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Quartz tends to be more affordable than granite but is no less durable or aesthetically pleasing than more expensive stones. Fox Granite provides quartz for countertops that improve the style of kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas in a memorable way. Just like granite, quartz is available in different colors like gray, white, tan, blue, white, and more. Want to change up the countertops in your home? Trust Fox Granite for our Austin quartz installation services.
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Offering the highest quality stone for our Austin granite customers is what we do here at Fox Granite. Meticulously sourced from the mountains of South American countries like Brazil, granite is available in a wide selection of different natural colors like browns, blues, blacks, whites, and creams. As granite is a luxury product, Fox Granite strives to provide top-quality granite in Austin and the surrounding areas.
Choosing Fox for marble countertops in Central Texas ensures that you’re selecting the industry’s finest. Our crew consists of marble countertop specialists well-versed in the various types of marble they handle and install daily. Whether your preference is for a timeless and elegant marble countertop or a unique and extraordinary design, Fox has the perfect option to suit your taste. Rely on the professionals at Fox for exceptional marble countertop installation in Central Texas.
“We just love the granite countertops. The price was great, the installation was so good, we’re delighted. Excellent customer service was outstanding. I’d use them anytime. You’ll make a good move using them versus the expensive competitors. I’d refer Fox Granite to anyone in Austin who wants quality work at a price no one can match.”
“Fox Granite was amazing from the beginning. Beat all the competition on price and range of products / applications they could handle. They were very well with communication from the start. You can really tell they take pride in their work and they take good care of their customer. I absolutely LOVE my new countertops, sinks and back splash! Highly recommended for anyone looking for granite in the Austin area!
“Having any work performed on your home can be stressful. Not only the time involved, but the price and the thought of “I hope I picked the right company” all come into play. I must say Fox Granite eliminated all of those stressful concerns. Sam and his team were quick to provide an estimate, and schedule the work. Sam kept me informed every step of the way. The team exceeded my expectations in terms of time and quality. The countertops, backsplash and sink look amazing! I wish every experience with home improvement was this easy! Thanks Fox Granite! You guys ROCK!”
“Recently moving to Austin, I needed countertops quickly to finish my kitchen renovation. Fox Granite installed stunning countertops just one week after measuring. Mallory is incredible and made all the difference. Her communication is amazing!! Pricing was extremely fair. Couldn’t recommend this team more!”
“We live out of state, and needed granite countertops installed in our kitchen in our property in south Austin. Mallory was great to work with! She helped us throughout the entire process, making it very easy for us from afar. The new countertops look fantastic!!!”
“Writing this review after our second project with Fox Granite. Greg, Sam and Jesse are great to work with and do high quality work. When we started our kitchen renovations I knew this is the team that I wanted to do the countertops as they did an amazing job in our bathrooms previously. Attention to detail, professional attitude and being flexible to work around a delay with the cabinets. Add to that some of the best pricing around Austin and Fox Granite should be considered for any countertop projects you might have.”
“Greg and Sam are awesome to work with! Our kitchen is so beautiful and installation was done perfectly. Highly recommend this Austin family-owned business for a truly stress free experience.”
“Fantastic communication and follow through. Craftmanship, attention to detail and quality products are the rewards you will attain with Fox Granite in Austin. Every aspect of the process exceeded all expectations. Helpful and attentive. Very proud of our Fox Granite project, more than a countertop, it is a work of art!!!”
“I would recommend Fox Granite in Austin as they are professional, on time and deliver everything they promise. We have a fairly large kitchen so there are two seams in our granite countertops. Great precision and care was taken when installed and the seams are actually hard to find! Sam and Greg Fox have a true desire for customer satisfaction.”
“Sam and Greg Fox made the experience painless, from the first phone call to the installation the process was smooth and easy. The installation crew was on time and did a fantastic job. Excellent is the only way to describe it!”
At Fox Granite, we specialize in providing professional countertop installation and repair for homeowners in Austin and the rest of the Central Texas area. We offer a wide selection of kitchen and bathroom countertops, as well as backsplashes, to ensure they complement your home’s interior design. We’ve installed hundreds of quartz and granite countertops in Central Texas – odds are you probably know someone who had their countertops installed by Fox Granite!
Fox Granite is led by experienced granite countertop specialists with over 15 years in the construction industry. Since 2010, our family-owned countertop shop has transformed homes in Austin, TX.
We thoroughly plan your granite countertop installation project. We start by preparing you for two in-home appointments: one for measuring and templating your granite countertops and one for installing them.
We craft our granite countertops from high quality slabs. Our skilled craftsmen transform these granite slabs entirely by hand using specialized tools to fabricate, polished and install them in your home.
Our team of countertop experts meets with you to discuss your project needs and provides you with a free quote.
We schedule the project and take measurements for your new countertops using the digital template method.
Fox Granite is a leading expert on granite and quartz countertops for kitchens and bathrooms. We pride ourselves on educating our potential clients during their free in-home consultation and as they continue to prepare for their upcoming project. Along with appearing on A&E, our informative videos have garnered over 180,000 views on YouTube. Our videos cover a wide range of topics related to countertops, including: choosing a granite slab, countertop maintenance, how to pick a sink, and much more.
Fox Granite provides its quartz and granite countertop installation in Austin and the surrounding areas! We offer a wide selection of granite cuts, designs, and colors for you to choose from, all at an affordable price. Our granite countertop experts will travel to your Austin area home to give you a free quote and provide you with picture samples to help you choose the best option for your kitchen or bathroom. We are here to help you every step of the way and will ensure that you are satisfied with your new countertops. We proudly provide quartz and granite countertop installation services in Austin and nearby areas.
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Granite countertops seldom crack given the proper care and maintenance. There are some things you can do to avoid granite chipping or cracking. Two of the most common ways for granite to crack is from someone sitting on the very edge, or the shock of a hot pan on a cold countertop. To avoid cracks or chips occurring this way, avoid sitting on your granite countertops entirely, and always use a pot holder or trivet for your pots and pans when cooking. If you do see a crack in your granite countertop, call the experts at Fox Granite as soon as possible. Cracks on a granite countertop tend to spread, and without immediate repair, you’re opening the door for the possibility of an entire portion of your countertop breaking off.
Cleaning granite countertops is no more difficult than cleaning typical wooden countertops. With a mixture of mild soap or water or ammonia-free window cleaner, wipe down your granite countertops to keep them clean and shiny. If you do see staining, you can use mild soap and water to remove the stains. But, staining is rare on well-sealed granite countertops, so this should not be a common occurrence.
Granite is formed underneath the surface of the earth, as the product of the crystallization of once-molten materials that have been under the conditions of extreme pressure and heat for millions of years. When these rocks reach very high temperatures, they will begin to melt, then the water works to cool this molten rock. Larger crystals will grow large enough to be visible during this slow cooling process, which is then harvested to create things like countertops, tables, and other granite-using furniture.
Granite is composed of a crystalline structure, which oftentimes features natural fissures that may look like cracks, but they are not defects. These fissures do not in any way impair the functionality or durability of the stone. Those experienced in granite often look for stone that feature these fissures, as they feel that it adds to the natural beauty of the stone.
True, natural granite, like the stone provided by Fox Granite Countertops, can not be scratched with a standard kitchen knife. This is because granite is one of the hardest materials on earth. The Mohs Hardness Scale is used to identify the hardness of minerals. Within this scale, diamond scores a 10, while granite scores a 7. Based on the Mohs Hardness Scale, a standard kitchen knife can only scratch materials of 5.5 or below.
While knives won’t damage granite countertops, granite countertops can destroy your kitchen knives. If you look at the Mohs Hardness Scales as a “which material wins” scenario, granite countertops will easily beat out your kitchen knives, resulting in damage to your favorite cooking tools. Therefore, we don’t recommend using granite countertops as a cutting board.
There are several reasons why quartz is a popular alternative to granite for things like countertops, but paramount among these are price and availability. Unlike granite, quartz is typically produced in a factory. This means that there is an almost endless supply of quartz. The high availability of quartz makes it considerably cheaper than granite. Some other reasons that homeowners might opt for quartz instead of granite include:
Quartz is a crystalline form of a silicon diode, and just so happens to be the second most common mineral on earth. This mineral is durable and readily available, and this availability makes it an affordable alternative to granite. Quartz is also used in several different construction applications, as well as electronics, alongside being a popular choice for furniture like countertops.
You can find quartz all over the world due to how common this mineral is, but the two largest natural quartz mines in the world are found in Brazil and Arkansas. The largest ever piece of natural quartz was found in Brazil and weighed in at over 44 tons. Quartz can also be found on beaches, in deserts and rivers, and on mountaintops all over the world.
Quartz is much more heat resistant than materials like Formica and wood. When compared to granite, quartz is far less heat resistant. You’ll need to take extra care when dealing with hot pans and pots for your quartz countertop. This is because resin components of quartz countertops are more vulnerable to direct heat. Always use pot holders, hot pads, and trivets for hot cooking tools when placing them on your quartz countertop.
Shower edges, coffee tables, window sills, fireplaces, and kitchen and bathroom countertops are excellent choices for quartz construction. Commercially, quartz is used for food service counters, reception tops, and conference tables. We never recommend quartz countertops for outdoor applications as the UV rays from the sun can discolor the stone.
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