How to Measure Kitchen Countertops for a Replacement Quote
The same checklist JR Stone walks clients through on a phone quote. Sketch, tape, photos — and where templating takes over.
April 2026
Honed, Leathered, or Polished: What's the Difference?
Same stone, three finishes, three very different kitchens. Pros, cons, pricing, and how to pick.
April 2026
Taj Mahal Quartzite: Is It Worth the Hype?
Dozens of installs in. What it actually costs, how it holds up in Florida, and three alternatives to compare before committing.
April 2026
Full Backsplash vs 4-Inch Backsplash: Which One Fits Your Kitchen
Cost gap, when each one wins, vein-matching, and how to decide in five minutes. From a Palm Beach County stone fabricator who's installed thousands.
Quartz vs. Quartzite vs. Marble vs. Granite: Pros and Cons
Side-by-side breakdown of the four most-installed countertop materials in Palm Beach County. Pricing, durability in Florida humidity, maintenance schedule, and which one fits which kitchen.
Kitchen Countertop Edge Profiles: A Practical Guide (Including Mitered)
Standard vs. premium edges, what each one costs, when a mitered or waterfall edge is worth the upcharge, and how to decide what fits your kitchen and budget.
How to Choose a Kitchen Sink: Undermount vs. Drop-In
The honest difference between undermount and drop-in sinks, when each one makes sense, and the bowl-size, depth, and material decisions you’ll make alongside it.
RTA vs. Semi-Custom vs. Custom Cabinets: How to Pick
The three cabinet tiers we install, what each one really costs, and which type fits which kitchen. Honest pros and cons from 18+ years of installing all three.