Arts Countertops
395 Ottawa Street South
Kitchener, Ontario
N2M 3P3
519-744-0876
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:00pm, Friday 7:30-4:00pm
Art's Custom Countertops has been the choice countertop supplier for the Kitchener-Waterloo area since 1985. We sell laminate countertops such as
Wilsonart, Formica, Arborite and Nevemar. Undermounting your sink is also
available with a “Counterseal” sink ring. We also sell granite and solid
surface countertops such as Corian, Avonite and Acryflek. The decorative
ring is made of a solid surface material such as Corian or Gibraltar.
Arts experienced staff, will do the full
countertop installation which includes plumbing. To simplify your
renovation we offer a large variety of sinks and faucets. We also supply
the do-it-yourselfer at the most competitive countertop prices in the
area.
Our professional, yet personal care has
separated us from any other in the countertop industry. Although our
business has grown, it has always been our goal to keep the same family
atmosphere we started with. Our experienced office staff will aid the
customer to create just the right look for their kitchen, bath or bar
area.
A countertop replacement is just the
right place to start in giving your home a fresh new look. Many decide to
change their tile, wallpaper or paint at the same time. With these few
changes, an entirely new atmosphere can be created at a very economical
price. This upgrade is known to be the best improvement when considering
the sale of your home.
The possibilities will seem endless
after viewing the hundreds of colours and styles in our showroom. It is
always helpful to bring items such as floor tile, wallpaper or paint
samples to choose a new theme.
Shop and compare. Our low overhead
always keeps our countertop prices below our competition even with the
sink hookup which competitors will not do.
Granite is second only to the diamond in its
hardness as a stone, which can resist the abuse of an every day chef. It
is generally distinguished by its grainy composition, and can come in a
variety of rough or polished colors. Granite is striking, functional and
extremely durable. These traits make granite ideal for kitchen
countertops, accent islands, bar tops, everyday dining tables, and many
other uses. If you are looking for a clean, professional look in your
kitchen, granite countertops are likely your best choice. The dark
"marble" look of a granite counter has given nothing but class to the
kitchen. Granite counter tops also have an extremely shiny finish that is
easy to keep clean, which is also a bonus on a surface where you plan on
preparing food and such.
What's the difference between
marble and granite?
Although both are stones and both are quarried from the earth, granite and
marble (and marble’s relatives – limestone, onyx and travertine) are very
different from each other. Granite is formed deep in the earth’s mantle at
extremely high temperatures, and is a very hard, resistant stone made of
crystallized minerals. The marble family – limestone, travertine, marble,
onyx – starts out as sediment – animal skeletons and shells, plant matter,
silt – at the bottom of bodies of water. After millions of years this
solidifies (lithophytes)
into stone. Because its main component is calcium, it can be affected by
acids such as vinegar and citrusbeverages.