Stone countertops
in Riverwoods.

Fusion quartzite, mitered on both ends.

The Riverwoods project is a bar top in Fusion quartzite, a natural stone with rust and steel veining. The top and both waterfalls were cut from sequential sections of the slab, joined with 45-degree miters at each end and finished with a 2.5-inch mitered edge, so the veining carries across all three faces without a break.

Quartzite suits a bar: it is harder than marble, takes heat and resists scratching, and it is sealed at install. For a kitchen in Riverwoods, the same stones work on islands, perimeter counters and full-height backsplashes; see quartzite, Taj Mahal quartzite and waterfall countertops.

Nearby on the North Shore, we have installed a polished Sahara Noir porcelain fireplace and a Calacatta White Lux quartzite kitchen in Northbrook. To start, send a cabinet drawing or a few photos of the space, the edge you like, and whether you want backsplashes.

Stone in Riverwoods homes.

Fusion quartzite bar, with mitered waterfalls on both ends.

Fusion is chosen for its rust and steel color, but it is a quartzite: hard, heat resistant and far less prone to etching than marble. It is sealed with a penetrating sealer that soaks into the stone rather than sitting on top. Day to day, warm water and mild soap; no vinegar, bleach or abrasive pads, which wear the sealer down. See quartzite.

Riverwoods and nearby.

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