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Spring Home & GardenGranite Transformations: done in a day, beautiful for life!Sometimes, the very thought of all the workyour countertop being ruined.and money that goes into a kitchen or bathroomNot only is engineered stone low maintenance, renovation makes your current countertop orit is also an environmentally friendly alternative to cabinets look pretty darn good. What if that reno-traditional non-renewable countertop materials. All vation was a simple case of refacing your cabinetsthe elements of a stone are used, resulting in much or resurfacing your countertops?less waste and it keeps your old countertop out of a Granite Transformations can give yourlandfill by installing the new engineered stone kitchen the update it needs with durable engi-countertop over the old one.neered stone countertops that can easily beThe engineered stone countertop is only a installed over your existing ones. of an inch in thickness, so it can easily be Engineered granite is really natural stoneinstalled over an existing countertop, avoiding made better with technology, says Tracy Lowe,the need for messy and time-consuming demo-These before and after photos show just how easily you can transform your kitchen with the help of sales manager at Granite Transformations inlition. Countertops are available in a variety of Granite Transformations. With no demolition required, you can complete your kitchen or bathroom renova-Oakville. We start with natural granite or quartzcolours, making it easy to coordinate with the tion in less than a week!and we cut the actual slab of stone into smallercurrent colour scheme of your kitchen, and stones, then we add a polymer and the resin iscan be installed in one day.From start to finish, the cabinet refacing pro-Refacing takes less than a week and, eco-infused right through the countertop.In addition to easy countertop updates, cess is a simple one. A design consultant will visit nomically, its cost-effective because were notThe result? A heat resistant countertop thatGranite Transformations can also give your your home with cabinet door samples and disrupting other parts of the kitchen, Lowe says.doesnt scratch, is highly resistant to bacterialcabinets an upgrade without a full-scale reno-colours, allowing you to choose a colour and style Its really just surface work were doing.contamination and, most importantly, doesntvation, saving you time and money.that work with your existing dr. After that, For more information about Granitestain like other types of materials.Cabinet refacing is becoming more popular detailed measurements are taken and the order is Transformations or to book your free in-homeOnce stains are in (ordinary stone), itsamong homeowners because of the low costs placed. Once the new cabinets and hardware are consultation, visit their website at www.gran-very difficult to get out, Lowe says. Engineeredand minimal disruption during the process. A in stock, a Granite Transformations professional itetransformations.com or call 905-847-3554.stone is resistant to those things. You dontkitchen renovation typically takes three to four will come to your house for the installation part Granite Transformations Oakville store ishave to seal it, there is no annual maintenanceweeks and during that time, use of your of the process, during which all the doors and located at 529 Speers Road between Fourthrequired and you dont have to worry aboutkitchen is severely restricted.drawers are removed.Line and Dorval Drive.Better than GraniteGranite TransformationsWhen you want granite, the choice is clear. Our granite with Forever Seal offers superior durability and a fast clean installation, usually in a day. Our innovative granite surfaces bond permanently over your existing countertop, wall surround, shower or bath. Theyre maintenance free, never need sealing and backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY. Granite Transformations also offers cabinet refacing!BeforeFREE SINKWITH THE PURCHASE OF CABINETRY AND COUNTERTOPS FROMGRANITE TRANSFORMATIONSAfterStainless steel sink, model KSS504 and KSS508.Stainless steel sink, model KSS504 and KSS508. May not be combined with other offers or discounts.May not be combined with other offers or discounts. Expires 5/20/2011.Expires 4/15/2011. CABINET REFACING AND COUNTERTOPS6 Months, NO Payments NO Interest. O.A.C. AS SEEN ONwww.granitetransformations.com 2011 Granite Transformations. Some restrictions may apply. Please see store for complete details.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 22, 2011 24