This question is often posed online, therefore we’re taking our time to explain why a strict local search might actually be less beneficial that it would usually seem. UK is filled with granite worktop companies that are willing to operate and deliver on the grand scale. You shouldn’t dismiss that. Find out why:

Localising your search results may be very limiting . . .

If you search for a local granite worktops company, and restrict yourself strictly to such, there’s a higher chance on you missing out on very good partnerships from other national businesses. A local company might not offer the product/colour you are searching for e.g. a chopping board or Absolute Black granite. Or perhaps their services are limited e.g. they don’t deal with repair of stone countertops.

A lot of people are under the assumption that granite worktops companies only deliver/fit the worktops in a nearby region, and offer the cheapest prices to locals – this is very far from the truth. Companies like Polish Granite LTD will deliver/fit worktops and provide quotations to everyone from across the whole UK, at very close prices – no matter whether you live in London or Edenborough.

We are located in Salford, Manchester, but that does not mean we restrict our services to customers in this area. Polish Granite’s policy was always to deliver the granite and quartz worktop products across the whole of UK, or even beyond. On multiple occasions we travelled to Ireland . . . and we never refused a project/customer because of distance restrictions, or travel-time holding us back.

Why’s it worth reaching out to national worktop suppliers?

As we mentioned above – the local suppliers might have limited products or services, potentially forcing you to opt for a second-best scenario, a second-best project. Even if you live in London, a grand city which contains over 30+ quartz worktop companies, there’s a chance that none of them will match the service you require. If you’re located in a smaller area, like Sheffield, opting for the 3-4 local suppliers may be even more difficult and frustrating. Therefore it’s always worth to reach out beyond the boundaries and contact other companies outside your area regarding a quote.

Speaking of the quotes, in our case, for customers outside of Manchester (our base), we only charge a little extra for the fuel that is spent to get to your location. Therefore the increase in price isn’t astronomic, but at least you’re not only guaranteed a flawless, 5-star service, but also the exact service you require. Sometimes it’s worth to pay a little more but receive that special granite colour you always wanted, or have a breakfast bar that your local granite firms didn’t have in their offer . . .

On a similar point, our time-frame (or turnaround) is very quick. Maybe even quicker than with your local supplier. We usually take up to a week to manufacture and fully fit your quartz worktops from the day of templating. We possess advanced CNC technology that cuts out the worktops almost instantly and our fitters have at least 10+ years of experience in the field of masonry, making their work fast and efficient.

We dedicate ourselves, our work & products to all who request them

Whether you’re from Northumberland, Greater London or barren tips of Cornwall, we will gladly visit you for a granite or quartz worktops installation. In fact, last year (2019) alone we visited some of the most remote and inaccessible places in the UK:

1. January – we installed a huge Absolute Black granite worktops kitchen in a Cumbrian house, just a couple miles south from Keswick.
2. March – we travelled all the way to Lairg, Scotland to fit Cararra White worktops and floor panels in a remote villa-home (not too dissimilar from the one seen on Skyfall).
3. June – we voyaged to the Isle of Man, venturing by sea on a ferry with our Blue Pearl worktops loaded onto the van. To this day, our fitters say it was an exceptional experience.
4. August – we ventured through Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines to reach our urbanised destination: Newcastle upon Tyne to finish an extensive quartz worktops project.
5. September – we went past the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales to install a kitchen worktops island from Neolith ceramic in a home not too far from the National Park itself.
6. November – we crossed the Dartmoor National Park in Cornwall to reach the suburbs of Plymouth, ready to fit the Dekton sintered stone worktops at a customer property.

As you can see, we are determined to undauntedly travel 500 miles North, South, East and West, through forests, mountains and even water just to reach customers who desire our services. We are proud of what we do; Polish Granite and its employees excel in the masonry industry, and therefore we want everyone across the UK to experience this quality service – treat us as your local suppliers.

If you’re from London, Sheffield, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Inverness, Cardiff, Bristol, Southampton, Cambridge or Norfolk, or any other towns, cities and villages scattered around the UK – don’t hesitate to get in touch. Polish Granite will happily accommodate your needs.

Why choose locally, when a 5 star, trusted, renowned company like Polish Granite delivers to your door?

Remember, even long distance doesn’t impact our efficiency and duration to carry out certain jobs. For most part (unless you live on a UK island) we’ll be willing to fit your worktops within 7 days from the date of templating, which is more or less the same timeframe we offer to our local customers.

So, next time you begin to browse the world wide web for local granite and quartz suppliers, don’t bother searching for granite worktops near me and quartz worktops near me – simply visit Polish Granite. We’ll provide a rapid, quality, reliable service at almost the same cost.

Treat us as a nearby granite business that you could rely on.

‘Are Polish Granite not more expensive than local granite & quartz companies?’

On the grand scale of things (i.e. big worktops projects) – insignificantly. What does that mean?

Well, we will usually charge you more to only cover fuel costs. In rare circumstances e.g. travelling to very remote areas like northern tips of Scotland, our employees may need accommodation, which may have to be accounted for in the pricing.

Nevertheless, even if you live very far away, we won’t charge you a lot more than your local quartz and granite firms. Yes, it may be that extra £100+ pounds, but at least you’ll be served by a professional, proven and prestigious company – guaranteeing you that your product and the whole service process is executed sublimely.

With us, and many other granite businesses offering national service, you have tens of positive reviews and testimonials spanning 15+ years to back up us as your choice. With smaller, local companies, that reliability may not be guaranteed.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them a try – absolutely you should. Supporting small, local businesses is very important. But prior to doing so, ensure you carry out extensive research and preferably rely on a word-of-mouth opinion from their past clients.

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Every house has a central place, where all the actions take place, where people gather to talk, celebrate or simply enjoy their time together. In many cases it’s the kitchen that serves as such a gathering spot. The kitchen can be the heart of your home – yet it needs to fulfil a few conditions in order to do so. First of all, the heart of your home needs to have proper space. Space arrangement and layout are key factors when it comes to home design. Perfect kitchen needs to have proper amount of space, it can’t be crammed or awkward. Still, it can’t be overwhelming – too much space can make you feel small and therefore uncomfortable. Secondly, ideal kitchen needs to have an atmosphere. The general feeling of a given room is an outcome of many overlapping factors – colours, type of furniture, details, light etc. In spite of the fact that there are so many things – one thing is always essential – it’s the kitchen worktop.

Rustic kitchens: design rooted in nature

Styles and designs constantly change over time. Interestingly, they are always somehow rooted in nature. What’s even more, it’s quite a fad now to go back to rustic design. Rustic kitchen design is truly gaining popularity now. Basically, a rustic kitchen refers to refined home design that’s deeply rooted in nature and natural surroundings. Although, this may seem a little vogue, (after all what’s a natural surrounding?) in practice rustic kitchen is pretty easy to identify. First of all, rustic kitchen can be recognized by its palette of colours. Rustic kitchens are usually filled with colours frequently encountered and associated with nature such as earthly browns, beiges or greys. What’s more, it’s all about natural textures. Think for example about the exquisite texture of wood, natural stone or raw building materials of walls. Yet, let’s not forget about the fact that contemporary rustic kitchens don’t look like the kitchens from the past – raw and rough furniture and fixtures that are also sturdy and solid, no subtlety at all. Modern rustic kitchens rooted in natural materials and textures are perfectly balanced with sophisticated finishes.

Granite worktop – the perfect completion

Clean lines, smooth surfaces and clear edges are things that definitely distinguish contemporary rustic kitchens. Such modern accents are paired with natural accessories and materials and as a result create stunning kitchens. Granite worktops are perfect examples of modern elements that work perfectly in rustic interiors. After all, they are made of a natural rock. What’s more, granite isn’t just a rock. It’s widely recognized for its stunning beauty – unique colours and underlying veining. Granite worktops fit in perfectly in rustic kitchens where it’s particularly important to rely on natural surroundings. What’s more, granite worktops with their perfect cutting and polishing create balance and harmony. Natural texture is somehow tamed with smoothness and clean lines. Modern embodiment of nature is therefore perfectly achieved in such granite worktops.

Rustic kitchen ideas – country kitchens’ arrangement in several ways

As we have already mentioned, we can give the rustic kitchen a certain character, following our own taste and aesthetic choices. Among the most interesting ways of arrangement, we have selected for you those that are most common.

Rustic kitchen with a predominance of wood

This is the quintessence of farmhouse style. For such kitchen interior choose wooden furniture or at least make sure its fronts are made of wood. Colour – preferably natural, although whitewashed, varnished or dark wood cabinets, e.g. oak, also works well. Wall cabinets should include models with glass doors, behind which you can display stylish crockery or other utensils. Worktops and kitchen island may be of wood or stone. Both materials need to be properly impregnated, which extends their durability.

The arrangement will become more dynamic if you hang a few open shelves on the wall, and on them you can place containers for herbs, old mills, mortars, etc. Your rustic kitchen can’t do without a wooden table and chairs, on which you must place soft cushions with flowers or other floral patterns. When it comes to flooring, go for solid planks.

Modern rustic kitchen with black accents

This is a proposal for people who like simple interiors, but avoid the impression of excessive idyllicity and associations with an old country style kitchen. In such a room, bet on furniture in black, wooden or imitation wood. Choose simple cabinets without any decorations. Use crockery and decorations to liven up the look.

Copper pans, bowls and pots look fantastic. You can buy one or two dishes and treat them as a stylish decoration. On the shelves place clay bowls, mugs, wooden containers for spices, brass mortars. In such a kitchen, the floor can be finished with large terracotta tiles, while the walls can be tiled, for example with white tiles laid like bricks, i.e. offset by half a tile’s width from the previous row. Don’t forget live or dried herbs, which will not only brighten up the styling situation, but also provide you with fresh spices.

White rustic kitchens

The colour white is a symbol of purity, even sterility. It can be freely combined with other colours, especially pastels, which have a hint of white in them. White is very popular in interiors. It will also suit your rustic kitchen, as it goes very well with wood. A white rustic kitchen is a great option for a not-too-large interior, as this colour optically enlarges the rooms.

Of course, it is best to choose white painted wooden kitchen furniture. Fronts may be decoratively grooved or milled, thanks to which single-colour cabinets gain an interesting structural decoration. Other decorations can be e.g. impressive metal handles, often with porcelain elements, as well as any rails, on which you can expose nice dishes in a country style. The tops can be natural wood, as can the flooring. A table with a wooden top and stylised chairs will complete the arrangement.

Rustic provencal and English kitchen

Both belong to rustic kitchens. Both are based on white furniture, although in the French kitchen its shades, écru, delicate grey, beige appear more often. In addition, the furniture is sometimes decorated with a lavender motif, as well as a distressed finish. It is not uncommon for lower cabinets to be covered by a curtain instead of doors, or for their fronts to be openwork. Countertops are often stone, while the floor is made of terracotta imitating stone. The table must be wooden. Kitchen decorations in this style can be recognised by lavender or olive motifs.

A rustic kitchen in English style is based on white furniture, which is usually finished with mouldings and decorative cornices. Walls are sometimes decorated with white panelling. This style likes open shelves for decorative trinkets. What distinguishes English and French kitchens most are the patterns. In the English kitchen, classic roses flourish. They reign on fabrics – tablecloths, napkins, curtains – and on porcelain, especially tea pots and cups.

Rustic kitchen with stone walls

The most common choice for a country kitchen is a brick wall in the classic edition, i.e. in a reddish shade, although there are also supporters of white painted bricks. Such a wall looks stylish and visually warms the interior. This is an arrangement solution used in old houses and tenement houses, where the brick is often an unplastered element of the restored wall.

However, if you live in a block of flats and you love brick on the wall – you don’t have to worry. You can use stick-on wall tiles of small thickness, e.g. gypsum, which imitate the effect of old brickwork. To create the atmosphere of a rustic kitchen, in addition to a brick wall, choose furniture made of natural wood. You can also opt for old-style kitchen appliances such as cooktops with decorative knobs, ovens, hoods, sinks and faucets.

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What is the best stone for the kitchen worktops? This is the question many of you ask when deciding on furnishing your kitchen. One of the possibilities are scratch and heat-resistant granite worktop. It can give your kitchen classy touch and allure which some say may not be comparable with engineered stones. Texture, depth and colours of stones materias are truly unique and can really set your kitchen off. How to effectively use these qualities in furnishing your kitchen? The answer is to carefully consider your needs and find material with suitable features.

Best worktop material – important factors

Deciding on the best non-porous granite for the kitchen worktop with so wide range of colours available on the market paradoxically is not an easy task. As with engineered natural stones and surfaces there are many factors you need to take into account. First of all kitchen is most often a vital part of your living space, full of everyday activities. Therefore, it’s not only aesthetics that matters but also factors such as durability of the material used, its usefulness (think of all the spots and stains that need to be cleaned with a damp cloth, of all the possible impacts that may affect the surface, of all the possible activities etc.) design which suits all your practical needs, the possibility of fabrication, installation and finally cost. Every kitchen is different, so there is no way to find the best granite solid surface for the kitchen fit for all.

Granite worktops as an alternative to solid wood or durable stainless steel worktop

The best natural stone for kitchen worktops considering the natural stones are: granite, marble and soapstone. They all have different features so it’s really important to carefully think over what suits our needs best. Granite is a rock formed from magma, densely grained and very hard to damage by hot pans. It can be polished in a variety of ways. Like solid wood worktops, it’s known for its unique color – each slab is different and its high durability – it’s almost impossible to scratch compared to glass or laminate worktops. Therefore, granite worktops just like quartz or stainless steel worktop material is lifetime investment. However, you need to be careful with liquids, if they are not removed immediately stains may be left on your kitchen worktop.

Marble is a metamorphic rock, the name derives from Greek and means to sparkle. Such natural stone guarantees the timeless elegance with its unique color and veining. In contrast to granite marble is a softer material which can be scratched. Soapstone is made of natural material talc. Its name derives from the smooth and easy-to-clean kitchen worktop, in touch similar to soap. It emanates certain warmth hence it’s often used in traditional interiors. It is hardly stain resistant to all kind of stains and bacteria. It’s also non porous so it doesn’t absorb liquids. The color range is however limited, from white to dark shades. These are just a few distinct features of the most popular best stone for the kitchen worktops.

With regards to price natural granite quartz or marble described here are not by definition more expensive then engineered worktop materials. It all depends on variety of factors, starting from customizing the kitchen project, ordering material, fabrication, delivery etc. Certainly it’s an option worth considering.

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Integrating natural stone like granite, or man-made products like quartz or ceramic into every aspect of your home is a no brainer. Stone, no matter which material, is a classy, sleek but most of all durable product that can last a lifetime in all sorts of conditions.

What isn’t very obvious is that granite, ceramic or quartz tile sheets can be used to clad all sorts of surfaces. From walls to flooring and even some furniture. It’s an elegant, but above all a clever solution that will protect each surface from decay and every-day wear and tear.

This applies for project both inside as well as the outside, as no matter what weather conditions your stone faces, it will not be subject to impact.

Granite tiles – why you should use them in your home?

Granite is a mineral with unusual physical characteristics. It is valued for its durability, hardness and longevity. It is rated as a “seven” on the Mohs ten-point scale, which indicates its really high hardness. This translates into high resistance to abrasion, chipping and crushing. These characteristics make it a very desirable and quality building material.

Other physical characteristics that we cannot forget are its high resistance to frost, wind and low water absorption. Regarding the latter, with a good impregnation or ‘resinization’, we can say that granite tiles become virtually waterproof. In addition, due to its density, granite stores heat well, which is why it is so readily used in interiors. Despite the fact that it is difficult to scratch, chip or crush, it is susceptible to shaping, so there is no problem in adjusting its form to individual needs.

Natural stone tiles – what kind of tile to choose?

We can find the same colour of granite tiles in either floors, walls, decorations, fireplaces, claddings, utilities, windowsills or worktops etc. This is surely their biggest attribute, as they can be made to suit literally any place. The choice of granite wall tiles location is limitless, and as a customer, you choose where to place them and what they should look like. The job may also be left to the professional designer or an architect, they will perform their tasks according to the customer. However, bear in mind that apart from the undoubting decorative function, the granite tiles settled in interiors should also have other functions such as working use.

Most of all, the smooth and even/polished surfaced stone is used in many interiors. The rough surfaces are not recommended due to their uneven structure, thus being troublesome when in use. Amongst the uneven surfaces, however, the matted ones are amongst the most popular natural surfaces. Despite of their slight uneven area, they are still somewhat smooth, harmless seen as it isn’t sharp, therefore neither damage your clothing, but most importantly it is very easy to clean and maintain it. The interiors are always decorated with many different materials, such as limestone, soft alabaster, with medium tenderness marble or much harder granite or quartz.

Where you can use the granite floor tiles?

As we have already mentioned, black granite has extremely good physical characteristics. Therefore, it works well in various arrangements – both outdoors, where you can make granite floor tiles, lining the stairs or terrace, and in houses and apartments. Quality tiles granite are used for wall facings, floors, stairs, window sills and fireplace casings. Nothing stands in the way of using granite tiles also in the bathroom (e.g. on walls, countertops or under a shower) or in the kitchen (e.g. on floors, walls or as table tops). Clients and interior designers are also very eager to use them for finishing corridors and halls as they create an elegant atmosphere from the very entrance and are a great showpiece for the house.

Of course, granite tiles cannot be missing in many other spaces. They are very willingly used in service facilities – for instance in hotels, restaurants or offices. It is the right choice as high resistance to damage, low abrasion, easy to clean and beautiful, elegant appearance make granite floor tiles a delight for a long time. It is also worth remembering that a natural stone surface does not go out of fashion, so this arrangement will last for years and will still please the eye!

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Quartz worktops are a relatively new material on the market. Fashion for them came to us from Italy. Although they appeared only a few years ago, very quickly found recognition among investors and interior designers. Their numerous advantages and impressive properties make quality quartz worktops have many different applications.

Currently they are one of the most popular finishing materials, used in kitchens and bathrooms, as well as a decorative element. A multitude of colours, patterns and the possibility of imitation of various materials, allows you to go wild in the interior design, adapting the appearance of sinter to many, sometimes radically different architectural styles. So the question arises, whether quartz worktops can be used instead of previously valued cheap stone worktops? The truth is that in many cases already replace it.

Quartz worktops versus cheap stone worktops alternatives

We can talk about the advantages of quartz kitchen worktops for a long time, because the list of their advantages is indeed impressive. There is no need to colour or stretch the truth. It is enough to mention facts, and these speak for themselves.

Quartz kitchen worktops slabs are 300 x 100 cm. They can of course be cut to smaller sizes, but for this you need to use specialized equipment. Large format quartz kitchen slabs used to finish countertops in the kitchen and bathroom reduce the need for joints. They create a solid surface, which with the choice of an interesting pattern can look very original, impressive and elegant.

The large size of quartz worktops does not at all mean that the quality material has to be thick or heavy. This is definitely not the case. Unlike natural stone used in interior design, 300 x 100 cm quartz worktop slabs can be as thin as 3 mm. Originally they were produced only in this dimension, now there are slightly wider kitchen worktops slabs available, which further widens their range of application.

What is important, quartz kitchen is not only much thinner than stone worktops but also much lighter than it (more than 10 times). 1 m2 of this material weighs only 8 kg, which makes it much easier to install. It is also much cheaper than non-porous granite worktops, although it should be noted that a quality quartz kitchen does not belong to the cheapest finishing materials. Their advantages make quartz worktops UK an excellent alternative to worktops granite. Although they are much thinner and lighter than stone worktops, they have similar properties and offer many possibilities of application in interiors.

Stunning granite quartz and its extraordinary properties

Resistance of quartz worktop is similar to that of natural stone worktops. Like granite worktops they are durable, strong and resistant to mechanical damage. Quartz kitchen worktop is not sensitive to solvents (both organic and inorganic), detergents and disinfectants. There are no contraindications to cleaning sinters with chemicals commonly used in households. Plates do not discolor, do not abrade and are not subject to scratches.

Quartz worktops behave perfectly in contact with food. Under the influence of water no substances are released from them, which allows the use of plates as worktops in the kitchen workspace. At this point it is worth mentioning another important recommendation – quartz worktops do not allow the development of mold, fungi and bacteria.

An important feature is also their extraordinary appearance, rich color palette and original design. Quartz kitchen worktops can imitate natural stone (granite or marble), metal, wood, coal, architectural concrete. This allows them to fit into interiors of different styles. They are characterized not only by an interesting color, but also the structure. Kitchen worktops can be uniformly smooth or with an interesting texture. They perfectly reflect the colours and drawings of imitated quality materials. Even if subjected to intensive use, they remain unchanged.

Quartz worktops are characterized by low absorption of liquids and high resistance to dirt. They can be used both indoors and outdoors. Due to their resistance to UV radiation, frost and other weather conditions, such worktops are an excellent material for finishing buildings in the outdoor space.

Thanks to the fact that they are made of natural components and do not contain any organic dyes, quartz sinters do not change under the influence of unfavourable weather and retain their color and texture. The lack of organic compounds in their composition also makes these worktops resistant to fire and high temperatures. Even during a fire they do not emit smoke or other toxic substances.

In addition to numerous advantages of quartz worktops they also have disadvantages. The first is the price of quartz worktops, which remain more expensive than many finishing materials. Another disadvantage is that cutting sinter worktops to smaller sizes requires the use of specialized equipment. Therefore, most often there is a need to use the services of a company that has such equipment. The same is true in the case of beveling the material to create aesthetic joints.

Use of quartz worktops in new kitchen

Such a kitchen worktop is a composition of natural materials. The material, which is initially in the form of powder, is pressed under high pressure during the manufacturing process. In the following stages, a color layer is applied to guarantee an interesting design, and the sinter is fired at a temperature exceeding 12000C. In this way, quartz worktops are created that is almost ideal for interior and exterior finishing.

Grey or white quartz in interiors is used to make floors, walls, bathroom and kitchen worktops, window sills, cabinet fronts, as well as stairs and fireplaces. In outdoor areas they are used as a cladding for building elevations and to finish terraces. They look great in rooms decorated in different architectural styles. Wide range of colours and patterns of quartz worktops gives designers and investors the opportunity to create a variety of arrangements.

Numerous advantages of sinter worktops, wide range of applications and rich design make it one of the most desirable finishing materials. This is the hit of recent years, which will undoubtedly long remain in the interiors of our homes.

Contact us regarding your stone worktops project!

If you have any questions, we strongly recommend that you contact us directly. Our staff are knowledgeable, experienced people who will not only provide you a granite worktops quote, but will also share their advice or give you suggestions based on current interior design trends.

You may either call us (our customer service team is available Monday – Saturday), or visit us in our Manchester showroom. Remember, if you have any doubts, questions or concerns, simply reach out to us, and we’ll do anything in our power to ease your mind.

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