Marietta Countertops works with Roswell homeowners on kitchen, bath, and outdoor countertops. We help with everything from old houses near the historic mill district to the large subdivisions built in the 1980s and 1990s.
Roswell is a city in northern Fulton County, and the Chattahoochee River forms its southern edge. The 2020 census counted 92,833 people, making it one of the ten largest cities in Georgia.
The city began with a mill. In 1830, Roswell King saw that Vickery Creek could power a cotton mill. By the mid-1830s he had built Roswell Mill, which became the largest in North Georgia. The town charter was approved on February 16, 1854. During the Civil War, Union troops burned the mill but left the houses standing. The mill ruins and a 30-foot dam can still be seen today.
Three historic homes are open to the public: Barrington Hall, Smith Plantation, and Bulloch Hall, the childhood home of President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother. Roswell was part of Cobb County until 1932, when it moved to Fulton. The city grew from 5,430 people in 1970 to 79,334 in 2000 and has more than 900 acres of parkland. Facts in this section come from Wikipedia.
Houses near the historic district can be well over 100 years old. Walls are rarely straight, and corners are rarely square. That matters for stone. A slab cut to a perfect 90 degree corner will leave a gap against a wall that leans. Careful templating after the cabinets are set captures the real shape of the room.
Owners of older homes often want a look that fits the house. Soapstone has a soft, matte finish and darkens over time. It is softer than granite, so it can scratch, but small marks can be sanded out. Marble also suits a classic kitchen, though it can etch from lemon juice or vinegar.
Roswell more than tripled in size during the 1970s and doubled again in the 1980s. Many of those homes now have kitchens 30 to 40 years old. Common requests are a larger island, a new sink, and a switch from tile counters with grout lines to a single smooth surface. Tile-to-stone jobs often need the old backer board removed, so ask about that when you get a price.
Some owners also add a new backsplash at the same time, since the old one often comes off with the tile counter.
Many Roswell owners want a kitchen that feels right next to the old mill buildings and antebellum homes nearby. Honed finishes, which are matte instead of shiny, tend to feel more traditional than a high polish. Simple edges, like an eased edge with slightly rounded corners, also fit older homes better than a heavy ogee profile.
Color matters as much as material. Warm whites, creams, and soft grays look natural in older rooms. Very bright white quartz can look out of place next to old wood floors. If your kitchen has painted cabinets, bring the paint color when you look at slabs.
Keep in mind that marble and soapstone change over time. Many people love that worn, lived-in look. If you want a surface that stays the same for decades, quartz or granite is a safer bet.
Yes, within reason. The template follows the wall, and the fabricator cuts to it. Small gaps are filled with caulk or covered by a backsplash.
Mild soap and a soft cloth do most of the work. Our guide on caring for quartz lists what to avoid.
It can be. It does not stain easily and handles heat, but it scratches more than granite. Many owners like the aged look that develops over time.
We can bring samples to hold against your current tile. Some colors pair well, but a new backsplash often gives the best result.
Planning a project in Roswell? Call Marietta Countertops at (470) 427-6789, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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