Day 22

I am in love!!!

Our quartzite countertops have arrived. They are a showstopper. It's almost a sin to put anything on them.

They are all natural, straight out of the mountain rock solid sexy on a stick. The veining varies between sublime and bold with combinations of rust, grey, gold, and white. There are no seams on the island or the breakfast bar. They only need to be sealed once every 15 years. I chose a half bull nose edge. A half bull nose will prevent spills from running around the edge to drip into the cabinets, but it still has a smoother edge and rounded corners.

I'm going to go roll around naked on top of our island now.....

Day 13

Final step of sealing the floors today. It only takes about 30-45 minutes to dry. We finally have a floor we can walk on! Now I can finally get to the fridge again. Left over Halloween candy,  I'm coming for you.

The installer told me that we need to seal the floors twice a year instead on once. And, we can clean with a mixture of vinegar and water (1 cup to 2 gallons). But, it will likely take some of the sealer off over time. He says the best product to use is Everyday Tile Cleaner from any big box home improvement store. Travertine is the most porous of tile. And it will chip and break easily. To be honest, had I known how difficult travertine was to install and maintain, I might not have chosen it. But it is so beautiful.