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quartzite kitchen island with white cabinets in Massachusetts home

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Updated: January 23, 2026

A luxurious bathroom vanity featuring a polished quartzite countertop with an undermount sink and perfume bottles sitting directly on the surface, showcasing its durability against etching.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A professional stone fabricator inspecting a polished natural stone kitchen island in a Massachusetts home, illustrating the guide to granite, marble, and quartzite countertops by Granite Guy Inc.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 19, 202 Natural Stone Count...

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A luxury kitchen featuring a full-height, warm-toned Taj Mahal quartzite backsplash installed behind a stainless steel professional range, illustrating the elegant durability of natural stone. The image includes text overlay that reads, "Quartzite Backsplashes: Elegant Durability for Your Home. Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MA | January 2026."

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsPublished: January 2026

Side-by-side comparison of natural marble and engineered quartz slabs in a kitchen showroom, highlighting the contrast in veining and texture.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 2026

A split-screen comparison showing a kitchen counter with a 4-inch marble backsplash on the left, and another kitchen with a full-height marble backsplash extending behind the stove on the right.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 2026

Modern New England farmhouse kitchen in Massachusetts featuring a large Imperial Danby marble island with warm gold and gray veining.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsPublished: January 2026

Modern kitchen featuring a large Calacatta marble island with a waterfall edge, showcasing seamless vein matching flowing from the countertop down the side leg.

Written by: Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsPublished: January 13, 2026 If you are goin...

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

Bright bathroom featuring a white Carrara marble vanity top with undermount sink, matching marble wall tiles, and a marble tub deck.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

Sunlit kitchen in Southborough, MA featuring Vermont Imperial Danby marble perimeter countertops paired with a walnut wood island and white shaker cabinets.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A Granite Guy Inc. salesperson holding a tablet helps a couple compare three large marble slabs side-by-side to discuss pricing options in their Southborough, Massachusetts showroom.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2026

Honed vs Polished Marble: A 30-Year Fabricator's Honest Guide

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A homeowner's hand resting on a honed Carrara marble kitchen island countertop, showing the natural veining and soft matte finish in a sunlit New England kitchen.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

A wide shot of a kitchen with a large island and a living room in the background.

Written by The Granite Guy | December 29, 2025

Modern kitchen island featuring MSI Calacatta Alto quartz countertops with subtle grey veining and an undermount sink in a Southborough, MA home

Written by The Granite Guy | December 29, 2025

CNC machine fabricating custom countertops at the Granite Guy facility in Southborough, MA.

Updated December 2025 | Granite Guy Inc. | Southborough, MA

Walkway in a Needham kitchen showing Taj Mahal quartzite countertops on both the island and sink wall, paired with white oak flooring.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 9, 2025 ⚡ Quick Answer Q...

Black soapstone countertops on a large kitchen island and perimeter counters paired with white shaker cabinets, black matte fixtures, a herringbone marble backsplash, and a professional gas range with black hood in a bright modern kitchen.

Black Soapstone: The Best Countertop You've Probably Overlooked When homeowners shop for dark counte...

A kitchen with dark soapstone countertops, light wooden cabinets, and large windows.

Last updated: December 2025 Soapstone in New England isn't a trend—it's heritage. Walk through the h...

Granite countertop with water test and sealer bottle during granite sealing process by Granite Guy Inc.

After three decades fabricating and installing granite countertops across Greater Boston and MetroWe...

Hand wiping a clean granite kitchen countertop with mild soap solution, showing simple daily care. Granite care tips by Granite Guy Inc.

Last updated: December 2025

A collection of various white granite countertop samples showing different veining and patterns, laid out on a workbench in a stone fabrication shop with tools and safety glasses, illustrating a fabricator's guide.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 19, 2026

Homeowner comparing white shaker cabinet door against a Carrara marble slab in a stone showroom to match kitchen countertops.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 8, 2026

Full kitchen design in Needham MA featuring Taj Mahal quartzite countertops on both white perimeter cabinets and a large wood island.

Side by side comparison of quartz vs quartzite countertops showing material differences

Quartz vs quartzite - it's probably the most common question we get from clients. The names sound so...

Modern Stone Fireplace Designs for a Stylish Home

A modern stone or marble fireplace surround doesn’t just frame the fire—it transforms the whole room...

Super White Brazilian marble floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround with linear gas fireplace and mounted TV in Weston Massachusetts home

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2026 A fireplace is the ...

4-inch backsplash made from leathered granite in a modern kitchen

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: April 25, 2025 Last updated: Jan...

Creating a kitchen that grows with your family through the years is key. You don’t want to limit you...

Granite Guy Inc. showroom and stone fabrication facility in Southborough, MA, featuring branded vans and modern warehouse.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 2025 At Granite Guy Inc., w...

Custom marble drainboard and counter installation Massachusetts by Granite Guy Inc

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 3, 2026 Are you consider...

Custom Carrara marble dining table with pedestal base in bright dining room, featuring soft gray veining and elegant place settings

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MA Published: January 1, 2026 Marble isn't just for count...

Thinking about updating your home? It’s very likely that the kitchen is at the top of your priority ...

Black Granite Countertops: A Smart, Stylish Choice for Your Home If you're planning a kitchen remode...

A countertop fabricator from Granite Guy Inc. shows an undermount kitchen sink installed in a quartz countertop island to a couple at their Southborough, MA showroom.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 20, 2026 An undermount kitc...

A close-up photograph of a textured black leathered granite countertop on a kitchen island. A modern brass faucet and a black undermount sink are installed in the island. Sunlight streams across the surface, highlighting the stone's texture. In the background are white kitchen cabinets, another brass faucet, and a window.

Updated: December 24, 2025 Introduction to Leathered Granite Countertops After more than 30 years in...

Side-by-side comparison showing the difference between Carrara marble’s soft gray veining (left) and Calacatta marble’s bold patterns (right).

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2, 2026 Both Calacatta a...

Aerial view of Granite Guy Inc showroom and fabrication facility in Southborough, Massachusetts, featuring company vans and stone fabrication shop.

Written by The Granite Guy | Southborough, Massachusetts | January 2026

Granite quarry in the USA with heavy machinery extracting large stone blocks, showing stepped quarry walls and active excavation.

Thinking about granite or marble countertops? You might wonder where the stone actually comes from. ...

By The Granite Guy | Southborough, MA | Updated 2025 🎯 Quick Answer The main difference? Quartz use...

Causes and Prevention of Cracking in Quartz Countertops

Author: Granite Guy Inc.Date: December 30, 2024 📊 Quick Facts About Quartz Cracking Most Common Cau...

Can You Use Vinegar on Granite Countertops? | Granite Guy Inc.

By Granite Guy Inc. | Southborough, MA | Updated January 14, 2026 The short answer: No. Vinegar is a...

Granite countertop with honed finish on the left and polished finish on the right showing texture and reflectivity differences.

Honed vs Polished Granite: Which Finish Is Right for Your Kitchen? Granite Guy Inc. · Last Updated: ...

For many, the kitchen is the heart of their home. Not only does it get a high amount of foot traffic...

Bright coastal New England kitchen with white cabinets and a marble waterfall island, featuring kitchen countertops by Granite Guy Inc.

A waterfall countertop transforms ordinary kitchens into stunning showpieces with its dramatic casca...

Top Materials for Durable Outdoor Countertops in Ma

Outdoor countertops require materials that withstand Massachusetts weather while maintaining beauty ...

White quartzite kitchen island and backsplash with text overlay: "Quartzite Kitchen Countertops in MA: 30-Year Fabricator's Guide" by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2026

Soapstone kitchen countertops with deep charcoal color and subtle veining

After more than 30 years in stone fabrication and installation throughout Greater Boston and MetroWe...

Written by The Granite Guy | Southborough, Massachusetts | December 28, 2025

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, MassachusettsUpdated: January 2026 Why 90% of today's hom...

5 Reasons Soapstone is Great For Your Bathroom

Reasons Soapstone Counter is Great For Your Bathroom - Granite Guy Inc. Are you facing a remodel of ...

A Granite Guy Inc. specialist helping clients compare a natural granite slab side-by-side with a white quartz slab in the Southborough, MA showroom

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2026 📑 Jump Links Quick...

Granite Guy Natural Stone Countertop Backsplash

Introduction to Natural Stone Natural stone is a favored material for kitchen countertops and backsp...

Limestone vs marble kitchen countertops displayed in a modern showroom by Granite Guy Inc

Last Updated: December 16, 2025 When homeowners ask me about limestone vs marble, they usually expec...

Bright Massachusetts kitchen featuring a white quartz island with gray veining, illustrating the guide: Best Quartz Kitchen Countertops in Massachusetts Complete Buying Guide (Updated 2025).

Last updated: November 2025 Thinking about quartz kitchen countertops for your Massachusetts home? A...

ustom kitchen with affordable granite countertops designed by The Granite Guy Southborough

A Fabricator's Guide to Getting the Best Value on Granite, Quartz, Quartzite & Marble Written by The...

lose-up of a hand gently wiping a white quartz countertop with a yellow microfiber cloth and soapy water.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts

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Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Updated: January 2026 Quick answer: Clean m...

Luxury kitchen with white shaker cabinets, marble backsplash, and dark granite countertops, featuring a farmhouse sink and custom range hood. Granite Guy Inc.

Written by Granite Guy Inc., Southborough, Massachusetts Published: January 2026 TL;DR: Granite is b...

Granite kitchen countertops with a large central island in a classic, bright kitchen design by Granite Guy Inc.

Mother Nature is amazing. You only need to take a look at granite in its natural state to believe th...

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