https://www.kwcountertop.com/news-and-updates Countertop guides, comparisons and news from KW Countertop, fabricators in Kitchener and Guelph since 1997. en-ca https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/countertop-cost-factors-waterloo-region https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/countertop-cost-factors-waterloo-region Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home Renovation Tips What drives the cost of a new countertop in Waterloo Region? Material, slab, layout, edges, cutouts and installation, explained by a Kitchener fabricator. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/quartz-vs-quartzite-whats-the-difference https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/quartz-vs-quartzite-whats-the-difference Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Material Comparisons Quartz is engineered and quartzite is natural stone. 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A Kitchener fabricator compares porcelain, granite, quartz and laminate outside. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/countertops-beyond-the-kitchen https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/countertops-beyond-the-kitchen Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home Renovation Tips Countertops for laundry rooms, mudrooms, home bars and offices: which materials suit each space, what to plan for, and when a remnant makes sense. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/countertop-edge-profiles-explained https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/countertop-edge-profiles-explained Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fabrication Insights Eased, bevel, bullnose, ogee or mitred? How each countertop edge profile looks, wears and suits quartz, granite, porcelain and laminate, from a Kitchener shop. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/dark-countertops-what-to-know https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/dark-countertops-what-to-know Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Material Comparisons Thinking about black or charcoal countertops? 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Learn which materials add the most value with KW Countertop. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/porcelain-countertops-explained-a-growing-trend-in-kitchener-waterloo https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/porcelain-countertops-explained-a-growing-trend-in-kitchener-waterloo Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Countertop Trends Porcelain countertops are trending in Kitchener-Waterloo. Compare heat resistance, thin profiles and porcelain vs quartz, plus local fabrication tips. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/choosing-the-right-countertop-for-basement-apartments-in-waterloo-region https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/choosing-the-right-countertop-for-basement-apartments-in-waterloo-region Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home Renovation Tips Laminate, quartz or granite for a basement rental? A Waterloo Region fabricator breaks down moisture, cost and tenant turnover. Kitchener & Guelph showrooms. https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/from-showroom-to-installation-how-kw-countertop-simplifies-renovations https://www.kwcountertop.com/post/from-showroom-to-installation-how-kw-countertop-simplifies-renovations Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Installation Guides How KW Countertop handles every step in-house: showroom, laser templating, CNC fabrication in Kitchener, and our own install crew. 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Showrooms in Kitchener and Guelph.