products and expertise you need.