Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the FAQs page for Iconic Kitchen & Bathrooms of Goodlettsville TN! We understand that home renovations can be a stressful and overwhelming process, so we have compiled our most frequently asked questions about cabinets, flooring and countertop installations. Here you will find helpful information on all aspects of your renovation project from selecting materials to installation. Whether you are looking to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom with new cabinets, replace outdated floors, or add a fresh look with beautiful countertops – these FAQs provide detailed answers to help make the renovation process as easy as possible. So browse through our selection of questions and get started on creating the perfect space in your home today! If you have any questions not answered in this FAQs section, please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our knowledge and professional staff members will assist you.

FAQs / General

Only one, if you are comfortable that your remodeling contractor will get the job done to your satisfaction and your budget. These days just getting an estimate is a task. Trust is very important in choosing a construction company! One of the biggest myths today in remodeling is that you need three estimates. Find a contractor you can build a relationship with.

As property values multiply, millions of homeowners are remodeling to protect their investment while improving their space, upgrading laminate countertops to granite, and turning their bathrooms into spas.

Yes. IKB provides a full service for all your project needs.

While we have a wide selection of colors to choose from, it is simply impossible for us to carry every color. If you have something else in mind, we will be happy to help you track it down through our preferred vendors.

Yes, our designers will produce a blueprint for you.

Quartz is one of the most popular materials for kitchen countertops due to its durability, rich color pattern, and minimal effort required for maintenance. All you have to do to keep it looking good for a long time after installation is basic cleaning. Always wipe it down after you’ve finished your kitchen activities. However, please note that not all the cleaning products and methods are applicable to a quartz countertop.

We recommend using a soft sponge or cloth and a mild soap solution to clean your quartz countertop every day. Be careful to avoid harsh scrubbers and other products or materials that can scratch or damage the sealed countertop surface in any way. The fingertips or light dust should also be removed with a soft cloth only.

The most crucial detail of a granite countertop maintenance process is avoiding strong chemicals usage. We suggest cleaning the surface with mild cleaners like dish soap dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth or sponge in order not to scratch the polished surface, leaving the natural beauty of the stone undamaged. A soft cloth is also enough to wipe down dust and fingertips once a day.

You’ll get detailed cleaning instructions from our specialists after the installation with regard to your specific granite slab. They will be based on your stone specifics, as well as on the average daily functional load of your countertop. Feel free to contact us in case you have doubts on the cleaning and maintenance of your stone countertops. We will be glad to provide you with professional advice.

Granite is a very durable material, used in monumental buildings that stand for centuries. You can be sure your granite installation in kitchen or bathroom won’t chip as a result of daily usage. A granite countertop can crack only upon impact with a heavy object, such as a hard hit of a hammer or an impact tool usage.

Anyway, in case a chip occurs, it can be easily fixed with epoxy mixture and granite dust. Don’t get rid of the chipped piece of your countertop even if it gets damaged. Our professionals will use it to fix everything. No one will ever notice that the countertop was ever chipped once the repair procedure is over.

We recommend you to avoid applying severe force to the countertops, and they will serve you for many years. When maintained properly, these will look as if they’ve just been installed.

Even though marble is beautiful, durable and an excellent material for countertops, it requires special cleaning and maintenance. It has a low resistance to acids and is more susceptible to scratches, stains and cracks than granite.

Use a big cutting board and/or plastic or silicone protective sheet when cooking on a marble countertop and wipe up any spills immediately. These measures are required to avoid interaction of acidic foods and liquids, e.g. citruses, wine, vinegar, tomatoes and other, with the countertop. We recommend using a trivet for hot pans and coasters for glasses and plates and cleaning the countertop immediately after each meal.

Clean the dust weekly with a soft microfiber cloth and use PH-neutral cleaners for natural stone countertops or mild dish soap when doing the wet cleaning. Never use abrasive cleaners or those based on acids.

Even though our experts provide detailed maintenance instructions after the installation of a stone countertop, you can always contact us for further consultation. We will help you keep your marble countertops as beautiful and shiny as new.

Such a hard material as granite is strongly resistant to scratches and can endure even the sharpest knives. Hence yes, you can cut directly on the countertop without a cutting board. The weak side of this, however, is that this way your knives will get dull soon. Therefore, we don’t recommend you to do so on a regular basis. We’d suggest using a plastic or wooden cutting board. This would protect your knives and ease the cleaning process once you’re finished with cutting.