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	<description>I know Countertops - I can help you!</description>
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		<title>Why is there a glue-like residue on the edges of marble and granite</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Consumers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Diamond Abrasive]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Epoxy Resin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Glue]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Granite Epoxy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Granite Slabs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marble And Granite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marble Granite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Marble Slabs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Solid Surface Products]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tech Machinery]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[slabs?
A coat of epoxy resin is either rolled on by hand or applied by high
tech machinery, then heated to harden. The slabs are then sent
through a series of diamond and synthetic abrasive lines that remove
99% of the resin, leaving a highly polished product virtually free of
defects. This enables consumers to have colors of stone not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What makes one material more expensive than another?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Extreme Temperatures]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Final Destination]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Material Materials]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Newfoundland]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Norway]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Quarries]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Semi Precious Stones]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many factors that drive the cost of each material:
Materials that come from countries with extreme temperatures like
parts of Norway, Newfoundland or Africa are more expensive because
the quarries are only open certain times of the year; material that
contains Labradorite, Lapis, or other semi-precious stones can also
be more expensive. There are many other factors, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why won&#8217;t the granite yard tell me the price of just the slab?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=134</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Analogy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Cabinetry]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Cutouts]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[granite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Job]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Slab]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Slabs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Square Foot Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Waste Factor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Your project is determined by many factors other than the material
cost: How many polished edges; how many cutouts; if you have a top
mount or an under mount sink; if your material has movement, and the
waste factor. Every job has a waste factor. Slabs come in all
different sizes so square foot costs can be deceiving. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How long will it take to install my Kitchen Countertops?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=133</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=133#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Customer Selections]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Countertops]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The actual fabrication and installation might take seven to ten days
from start to finish.  All the customer selections must be complete
prior to starting fabrication.
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		<title>What happens if I don&#8217;t need a whole slab?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=132</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=132#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[granite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Job]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Level 1]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Level 3]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Rare Color]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Remnants]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Slab]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Slabs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sq Ft]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Square Footage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The minimum size granite job is 25 sq ft if a slab purchase is
required.  You are only charged for the square footage used if the
color is a level 1 or level 2.  If a level 3 or above is selected,
then it is a more rare color and remnants are not likely to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can I have the left over granite pieces?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=131</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=131#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[granite]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Job]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Level 1]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Remnants]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Slab]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Square Footage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[No, if the job is a level 1 or level 2 color since you are only
paying for the square footage used.   If you select a color where you
are buying the whole slab, then yes you can have the remnants.
Before you take the remnants, think about what you are going to do
with it?  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How much is granite slab?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=130</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=130#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Installation &amp; Costs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Budget Allowance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Demo]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Edge Detail]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Granite Slab]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Material Fabrication]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Square Foot]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most material cost only fluctuates a few dollars per square foot. A
typical budget allowance is $60-80 per square foot installed
(material, fabrication, installation, sink, edging, demo). Factors
that affect the cost of your project are: Slab size, an intricate
edge detail, an under mount sink, radiuses, or other special
requirements.
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		<title>How do I care for my natural stone surface?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=129</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=129#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Care &amp; Maintenance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Beading]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Exterior Surface]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Home Depot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Lowes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Seal]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Six Months]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Square Footage]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Stone Sealers]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Stone Surface]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Wal Mart]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most types of stones need to be sealed just after installation prior
to regular use and are very easily maintained after that. Stone
sealers are available at Wal-mart, Home Depot and Lowes.
Do you seal my stone for me?
Yes, we seal the stone as part of the installation.
Can I seal my own stone or do I have to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can I set hot things on my Granite Countertops?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=128</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=128#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Care &amp; Maintenance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Granite Countertops]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Hot]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Surfaces]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Trivet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yes. Granite generally withstands heat up to about 900 degrees F.
Softer stones can&#8217;t handle the heat like granite, so on those
surfaces, it&#8217;s recommended that you use a trivet.
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		<title>Can I cut on my Granite Countertops?</title>
		<link>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=127</link>
		<comments>http://countertopadvisor.com/?p=127#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tgorse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Care &amp; Maintenance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Granite Countertops]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Knife Blades]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Knives]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, you can. Granite is a very hard surface though, and in most
cases it&#8217;s harder than the material your knife blades are made of, so
expect that you will dull your knives quickly if you use them to cut
on your countertops.
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