Cambria Quartz Curve

One of the biggest ways to make a “Splash”(and we’re not talking about a backsplash here) with your remodel project is by customizing your countertop shape.

Custom shapes can make your kitchen or bathroom a real reflection of your distinct style.  Custom shapes are unique, make a bold statement, and add a very personal touch. 

Sink Slopes: Crescent Sink

There is often an additional cost for such a design, but through curves and angles, your project is guaranteed to deliver that WOW factor!The styles pictured within this post make an impact and leave a lasting impression. 

Cambria Quartz, Wilsonart®HD® Laminate, and Meganite Solid Surface can all be customized to maximize the wow factor with curves, slopes, narrow, wide, and custom angles.

Wilsonart HD High Definition Laminate has not only received GREENGUARD® Certification for Indoor Air Quality and Children & Schools, but it is also composed of a minimum 20% post-consumer recycled content (that’s all those cardboard boxes we recycle). While we don’t have a solution for recycling a laminate countertop today, we’re working on it. Meanwhile, you can count on your Wilsonart HD countertop to keep its good looks and high performance for years to come.

Cambria is committed to environmental responsibility in its product offerings and business practices.

Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces™ have a lower “carbon footprint” compared with other quartz products.  Cambria is made from quartz primarily mined in North America.  Cambria is the only quartz product made in the United States.  It is produced and shipped from Minnesota to North American partners, then to the end user.  Other quartz products, primarily manufactured in the Middle East, Asia and Europe, require greater shipping and transportation resources than Cambria.

Cambria GREENGUARD Certification – Why it Matters -GREENGUARD certification offers consumers the independent assurance that Cambria has no impact on indoor quality.

GREENGUARD: Indoor Air Quality -Cambria is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) under the GREENGUARD Standard for Low Emitting Products.  This accreditation means that Cambria meets the GEI’s indoor air standards for low chemical and particle emissions and may help projects achieve LEED points towards certification in the Indoor Environmental Quality category and/or the Materials and Resources category of various LEED Green Building Rating Systems.  Click here to download the Cambria Green Brochure.

National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) -For more than 60 years, NSF International has helped protect consumers by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods.  As an independent, not-for-profit organization, NSF’s ongoing public health commitment is to encourage everyone to live safer.  Cambria meets NSF 51 Food Zone Compliance, its nonporous surface resists staining and prevents absorption of moisture and food materials which can harbor harmful bacteria.  Cambria doesn’t require sealing or maintenance to project its surface; it is naturally safe for your food preparation areas.

No chemical cleaners or sealers required -Cambria, unlike granite, is virtually worry-free and exceptionally easy to maintain.  Cambria is twice as strong as granite.  Granite is porous and subject to staining if not maintained with sealers, conditioners, cleaners, and wax.  Just wash Cambria with warm water.  It’s that simple.

Cambria is radon free and does not emit radiation into the air -Cambria surfaces have been tested for radon and radiation emissions.  The test confirms that Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces™ have no emissions.

Colors can influence our emotions, our actions, and our responses to various stimuli.  A great deal has been studied and written about color and the impact that it has on our daily lives.  It’s a known fact that color can have a direct impact on our general mood.  So, we thought it would be beneficial to cover general colors and what they symbolize.  As you can see from this website, whether you choose Wilsonart®HD®, Cambria Quartz, or Meganite Solid Surface, there is no shortage of COLORS!  So, what colors represent you?  What colors represent your family?  What tone do you want to set in your home?

Here are basic colors and their meanings:

• Red implies action, confidence, courage, and vitality.
  

  Cambria Classic Color Collection

• Pink symbolizes love and beauty.
• Brown symbolizes earth, order, and convention.
• Orange symbolizes vitality and endurance.
• Gold represents wealth, prosperity, and wisdom.
• Yellow symbolizes wisdom, joy, happiness, and intelligence.
• Green represents life, nature, fertility, and well-being.
• Blue represents youth, spirituality, truth, and peace.
• Purple symbolizes royalty, magic, and mystery.
• Indigo represents intuition, meditation, and deep contemplation.
• White represents purity and cleanliness.
• Black symbolizes dealth, earth, and stability.
• Gray represents sorrow, security, maturity, and trust.

I want new countertops!

Okay, we hear it all the time and this site is helpful in determining which countertop is right for you.  Not only is Cambria beautiful, low maintenance and virtually impossible to damage, it’s also American Made!  As the only

So, how is Cambria different from other quartz surfaces?  Cambria is the ONLY quartz surface produced in the United States of America; all of the other quartz products are imported.  Therefore, Cambria’s color options are also significantly different, reflecting the company’s knowledge and responsiveness to the American marketplace.  Additionally, Cambria is a family-owned company with more than 60 years of manufacturing experience.

Finding the right remodeling partner in South Jersey and the Philadelphia area:   It isn’t easy to find the right remodeling partner, but you can find someone that will help make the process stress-free and BEN-FM knows who to call in your area.  FH-TIP-051710T

Plan your remodel project:  What is your budget?  What look do you want for your kitchen or bath?  What surfaces meet your aesthetic goals and fit within your budget?  Hear the answers on BEN-FM.   FH-TIP-051810T

The leading edge:  When remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, what edge is right for you?  Beveled edges?  Rounded edges?  Squared off edges?  Check with Bevel Edge and More.  Call Paul Smith at 215-947-9960 and hear the answers by clicking here:  FH-TIP-051910T

Meganite solid surface:  There are so many benefits to going with Meganite for your remodel project.  Be sure to call Canaan Cabinetry.  Susan Hange will have the answers for you.  Click here to hear BEN-FM’s tip of the day when it comes to Meganite Solid Surface.  FH-TIP-052010T

The Three Bid Myth:  Before committing to a contractor, be sure you check his or her references.  Choosing a partner is not as simple as getting three bids and going with the lowest.  You want to work with someone who is professional, reliable, and completes the job within your deadline and budget.  Click here FH-TIP-052110T to listen to the latest tip on picking the ideal remodel partner and don’t fall for the three bid myth!

So Many Surfaces… Why Cambria:  Cambria is non-porous, quartz, stronger than granite and does NOT require annual maintenance.  Click here FH-TIP-052410T to hear more about why we love Cambria.

Ask BEN?  Edge Treatments from Tara in Warminster:  “Is there a way to avoid the brown line along the edge of my laminate countertop?”  YES!  Click here FH-TIP-052510T to learn how.

Cambria Quartz

Why is Quartz better than Granite?  It doesn’t require annual maintenance like sealing and it’s non-porous, but that’s just the beginning….  Click here FH-TIP-052610T to find out more on why Cambria Quartz is the better option!

Go SeamLESS!  If you don’t like seams, Meganite Solid Surface may be the best countertop surface for you.  Click here FH-TIP-052710T to hear why!

Triple D!  So what does Wilsonart®HD® mean to you?  Depth, Drama, and Durability.  Click here FH-TIP-052810T to hear more on the Three Ds (and register to win NEW Countertops for your home)!

Use Countertop Colors for Contrast

Colors & What They Mean for You, Wilsonart®HD®, Cambria Quartz, and Meganite Solid Surface.  Click here FH-TIP-060210T to uncover what different colors mean!

Contrast & Color.  BEN from NeedCountertops.com answers Cara’s questions.  Click here FH-TIP-060310T for the answers!

3 Factors to Consider BEFORE you Remodel.  Determine your budget, consider maintenance, and know your lifestyle.  Click here FH-TIP-060710T to hear more.

U R Unique!  Use unique designs and custom shapes to show off your style in your kitchen, bathroom, and throughout the home.  Click here FH-TIP-060810T to hear more and visit our Custom Design page to see photos and samples of cool curves and shapes in the kitchen.

What’s in a Sink?  Kitchen Design Solutions shares all you need to know about sinks, click here FH-TIP-060910T to

Karran Stainless Steel Sink – just one of the FREE sinks available with the Need Countertops Sink Coupon

 hear more.  SPECIAL OFFER:  Don’t forget to print your FREE sink coupon… get it by clicking here.

Durable and clean… yes, you can prepare food on this surface if you needed to…  MEGANITE Solid Surface.  Meganite solid surface is resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew.  Click here FH-TIP-061010T to uncover more of the benefits of Meganite Solid Surface.

Cambria Quartz.  Click here FH-TIP-061110T to uncover all that Cambria Quartz offers.  And see Cambria Quartz color selections by clicking here.

MEGANITE Solid Surface… Perfect for your busy lifestyle!  Click here FH-TIP-061410T and hear just some of the reasons that MEGANITE will work for your family.

Liz from Marlton Asks BEN about Cambria Quartz.  Click here FH-TIP-061510T and uncover BEN’s feedback for Liz of Marlton, NJ!

MEGANITE Solid Surface IS GREEN!  Click here FH-TIP-061610T for all the GREEN details!

Wilsonart®HD® is Greenguard Certified!  Click here FH-TIP-061710T for all the GREEN details!

Cambria Quartz is American made.  BEN answers Janice’s questions about American-made countertop products.  Click here FH-TIP-061810T to hear him answer her question on 95.7 BEN-FM.

Know the plumbing and fixture requirements before you start the remodel process.  Click here  FH-TIP-062110T for all the details.

Need an estimate?  Click here to get an estimate and listen here FH-TIP-062210T for the details.

Join us this Thursday Night, 6/24/10… we will be at the Alot Hotel in Mt. Laurel at 558 Fellowship Road.  Click here FH-TIP-062310T for the details.  See all the countertop surfaces and colors at the Aloft Hotel between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday, June 24th!

Van Kapeghian of Medford Lakes and Roeby Birdsall of Fessenden Hall

Congratulations to Van Kapeghian of Medford Lakes!  He won the new Countertops!  FH-TIP-062810T - Here’s the tip from Monday, June 28th, 2010!

Here’s Tuesday’s tip:  FH-TIP-062910T

Spending Time Down the Shore this Summer?  Then this is the perfect time to start your remodel project.  Click here FH-TIP-063010T to hear more!

What are the BENefits of each surface?  Click here FH-TIP-070110T to hear the benefits of Meganite Solid Surface, Cambria Quartz, and Wilsonart HD.

1. Your kitchen cabinets have lost their color and luster.
2. Your kitchen appliances aren’t working like they should.
3. Water damage.
4. Your countertops are scratched or damaged beyond easy repair or annual maintenance (in the case of granite and some stone products).
5. You don’t feel like eating in your kitchen.
6. You’ve stopped entertaining friends and family because of your kitchen.
7. Your kitchen just doesn’t work for you anymore — for example, the layout isn’t right for you or your growing family.
8. The kitchen looks dated due to the colors or patterns selected years ago.
9. You purchased a “fixer upper”.
10. Little things are starting to go wrong.

Cambria

This will be a short post, because quartz is virtually immune to damage and very easy to clean.

To clean, just wipe it with warm water.  It’s almost maintenance free!

There is very little maintenance required with quartz surfaces.  The superior hardness of quartz makes this countertop a good choice because it is not porous like granite.  With today’s busy lifestyles, quartz is becoming a popular choice for many homeowners.  It is resistant to stains like coffee, wine, vinegar, lemon juice and other common stain-producing products.  Because of this nonporous surface, these counters don’t have to be sealed in order to keep their shine.  Another benefit is that quartz countertops are very difficult to scorch.  However, the use of trivets and hot pads is recommended.

Cambria

Meganite

MEGANITE has physical properties that prevent food, dirt, bacteria, and germs from penetrating its surface.  Routine cleaning using soap, water, or window cleaner will remote most dirt and stains.  To disinfect, occassionally wipe the surface with equal parts of household bleach and water.  Always towel dry to remote water spots.  Meganite does offer warranties.

Special Care

• For matte or satin finish countertops, rub the stain with a cleanser like Ajax or Comet and a Scotch-Brite pad with water.  Always rub in a circular motion, then rinse and towel dry.  Occassionally, rub the entire surface with a Scotch-Brite pad to maintain the matte or satin finish.
• For a semi-gloss finish, us a non-abrasive cleanser with bleach or diluted bleach and rub in a circular motion with a white Scotch-Brite pad.  Dry with a towel and use a non-abrasive polish compound to enhance the surface.
• For a high-gloss finish, use a sponge and apply a non-abrasive polish compound.  Extremely difficult stains may require hand sanding with 600-grit sandpaper, followed by polishing with a white polish compound using a soft cloth.
• For MEGANITE sinks and bowls, use a scouring cleanser with a Scotch-Brite pad and water.  Occassionally, fill the sink or bowl with a solution of equal parts household bleach and water.  Let stand for about 10-15 minutes.  Rinse sides and bottom with water after draining.

Preventive Care

• MEGANITE should be protected from hot pans directly from the stove or oven by the use of hot pads or trivets equipped with rubber-tipped feet.
• Always place a flame-resistant hot pad or trivet underneath a heat-generating appliance such as a crock-pot or electric frying pan.
• Some strong chemicals can cause damage to your MEGANITE surface if left in contact for a long time.  Paint removers, oven cleaners, contact adhesive solvent, rust removers, or lacquer thinners should be flushed with soapy water as quickly as possible, rinsed with clean water and dried with a towel.  If you spill nail polish, remove it with a NON-acetone based nail polish remover and soapy water.
• When pouring boiling water into MEGANITE sinks, run cold water at the same time.  Allow hot grease to cool slightly before pouring it into the sink or garbage disposal.
• Never cut food directly on a MEGANITE surface.  Always use a cutting board.

Removal of Cuts & Scratches

MEGANITE is easily repaired.  Most cuts and scratches can be removed without hiring a professional.

• For a matte or satin finish, hand sand the cut or scratch with a 220-grit sanding disc, sanding in a circular motion.  When the cut or scratch is removed, hand sand the area with a 320 or 400-grit sanding disc in a circular motion.  Finally, rub the area with a Scotch-Brite pad.
• For a semi-gloss finish, sand the cut or scratch as you would for a matte finish.  Follow-up with a white rubbing compound applied with a soft cloth and then rub with a white Scotch-Brite pad.
• For a high-gloss finish, sand the cut with a 220-grit sanding disc until eliminated.  Follow with a 320 or 400-grit sanding disc and then a 600-grit sanding disc, all in a circular motion.  Buff with a white polishing compound and a low-speed polisher equipped with a wool pad.  Apply a non-abrasive countertop polish.  You can find this polish at most home stores.