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December 20, 2011

Season’s Greetings from Duracite Custom Countertops!

Duracite would like to wish you a very happy Holiday Season. We thank you for your business over the last year and hope that 2012 is a joyful and prosperous one for you and your family!

Warm Regards,

The Staff at Duracite

December 14, 2011

Heritage Wood is on the DIY Network ALL Month Long!

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Love the warmth and character of Heritage Wood? Well, so does Duracite! That’s exactly why we strongly recommend that you tune into “Run My Renovation” on the DIY Network where co-stars John DeSilivia and Joanie Dodds transform a couple’s forgotten basement into the home office of their dreams.

Here’s the schedule!

  • December 14, 2011

10:30 PM e/p

  • December 14, 2011

1:30 AM e/p

  • December 19, 2011

9:30 AM e/p

  • December 25, 2011

7:00 PM e/p

  • December 26, 2011

9:00 AM e/p

About Heritage Wood: available at Duracite

Waterproof
Heat Resistant
Stain Resistant
Scratch Resistant
Never out of style
Low Maintenance
Food Safe

If you’re interested in learning more about Heritage Wood or our services at Duracite give us a call 800-660-4167.

December 7, 2011

Intimidated by Your Kitchen Remodel? Let Duracite Custom Countertops Handle it All!

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It may seem daunting and even scary to take on a kitchen or bath remodel . However, if the company you choose to work with on this endeavor has top quality customer service and expertise like we do, then it should be a breeze.

First, you select the material. Duracite Custom Countertops offers all the top brands, providing you with countless choices, colors and textures. Like, Artisan Granite, Heritage Wood, Cambria Quartz, and Dupont’s Zodiaq Quartz and Corian Solid Surface.

As experts in the industry, we know that design isn’t the only factor to consider when choosing the right surface. We’re here to help provide expert advice on other preferences and specifications, such as: the need for stain, scratch, heat, bacteria and mold resistance. If you have children or plan to frequently entertain you may require a surface that can withstand high traffic and maintains its durability over time.

Our extensive showroom and helpful staff ensure an easy process for you and your family.  If you visit our website, we include a “Getting Started” section that walks you through an easy 4-step guide. We include 3 different work sheets that are simple to fill out and bring to us when you’re ready to move forward.

We certainly thank you for your interest in Duracite Custom Countertops and hope to see you in the showroom one day soon! Call us today at 800.660.4167 (Toll Free)

November 28, 2011

Aritsan Group’s Counters for a Cause Raises $32K for Charity Homes for Our Troops

Artisan Group’s nationwide sale, which Duracite Custom Countertops proudly participated in, raised $32,000 for the charity Homes for Our Troops. The charity builds specially adapted homes to help wounded veterans. Pictured above you will see Artisan Group’s, Chad Seiders presenting the $32,000 donation to Marine Corporal Neil Frustaglio. Neil is a Homes for our Troops Representative and Marine who recently received a home from the charity.

“These marines have given their blood, sweat, tears and in some cases part of themselves to defend our rights and freedoms in this country,” says Chad Seiders, Artisan Group Executive Director. “It is a privilege to give something back to them.”

“Homes for Our Troops appreciates the fundraising efforts of the Artisan Group,” says John Gonsalves, President and Founder of Homes For Our Troops. “Because of the support from patriotic companies across the nation, we are able to restore freedom and independence back to our severely injured veterans through the gift of a specially adapted home.”

Artisan Group members who participated in this Counters For A Cause sale and/or contributed include: Surface Products, Duracite, Block Tops, Front Range Stone, Atlanta Kitchen, Top Master, Solid Tops, Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces, Rocky Mountain Stone, Creative Countertops, RockStone Store, US Granite, Trindco, Artistic Counters, Innovative Surfaces and FLOFORM Countertops.

Artisan Group
Artisan Group™ is the premier network of stone fabricators in North America. Its extensive network allows the organization to offer the best granite from sources around the globe. Utilizing the most technically advanced, automated shops in the industry, highly skilled craftsmen ensure that each installation meets exacting standards. From classic to exotic, Artisan Group offers the most extensive array of stone choices in the industry, and is dedicated to customer service. For more information or to request a quote, visit www.artisan-counters.com.

Homes for Our Troops
Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. They assist severely injured servicemen and servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently.

November 21, 2011

NKBA Shows Rise in Revenue Since 2010

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National Kitchen and Bath Association

The third-quarter, 2011 Kitchen and Bath Market Report from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) was released this month revealing some encouraging news. The results indicated a rise in showroom traffic and an increase in kitchen remodels from one year ago. Bathroom remodels have declined since the second quarter but results show an overall increase from last year.

NKBA’s survey of NKBA dealers offers a promising outlook for fabricators in the coming year. It can only be predicted that kitchen and bath remodels will continue to prevail as the housing market struggles back to its feet. It’s common knowledge that homeowners are turning to home improvement rather than moving into a new home. It’s a perfect time for this industry to continually pursue new prospects and to get their name out there while the focus is on remodeling!

About the National Kitchen & Bath Association

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association with nearly 40,000 members that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry for more than 45 years. To learn more, visit the NKBA Press Room or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).

October 12, 2011

Duracite’s Having A Sale In Support Of Our Troops!

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Duracite Holds Yard Sale Benefitting Homes for Our Troops
Homeowners Can Purchase Discounted Granite, Marble and Other Stone for Countertops and Benefit Injured Soldiers
www.artisan-counters.com

WHEN: October 14 – 16 9 am to 7 pm

WHERE: Duracite , 2100 Huntington Dr., Fairfield, CA, 94533, (800) 660-4167

WHAT: Artisan Group countertop fabricators across America are hosting a National Yard Sale, selling granite and other stone remnants, with three percent of proceeds going to Homes for Our Troops to build specially-adapted homes for veterans.

WHY: “These soldiers have given their blood, sweat, tears and in some cases part of themselves to defend our rights and freedoms in this country,” says Fadi Halabi, Owner of Duracite. “It is a privilege to give something back to them.”

About Duracite
Duracite was founded in the early 1970’s and started in San Rafael, California, specializing in cultured marble. In the late 1970’s, Duracite took on the Corian® product line. The Company moved its headquarters in 1984 to Benicia, California, and subsequently in December 2000 to its present location in Fairfield, California. In 1987, Duracite added fabrication and Installation of Natural Stone to its product line. Today, Duracite is the one of largest fabricators of solid surface, natural stone and engineered stone in Northern California, as well as the U.S. Duracite consists of approximately 130 employees operating out of 10 shops and 5 showrooms from Sparks, Nevada to Arroyo Grande, California and along the Central Coast of California. Our customer base consists of subdivision homebuilders, large commercial projects, remodel and custom builders, home centers and retail customers. For more information, visit www.duracite.com or call 800-660-4167.

Artisan Group
Artisan Group™ is the premier network of stone fabricators in North America. Its extensive network allows the organization to offer the best granite from sources around the globe. Utilizing the most technically advanced, automated shops in the industry, highly skilled craftsmen ensure that each installation meets exacting standards. From classic to exotic, Artisan Group offers the most extensive array of stone choices in the industry, and is dedicated to customer service. For more information or to request a quote, visit www.artisan-counters.com.

Homes for Our Troops
Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. They assist severely injured servicemen and servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independent.

July 20, 2011

And Now, a Review From a Happy Duracite Customer!

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Once a week we like to post a note from a recent, happy customer of ours. This short note below is actually from a customer who was apprehensive about working with us due to a few negative reviews we’ve received online.  By the end of her experience, however, she said that she wanted to adopt each “young man” that she had the pleasure of meeting during the install at her home.

Unfortunately, we don’t have install photos for this job. But we can show you photos of the Sonora Gold Silestone Countertops that they had installed in their home. See Below

Christy
The counters are in and look great. I am very satisfied. The guys were so efficient and competent. They were polite friendly and most of all professional. It was such an easy process. Thank you so much for organizing it.
Well have wine and cheese to celebrate when the kitchen is all done.
Bob


July 11, 2011

The New Colors of Cambria Quartz! Right Here at Duracite!

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Cambria has introduced 12 new styles titled the “Waterstone Collection”. The inspiration for this collection was inspired by the way in which water naturally moves over stone with wandering veins, soft or vibrant color choices, and unparalleled beauty. Cambria’s maintenance free, non-porous surface allows you to make a worry-free addition to your home that will catch the eye of friends and family and last for years to come. View the color palette below!

Interested in making Cambria your kitchen countertop surface? Call our experienced team of professionals at Duracite Custom Countertops today!

800.660.4167 (Toll Free)

The Waterstone Collection

June 27, 2011

Duracite: Our Business is Pleasing Customers!

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At Duracite Custom Countertops, our business truly is pleasing our customers. We love to come away from a project with a feeling of accomplishment and the solid reassurance that our customers have a brand new bathroom or kitchen that they absolutely love.

So, from time to time we’d like to share with you recent testimonials from our satisfied customers! Today’s story is about a couple who purchased an Artisan Granite kitchen countertop. Their color choice was the dynamic “Mascarello”. As our fellow blogging fabricators, “The Granite Gurus” say, “It’s a granite color that has a lot going on.  It will definitely be the focal point of your room, so make sure you don’t have too much going on with your backsplash, flooring, etc.” Nevertheless, it’s a stunning top, complete with an Ogee Edge and Kohler sink adding just the right touch and “bold look”.

The Customer Says:

My wife spent months looking at material for counter tops to replace what we had in our kitchen before deciding to go with granite. She says she has learned more about “rocks” than she ever wanted or needed to know. She spoke with many companies that tried to rush her into a decision, then learning they didn’t tell her everything honestly. She found Duracite from a pamphlet while leaving Costco. She then spent several weeks deciding the ideal color of granite to use and even more time deciding which slabs.

We waited, anxiously, for the granite to be cut (would you believe Karen went herself just before it was cut to show them which parts of the slab were her favorite) and installed, and now are extremely pleased with the result. The two workmen arrived in a timely manner; they were professional with the entire job, taking care not to damage other parts of our home, especially our hardwood floor. They were neat, courteous, efficient, and cleaned up after the installation, and left us a beautiful kitchen. My wife looked at me in disbelief as she asked me if I noticed they even cleaned the granite they just installed.

We will be sure to recommend to others, looking for granite, to use DURACITE. Also, if possible, woudl hire these two men for any other project I needed done.

And now, the finished product!

Don’t forget, Duracite also carries Corian Solid Surfaces, Zodiaq Quartz by DuPont, Heritage Exotic Wood, Saratoga Soapstone, Marble, Paperstone & Vetrazzo recycled glass countertops.

2100 Huntington Drive • Fairfield, CA 94533 • 800.660.4167 (Toll Free).

June 22, 2011

The New DuPont Colors Are Here!

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Adding creativity and taste to their new color palette, DuPont Surfaces has added 8 new colors to their line of Corian Solid Surfaces– with a spicy theme! You’ll be amazed with the detail of each. DuPont describes Basil as having “dramatic waves of nutmeg and green fennel is peppered with gold metallic sparkles.” Corian Blue Spice “has a complex mix of cornflower blue and rich teal with flecks the color of poppy seeds.” Spectacular choices to pick from. How could you go wrong!?

Call Duracite today for more information on Corian and how we can help you pick out the perfect Solid Surface top for your home whether it be for your kitchen or bathroom vanity!

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