Charlie Thiede's (rocktopsgranite) Blog

Rock Tops Granite and Marble Fabricators are the Leading Experts with over 100 Years Combined, Specialized Experience   Rock Solid Service with Rock Tops Quality Features:   Artfully merge the Latest Technology with Old World Stone Craftsmanship Computer controlled cutting equipment for 100% Prec...

Your kitchen designer has met with you, educating you about the different types of stone countertops, and now you, the homeowner, have chosen granite for your natural stone countertop.  The next step, which is also the most important, to a successful and pleasing expectation is what we call the, ...

Granite makes an intriguing statement in a Kitchen, whether a smooth or mirrored finish, curved corners or intricate edge details, granite is assured to complement any kitchen design or layout.  Granite's durability causes it to be resistant to water, stains, even heat; causing it to be able to h...

Marble comes in various varieties from which it is named, from the quarry that it comes from - such as Paros, Pentelli of Greece and Carrara of Italy.   Marble, crystallized limestone is composed of quartz and orthoclase, or sometimes microcline.  Typically marble is used on construction of build...

  There are many finishes to choose from when selecting granite slab - polished, satin, and honed are just a few.  Each finish creates a distinct appeal to the face of the granite (that is the surface you see), in terms of appearance, feel and aesthetics to a room. We have provided short summary ...

The most popular remodeling project in homes today is kitchen remodeling.  The kitchen has become the room that the family spends a lot of time.  The type of countertop is the first thing to consider in remodeling the kitchen.  There are many types of surfaces, granite, marble, or synthetic.  The...

The beautiful 15,000 sq. ft. showroom, containing over 1200 unique slabs of granite was awe inspiring to the group   Macomb, MI - Mark Maupin, founder of the National Real Estate Network recently took a few members of his group to visit showroom of Rock Tops Granite, in Macomb, Michigan.  Rock To...

Real estate investors look forward to a new vendor joining the meeting in November, to network and share their home remodeling ideas   Detroit, MI - Members of the National Real Estate Network in Detroit are looking forward to a visit from a new vendor who services property managers and real esta...

As one of the nation's fastest growing companies, who have installed over 10,000 granite countertops in 2008 alone, and opened 4 new stores in the last few weeks, they have earned a good name    Macomb, MI - Rock Tops Granite is one of the nation's fastest growing companies and they are recognize...

Advance Payment to a Contractor; Are You Joking?  Real Estate Professional and College Instructor "Eats his Words" when he Interviews the President of Rock Tops Granite   Detroit, MI - Mark Maupin, college instructor with over 25 years experience in the real estate and property management busines...