i was wondering about a contact number and price for this. we are turning an attic into an apartment and don't know where to start.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:21AM, Sep 3 2010.
Shana: Please contact our sales office at 201-440-6779.
Barbara - GUESTat 08:19PM, Aug 10 2010.
What about the concern of Black Galaxy on white cabinets with brushed nickel drawer pulls? Do you think the flecks in this granite will conflict with the silver tone of the drawer pulls?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:19AM, Aug 11 2010.
Barbara: I'd go with brushed brass hardware to compliment the flecks in the black galaxy.
carolyn - GUESTat 07:23PM, May 10 2010.
Also, will the copper specks in black galaxy conflict with brushed nickel drawer pulls and knobs?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:44AM, May 11 2010.
carolyn: I'm leaning towards the Butterfly. It's rich and warm, but will not make the design overly dark.
carolyn - GUESTat 07:08PM, May 10 2010.
We have natural cherry shaker style cabinets and a light creamy ceramic floor. Floor plan is open, opening out to family room. I added lots of lights, but window is small. I'm thinking of either black galaxy or verde butterfly countertops. Either way, I'd have a light backsplash to brighten it up. Still afraid of making it too dark. Which countertop would be better? Looking for a semi-contemporary look.
Elena - GUESTat 10:28AM, Apr 27 2010.
We have maple cabinets that are stained like a natural cherry color(brown with some red undertones). Our floors are natural red oak and our appliances our stainless steel. We are deciding today on a granite. We are really leaning towards black galaxy. We love the black and the overall look. The other one we were considering is Uba tuba. Could I go wron with choosing either of these or would they both look good? I am going for a transitional look. Warm, yet a little sleek. I must pick it today.Thanks.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 04:15PM, Apr 27 2010.
Elena : I'm leaning towards the Black Galaxy. It's more elegant and the copper flecks pick up the red undertones in your set-up.
Elena - GUESTat 01:11PM, Apr 21 2010.
Thanks. I think this should be the last question. We have narrowed it down to black pearl or green peacock. Which do you recommend with my set-up. I don't want it to show too many fingerprints or smears.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 01:35PM, Apr 21 2010.
Elena: Green Peacock.
Elena - GUESTat 12:04PM, Apr 20 2010.
Thanks for the help. Also, what do you think about using Uba Tuba. And are green butterfly and butterfly antique the same names for those colors used throughout the industry or is it names that you use? Thanks again. Elena
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:58AM, Apr 21 2010.
Elena: It might be a little too dark and sparkly for your set-up. With our company, Butterfly Green and Butterfly Antique are two different stones.
Elena - GUESTat 12:51AM, Apr 20 2010.
We have maple chestnut kraftmaid cabinets with natural red oak floor and a light latte color on the walls. We have an L shaped work space with a 5'island and are using stainless steel appliances. How would black galaxy work or maybe green butterfly. I am going for a transisional look. I like both colors, but not too sure of the green of the green butterfly and not sure if the copper specks in black galaxy would be overwhelming? Or do you think another color would work better? Please give me your suggestions. Thanks.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:51AM, Apr 20 2010.
Elena: I'm leaning towards the Butterfly Green, or even a darker option like Butterfly Antique. It will create a rich and warm atmosphere.
bob - GUESTat 10:02AM, Apr 17 2010.
how much of an overhang can I have without support on an island? The island is 24"x72" and I want to put a slab 36"x76" with bullnose edge.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:34AM, Apr 17 2010.
bob: Up to 12 inches without support is possible.
sulma - GUESTat 11:09PM, Mar 18 2010.
Iam trying to give my kitchen a face lift and plan on painting my cabinets white, the problem is I have dark brown floors. what color granite do you recommend?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:34AM, Mar 19 2010.
sulma: Try Tropical Brown or Tahoe.
Lynn - GUESTat 07:52PM, Jan 13 2010.
We are renovating and have white cabinets and light oak floors. We have had a tough time choosing between New Venetian Gold and Black Galaxy for counter tops. Our walls are Sherwin Williams Latte (camel) and the backsplash is white tile. Help on what is our best look for countertops would be appreciated. We are ALSO worried about the difficulty in keeping Black Galaxy clean. Thanks.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:36AM, Jan 14 2010.
Lynn : If you want a warm, country-style look then NVG is the way to go, that's what I am leaning towards in this set-up.
Barbara - GUESTat 11:18AM, Jan 11 2010.
I am planning on re-doing my kitchen. 50 sq.foot of counter space, cherry cabints, black galaxy what colour should the backsplash be? I would need to change my floors as it is presently white with a bit of grey in the tile. Probably have to go with wood...
Your help prior to ordering the material would be useful.
Thanks
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:56AM, Jan 11 2010.
Barbara: You could keep it simple and use subway tile or if you want to add a punch perhaps glass mosaic with inserts of colors from the cabinet and counter to accent.
Jason - GUESTat 06:33PM, Dec 17 2009.
We have a 12'x 12' space. Our goal is to have a somewhat modern style kitchen. We need a little more natural light, so we are making the wall that seperates the dining room and kitchen into a half wall with a breakfast bar. We figure that will help brighten the room considerably. We plan to install a dark honey shaker style cabinet with contemporary pulls and use stainless appliances. We are debating between Uba Tuba and Back Galaxy. We've talked to a couple different places and they've told us either would be fine. We want to add some extra color with our backsplash (maybe multicolored glass subway tiles). What are your thoughts? Which do you think would look better given our goals? Thanks!!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:23AM, Dec 18 2009.
Jason: I'm leaning towards the Black Galaxy, it will look very sleek. You are on the right path. However if the area continues to be rather dark you should install recessed lights.
Barbara - GUESTat 08:46AM, Jan 13 2010.
Jason,
Thanks for your response, do you think it will be too dark if the backsplash is black galaxy ie continuation of the counter. Backsplash is almost 50 sq. ft so am wondering if it will be too dark with the cherry cabinets.
diane - GUESTat 04:57PM, Aug 21 2009.
That's my favorite tile! What color?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 08:41AM, Aug 22 2009.
diane: I don't know what kind of tile is used in the bathroom pictures.
Diane - GUESTat 01:20PM, Aug 21 2009.
I love my Black Galaxy countertop.It is elegant just as you said it would be.Do you have a suggestion for a backsplash to go with it.Stainless appliances, cherry cabinets, porcelain(black,rust,kaki)floor.Open cabin floor plan with white,black,rust brick on 9'wall in kitchen I want to compliment the beautiful granite.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 02:27PM, Aug 21 2009.
Diane: Keep it simple - subway tile
Gil - GUESTat 10:29PM, Apr 21 2009.
Will my wifes overspray of hair spray, deodorant, ruin the granite surface
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:35AM, Apr 23 2009.
Gil: No. It might leave a slight haze on the surface though so if you just wipe it off every now and then to prevent build-up, you'll be fine.
Mary - GUESTat 11:12PM, Apr 20 2009.
There are so many products that clean granite out on the market but what is the best to clean granite with?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:54AM, Apr 21 2009.
Mary: Most of them are very similar in effectiveness. Hard water deposits may get tough to remove even with the best cleaners (use of strong chemicals is NOT recommended), so it's best to do your cleaning often in order to prevent the water deposits from accumulating.
MARY - GUESTat 01:57AM, Apr 20 2009.
Would you put Black galaxy in a shower stall?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:14AM, Apr 20 2009.
MARY: You could, although it would have to be cleaned quite often because this rather uniform color will show dirt and water deposits a lot.
Amanda - GUESTat 01:25PM, Mar 24 2009.
We have tan floor tile, medium brown cabinets, small kitchen w/recessed lights. Backsplash is 1x1 glass mosaic in blk/tan/brn w/red accent. Thinking either Ab Black, Black Galaxy, San Gabriel Blk or Juparana Star Gate. 2 kids & hate fingerprints!
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:05AM, Mar 25 2009.
Amanda: Cross out AB from your list then. Black Galaxy will be a tad better fingerprint-wise, but still far from worry-free. I see the dark theme, but with a small kitchen that might not be the brightest idea (pun sort of intended). It would make it even smaller visually. Why not going for something a bit lighter with some red in it. Try Jacaranda Fantasy. I guarantee you won't see one fingerprint on that.
Diane - GUESTat 10:58AM, Feb 6 2009.
Our floor plan is open. Pine pergo with a slight red cast in livingrm. Huge black, rust, kaki tiles in kit and dining. Cherry cabinets. We have approx 50sp ft of counter. Live on river with lots of light. Thinking of black galaxy for countertops. Input?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:33AM, Feb 7 2009.
Diane: Lavish and elegant. A+
JMTHOMPSON - GUESTat 08:07PM, Feb 4 2009.
WHICH OF: black galaxy,absolute black select or san gabriel back would go with cabinets of biscotti and taupe glaze finish?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:32PM, Feb 5 2009.
JMTHOMPSON: They all go well based on the contrast. It's more of personal preference.
Leslee - GUESTat 04:41PM, Jun 26 2008.
I am considering dark cherry cabinets with black gallaxy granite counter tops. Do you think this will work? I have read that stainless sinks scratch easily, will a white cast iron sink look strange?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 03:51PM, Jul 17 2008.
Leslee: Yes it would. That's why you can get a black cast iron sink :)
Tammy - GUESTat 08:02AM, Jun 4 2008.
I am using black galaxy in my bath. Should I use white drop in sinks or black?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 12:03PM, Jun 30 2008.
Tammy: That's debatable. White will be more traditional. Black, more modern.
Cate - GUESTat 11:40AM, Feb 28 2008.
I was thinking St. Cecilia on the island and Black Galaxy on the counters.
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 09:07AM, Feb 29 2008.
Cate: Since the island is more of a focal point in the kitchen, I would agree that putting the light stone on a dark island will accentuate it even more.
Cate - GUESTat 11:22PM, Feb 17 2008.
We have dark cherry cabinets and medium light cherry stained oak floors. The kitchen is "U" shaped with a 9' center island. Would you do one or two colors? What do you think of Black Galaxy and/or Santa Cecilia?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:13AM, Feb 21 2008.
Cate: These two colors could easily work together. The question is, where do you want to put them (island etc..).
denise - GUESTat 04:58PM, Feb 17 2008.
I aam buying maple spice cabinets and will do a copper tin backsplash. Will black galaxy work for me
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:09AM, Feb 21 2008.
denise: It will definitely work. Lots and lots of contrast!
Sharon - GUESTat 05:32PM, Oct 29 2007.
I am trying to decide between Absolute Black and Black Galaxy around our fireplace in the formal living room. What would youo suggest?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 11:59AM, Nov 5 2007.
Sharon: Galaxy has more punch to it. Go with that.
Rosa - GUESTat 04:16PM, Aug 17 2007.
I am buying Maple mocha glaze cabinets, what would look better, black galaxy or tan brown?
All Granite and Marble - MODERATORat 10:50AM, Aug 20 2007.
Rosa: Both will be ok as they contrast the light cabinets. Be careful with the black though, as it requires a lot more maintenance (cleaning).
