Cutting Edge Kitchens grew to become what it is today from rather humble beginnings: a cabinet guy and a side project. The owner, Ben Kalkman, was managing a cabinet-shop crew at the time and had made a few granite countertops on the side for various customers.
When he realized that the "countertops on the side" gig was taking more time and reaping more profits than his actual job, he took the plunge into full-time granite work and bootstrapped the business from essentially nothing.Over the years, Cutting Edge Kitchens has grown into a top-tier countertop business and collected a stellar crew of dedicated employees.
When he realized that the "countertops on the side" gig was taking more time and reaping more profits than his actual job, he took the plunge into full-time granite work and bootstrapped the business from essentially nothing.Over the years, Cutting Edge Kitchens has grown into a top-tier countertop business and collected a stellar crew of dedicated employees.
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At Cutting Edge Kitchens we take great pride in our reputation for quality work. We go the extra mile for our customers and are always striving to stay at the very peak of our industry. Cutting edge is more than our name, it's our brand and way of life. With over 9 years in the industry we've got the skills and experience to give you the best service from an experienced and authoritative viewpoint.
The term "granite countertops" or "stone countertops" can refer to a number of different materials, each with different characteristics and applications. Generally speaking, stone countertops fall into two categories - natural materials, and synthetic materials. Natural stone is anything that has been mined out of the ground, sliced into slabs and polished for use as a finished countertop in the home.
Quartz is the most common synthetic countertop material we handle, quartz is manufactured by combining a ground-up mineral aggregate (usually quartz and glass, hence the name) with a resin binder and pressing into a slab-shaped form to cure.
Quartz is one of the strongest countertop materials out there; it can withstand bending and impact forces that would shatter a natural stone, and will resist scratches, stains, cleaners and general household wear better than the expensive white marbles it's often designed to imitate (though not quite as well as granite).
Quartz is one of the strongest countertop materials out there; it can withstand bending and impact forces that would shatter a natural stone, and will resist scratches, stains, cleaners and general household wear better than the expensive white marbles it's often designed to imitate (though not quite as well as granite).
A relative newcomer to the countertop industry, porcelain slabs are made of a furnace sintered ceramic material which has a high-detail image or pattern printed and sealed onto the surface. It is stronger and more abrasion-resistant than almost any other countertop material, as well as lighter due to being sold in a variety of thicknesses.
When considering everyday maintenance for a new set of countertops, the volume of information available from different (and sometimes conflicting) sources can certainly be overwhelming. The specifics do vary a bit based on the nature of the material used, but as a general rule, be gentle and treat them like anything else you'd want to keep clean.
Reviews (12)
Ryan Cleverley
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Andy did an outstanding job of fixing some chips in our countertops. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job of matching our existing colors. He was a pleasure to have in our home and we would highly recommend him to anyone!
Service: Countertops
Andy did an outstanding job of fixing some chips in our countertops. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job of matching our existing colors. He was a pleasure to have in our home and we would highly recommend him to anyone!
Service: Countertops
Greg C.
Jul 20, 2021
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I just wanted to say "Thank you" for coming out and installing a sink that I purchased elsewhere. I had purchased installation as well, but when the installer arrived, he simply said "I don't do sinks under granite countertops", and left me with the sink sitting on the floor. It was really nice to hear "We can come out the day after tomorrow." Instead of "We're too busy", or "the job is too small" and countless other responses to phone calls I had made after the original installer declined to do the job he was hired to do. To put the proverbial
Jackie Steele
May 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness, Value
We needed repairs done on our granite countertops- some areas were rough and some areas had chips. Andy did a fantastic job explaining his process and took the time to match the granite so it blended in and is completely unnoticeable. He is very professional and was great to work with!
Service: Countertops
We needed repairs done on our granite countertops- some areas were rough and some areas had chips. Andy did a fantastic job explaining his process and took the time to match the granite so it blended in and is completely unnoticeable. He is very professional and was great to work with!
Service: Countertops
Alex Mouser
Mar 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness
Andy did an awesome job repairing our marble counter. The faucet hole had been poorly drilled by the original installer from a different company and they left a big crater as a faucet hole. The match was perfect despite all the difficult color matching he had to do. Thanks Andy.
Service: Countertops
Andy did an awesome job repairing our marble counter. The faucet hole had been poorly drilled by the original installer from a different company and they left a big crater as a faucet hole. The match was perfect despite all the difficult color matching he had to do. Thanks Andy.
Service: Countertops
Diane S.
Mar 04, 2021
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Michael Lakatos
Dec 29, 2020
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My wife found a small chip in our kitchen island counter top. That was not a good day. Fearing for the loss of peace and harmony in the household and the general safety of all the blameless innocents, I frantically searched for someone to fix it. I found cutting edge kitchens online and quietly arranged for a repair. I heard back from them quickly and was able to schedule an appointment in a few short days. Andy Johnson, a stone medic, arrived on time and quickly made the repair, he blended the repair well and cleaned all the counter tops in the kitchen. He advised us on the proper care and maintenance
Joseph Lemay
Oct 26, 2020
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From the moment Andy came in the first time, until he left the final time, he was always professional, personal and a wealth of information. The first thing that struck me as different is he did not offer to do what I had requested. He informed me it was not necessary. I really appreciated that insight, as it would have cost me thousands of dollars, vs the hundreds I paid. It was nice to have someone take the time to explain the natural issues with my granite countertops, and how to clean, reseal and then keep them nice vs an entire refinish. On the second visit, to actually do the work, I asked
Katy Kithcart Katy Kithcart Creative
Oct 25, 2020
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We used the Stone Medics of Cutting Edge Kitchens! We bought our home last May and about a month or so ago, we noticed our granite counter top was coming apart at the seam and becoming uneven. I was recommended to Andy from our realtor. Since my initial call, he was quick and very professional! He came out right away to check out the issue. Once we were ready to move forward, he quickly got us scheduled. Him and his team fixed our counter top within one day, which was awesome with how much work they had to do! Everyone was very considerate and they did a beautiful job. Thank you so much Andy!
Trevor E.
Jun 22, 2020
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We called Cutting Edge for a quote to replace our countertops. They were incredibly friendly from the start! When they came to give the quote, they recommended a backsplash tile wall that we never would have thought of... we had it installed, by some of the kindest installers, and it looks amazing!!! The entire CEK crew is amazing and I highly recommend them!
Dave M.
Apr 10, 2019
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Annie J.
Feb 07, 2019
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Paula B.
Sep 30, 2015
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I had a crazy bid from another company and had almost given up on getting my quartz counters. Ben and Cutting Edge were recommended and I am so glad I called, He came out right away and his bid was great. Marla helped to coordinate everything. The work was done well, done on time, and it looks perfect. I am delighted!
