Countertop Shoppe

Luxurious Kitchen

2012-01-14T08:29:00.000-08:00

Here's the finished result from the beautiful Fusion slab we posted awhile back. Our clients gained significant storage space without changing the footprint of their kitchen by using European style full access cabinetry from Holiday Kitchens. The exquisite finish is a handbrushed glaze. More details & pictures are published in the current issue of Signature Kitchens & Baths.

Gorgeous Fusion Quartzite

2011-06-20T19:23:00.000-07:00

What a stunning piece of material our client has selected for her new kitchen. Definitely a conversation piece...really, it's like fine art at your fingertips! We'll post more pictures as the project develops. Their cabinetry will be just as striking...ivory with a hand brushed finish.

Wondering what quartzite is? The Marble Institute of America describes it as "a metamorphic quartz based stone formed in exceedingly hard layers. In some deposits, instrusion of minerals during the formation process create unusual coloration."

Here's a close-up of the piece:

Fisher's Kitchen & Bath Project Feature

2011-02-07T21:59:00.001-08:00

The HyVee Culinary Club Room Kitchen is featured in the current Signature Kitchen & Bath journal, a national publication.

Be sure to come see it for yourself at our next open house there on Saturday, Feb. 19th from noon til 3 p.m. You'll love all the neat organizational tools.

Magazine Cover Feature

2010-12-09T17:56:00.000-08:00

Here's the kitchen we showed you a few posts back...featured on the cover of a national design journal! This kitchen is right here in Topeka. Jean Lawson at Gardner's Floor Covering helped us with the glass backsplash tile. Isn't it beautiful?

Granite Remnant Sale Extended

2010-11-15T20:41:00.000-08:00

There's still time to take advantage of our granite remnant sale. We've extended this special offer through Saturday, Nov. 20th.

Granite Remnant Sale

2010-11-11T14:23:00.000-08:00

This is the perfect time to upgrade a bathroom vanity or perhaps add an island in the kitchen. We have a huge selection of granite/quartz remnants that we're offering at more than 40% off retail pricing. Be sure to visit our showroom this Friday or Saturday!

New Hyvee Culinary Kitchen

2010-09-22T16:11:00.000-07:00

We recently completed the new Hyvee Culinary Club Room Kitchen. Come take a peek at it Saturday, October 9th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Transitional Kitchen

2010-08-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

Have an older home? Here's a good example of blending old & new resulting in a beautiful update! Our client found just the right touch of contemporary appliances to fit in their 104 year old home. Watch for this kitchen to be feautured in Signature Kitchen & Baths later this Fall.

Fisher's Kitchen & Bath

2010-06-10T20:04:00.000-07:00

Noticed our new sign at Countertop Shoppe? Fisher's Kitchen & Bath offers full design service for any project you're dreaming about. Included in all projects is professsional installation ... eliminating headaches and hassle for our clients.

Optimize Space in Master Bath

2010-06-10T19:38:00.000-07:00

No room to expand the footprint of your master bath? Check out what these folks did to optimize every inch of floor space. Tucked behind the doors to the right of the shower is a full size washer and dryer stack. Drawers below the vanity sinks provide handy storage as does the custom hutch (topped with granite to match the vanity cabinet)...it has a tip out laundry bin.

Home Show

2010-02-27T08:48:00.000-08:00

2010-02-14T19:03:00.000-08:00

With all of the many different color and design options available from Countertop Shoppe, the result is sure to be lovable!

Motivo

2010-02-08T18:47:00.000-08:00

These new colors, Crocodile and Lace, come from Caesarstone's Motivo collection. We love the unique texture!

Take a look at http://www.caesarstoneus.com/ for more new colors. Chocolate Truffle not only sounds yummy, it's a beautifully recycled product.

Eos Vanity Sale

2010-01-08T15:38:00.000-08:00

Color Options
Keep in mind that it is best to come view the full

sized samples at our show room.

Desert Pebble ________________Hatteras

Dune Sand____________________ Barrington

Tan Pebble______________________Tacoma

Sandbridge____________________ Newport

Montauk_____________________Marine Pebble

Alleghany__________________ Portland

Piedmont______________________Giallo

Kashmir______________________ Acadia

Galveston______________________ Halifax

Cosmos Granite

2010-01-08T10:55:00.000-08:00

Magazine Feature

2010-01-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

One of our recent projects is featured in the current issue of Signature Kitchen and Baths. These are beautiful Medallion Designer Gold cabinets with a glazed finish. You may click on the picture to enlarge for reading.

Luxurious Laundry Room

2010-01-06T16:36:00.005-08:00

Concetto

2009-12-29T12:31:00.001-08:00

We have recently started carrying a collection from Caesarstone, Concetto; it is totally amazing. These colors are made from semi-precious stones that are hand cut! Some of these stones are rare and hard to find. It's definitely a one of a kind collection.

2009-12-28T17:49:00.000-08:00

We've found a neat product to update a boring vanity mirror. It'll save the hassle of removing the mirror from your wall and look sharp when you're done. You can install the frames yourself or we can do it the same time we install a new vanity countertop. Take a peek at the video on the mirrormate website and then come in to view samples and order at our showroom.

www.mirrormate.com

Gorgeous Granite

2009-12-28T10:57:00.001-08:00

2009-12-24T10:12:00.000-08:00

Isn't she a cutie?? And check out the new paint job on the kitchen that was in the first blog post. Neat, eh? Just remember...if you're an adult, don't try perching on your countertop like this!

Limited Edition Vetrazzo Colors Just Released

2009-12-16T20:21:00.000-08:00

Vetrazzo recently announced four new stunning red glass mixes.These are limited edition colors and won't last long. Red glass is a rare find for these folks! Ruby Red is made from gorgeous misshaped red goblets.Also available with a patina finish.Firehouse red has brighter, more "fiery" shades of red and dark orange. It is made from wing tip light covers, warning beacons and runway lights. Also available with a patina finish.

Another limited edition available in small quantities every month is Millefiori. It is made from waste generated in the manufacturing of art glass.

FAQ regarding Vetrazzo Recycled Glass

2009-12-15T20:31:00.000-08:00

Curious about recycled glass? Read on.

Q: What is Vetrazzo?

A: Vetrazzo is a stunning product used for countertops, tabletops, flooring and architectural cladding. It's made from recycled glass and a cement binder. Even the binder uses recycled fly ash-a waste by-product of coal burning power plants.

Q: Where does the glass come from? How much is recycled?

A:100% of the glass used in Vetrazzo is recycled and comprises 85% of the material. The largest source of glass is the neighborhood curbside recycling programs.

Other glass comes from post-industrial usage, windows, drinking glasses, stemware, automotive glass, reclaimed glass from building demolition and other unusual sources such as decommissioned traffic light lenses.

Q: Will it stain?

A:Vetrazzo is less porous than marble and concrete and equivalent to some granite. You do have to care for it.

85% of the surface is glass, which is impervious to stain. However, acids (like red wine, lemon juice and vinegar) will etch the matrix of the surface ( the concrete area between the glass) if not cleaned up right away. And staining agents (like coffee and tea) will leave a trace if allowed to remain on the surface.

Luckily, like aged butcher block, marble and concrete, signs of living can actually enhance the character of the surface. If you clean messes up quickly, your Vetrazzo will remain unchanged. If you are more carefree, you may appreciate the natural patina that develops as you live with and enjoy your countertop. Also, dark mixes and those with patina hide the signs of a carefree lifestyle remarkably well.

Q: Can you cut on it? Can you put a hot pot on it? Is it durable?

A: Yes, yes and yes. However...it will dull your knives...and leaving hot pots on it for long periods of time may damage the sealer.

Q: How do you take care of Vetrazzo?

A: Sealant should be reapplied every year or two. It's as easy as waxing your car. Wipe it on, let it sit for 20 minutes and wipe it off.

To keep the "just like new" finish, apply a wax ( like Goddard's Marble Wax) and then reapply twice a year or so. The wax barrier provides additional time for wiping up spills before they break through the sealer.

Stains that refuse to wipe up can be repaired by your fabricator or if you're a true do-it-yourselfer, you can try the poultice recipe at the Vetrazzo website.

Q: How do I buy Vetrazzo?

A: Visit http://www.vetrazzo.com/ to find an authorized fabricator nearby.

Q: Does it have a warranty?

A: Yes...10 years! Vetrazzo will supply the material if there is a manufacturing defect and your fabricator will supply the installation.(hint: be sure to select a reputable fabricator) You will need to pay any additional fees...such as labor to reinstall plumbing.

Kitchen Update

2009-12-11T19:42:00.000-08:00

Hello,
The homeowner is delighted with this recent transformation of her kitchen. Along with beautiful granite countertops, she gained a cozy seating area under the window and an updated undermount sink, faucet and nifty soap dispenser. The before pictures show Loren using our digital templating system.

Hello!

2009-12-11T19:08:00.001-08:00

This blog is dedicated to our store in Topeka, KS; Countertop Shoppe. We are just east of Target, on the south side of 21st street. Below is a map that might help you see where we are! Check back often to learn about new products and our current projects.
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