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Meet the Owner of Northwoods Granite

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:58:00 GMT

Meet the owner of NorthWoods Granite, LLC, Ilya Burlak. Ilya has been in the stone countertop industry for 11+ years and started NorthWoods Granite in March of 2015. His favorite part of his job is the smile on his customers faces when they see...

Granite - It's Not Just for Countertops!

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:58:00 GMT

Granite - It's Not Just for Countertops!

April 25,2019

The look and durability of granite has been appealing for use as countertops for many years - but have you also thought about the other projects in your home that granite can be used for? Kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities are by far the most popular places to utilize granite in the home and here are some more options on what you can use this stone for:

Fireplace hearths & surrounds (check out the photos of the before and after)
Outside bar tops
Tub surrounds
Bench tops
Pet food dish holders
Office desks
Table tops (kitchen tables, end tables, coffee tables, etc.)
Windowsills

Granite Vs. Laminate - What's the Real Price Difference?

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:58:00 GMT

Granite Vs. Laminate - What's the Real Price Difference?

April 3,2019

When considering countertop options, whether in a newly constructed home or a remodel of an existing home, price is typically an important factor. While granite is still priced higher than laminate countertops, the cost difference between the two choices has significantly lowered in the last decade. Natural stone is becoming more and more affordable, and its benefits are worth getting a price on stone countertops, even if you're convinced your budget only allows for laminate tops. Granite countertop benefits include uniqueness of natural stone, durability and heat resistance. The lifespan of properly cared for natural stone countertops and the value they add to your home make the price difference practically non-existent in the long run.

If you're in the market for new countertops and are convinced laminate is your only option but would prefer natural stone countertops, contact NorthWoods Granite, LLC for a quote. Compare prices and the benefits of the different materials. Take into account the cost of the countertops, any extra installation charges there may be for other material, and the sink you'll purchase. Our quotes include fabrication, installation, and our standard sinks.

Your countertops, no matter what the material is, are an investment; consider all your options and get exactly what you want.

Here's a few examples of the uniqueness of Granite

Get to Know Northwoods Granite

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:53:23 GMT

Get to Know Northwoods Granite

Hello and welcome to our NorthWoods Granite, LLC Blog! This blog has been created primarily for information, ideas and inspiration in regards to utilizing stone in your home, whether it's for your kitchen or bathroom countertops, fireplace surround, table top or more. We'll keep you updated on the latest stone trends, and answer some common questions we experience when working in this industry. First and foremost, who are we and where did we come from?

NorthWoods Granite opened in May 2015 in Askov, MN. We fabricate and install stone products, largely countertops, to property owners throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The owners are Ilya Burlak, who has over 12 years of experience in the stone countertop industry and his wife Jennifer Burlak, who handles the marketing and administrative tasks for NorthWoods Granite. All of the stone fabrication and installation is done by NorthWoods Granite themselves and we typically employ 2-3 employees. Over the last 4 years, the business has grown, new equipment has been added, and a whole new shop and showroom was built and completed in January of 2019. NorthWoods Granite has moved to their new shop but still remain in the great little town of Askov, MN.

At NorthWoods Granite, we pride ourselves in providing a high quality product to all of our customers. Maintaining good communication with everyone we work with is important to us, and we respond quickly to requests for quotes or general information. We have many slabs of granite to view right at our shop and our showroom carries a large quantity of quartz samples in various colors. A customer is able to view sink, edge, and tile options right in our showroom also! When picking a stone color, there is also the option to go directly to one of the stone distributors we work with in the metro area; these distributors carry hundreds of colors of full slabs of granite, marble, quartz and quartzite, and are able to send us the slabs that you select.

This is NorthWoods Granite, where we started, what we do, and where we are now. If you have any questions for us, please give us a call or email us, our information is available on the "contact us" tab of our website.