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I'm Jon Rupert, along with my wife Laura and three kids own Distinctive K&B. We're on a mission to deliver the absolute best experince purchasing new countertops or cabinets.
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We truly love what we do, and are excited about the chance to work with you!
- Jon Rupert


Silestone Calacatta Gold Countertops: A Distinctive Choice for Your Kitchen
Silestone Calacatta Gold countertops are a beautiful and stylish choice for your kitchen remodel or renovation project. With a unique and elegant design, this surface material is a standout choice tha...
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Difference Between Quartz & Quartzite
Quartz vs Quartzite: Understanding the Differences for Countertops
When it comes to choosing the perfect material for your kitchen or bathroom countertops, there are a number of options to consider. ...
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Best Countertop Fabricator
The Best Countertop Fabricator: Characteristics and Qualities to Look For
When it comes to updating your kitchen or bathroom, choosing the right countertop fabricator is key. The right fabricator can...
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The Transition from Grey to Brown: Embracing Warm Tones for Home Interiors
The Transition from Grey to Brown: Embracing Warm Tones for Home Interiors
In recent years, grey has been a popular color choice for home interiors, especially when it comes to countertops and kitche...
Read MoreWhere Does Granite Come From
Granite slabs used for countertops are natural stones that are quarried from large deposits found in different parts of the world. These stones are prized for their durability, beauty, and versatility...
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Quartz FAQ's
Everything You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops
Is Quartz a Natural Stone?
Quartz is a man-made material, created from natural quartz and...
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The 5 Best Types of Stone Countertops
Kitchen Countertops: 5 Best Stones to Use
Kitchens are the hot spot of every home (literally and figuratively). They’re the place for family gatherings and great meals, a room where you spend...
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The Differences Between Marble, Quartzite, and Dolomite
It’s all fun and games until you have to choose between marble, quartzite, and dolomite.
For starters, did you know that (according to NAHB), more than half of the houses built in the United ...
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White Quartz Countertops - A Rising Modern Trend In 2021
With the global countertop market predicted to reach a ~$110 billion net worth by 2027, it stands to reason that this industry features its own unique set of trends within the ever-evolving mo...
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Tile Backsplash Showroom Now Open
New Tile Backsplash Showroom Now Open
The tile backsplash has reinvented kitchen design. An area of kitchens that has been largely neglected through the decades is now getting the attention i...
Read MoreSee Your Countertops in Your Kitchen Before You Buy with Distinctive Kitchen & Bath
See Your Countertops in Your Kitchen Before You Buy with Distinctive Kitchen & Bath
In the smart, technology-charged world we live in today, there isn’t any need to spend hours at a countertop fa...
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The Best Choice for Black Countertops
Is Black Granite a Good Choice for Kitchen Countertops?
The black and white kitchen is in, specifically white cabinets with black countertops. When exploring your options for the latter, black granit...
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The Best Countertops Materials For Your Kitchen
The Best Countertops Materials For Your Kitchen
When it comes to choosing the right material for your kitchen countertops, the choice can be overwhelming. After all, you need to take into account a n...
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Why Quartz Is A Great Alternative to Marble and Granite
With marble and granite countertops containing the opulent appeal that they do, it may come as a shock to know that quartz was actually the most favored countertop material in 2020 for home remodeling...
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HanStone Quartz: A Great Marble & Granite Alternative for your Countertops
When it comes to selecting a material to use for your kitchen countertops, the process can be daunting. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and the colour, texture and material you choose...
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Granite Is A Perfect Countertop Choice in 2021
Whether it be luxury white granite, black granite, or any other affordable granite style in-between, there is a reason why this natural stone has withstood the tests of time as a prime kitchen counter...
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Fantasy Brown: What Type of Stone is It?
Distinctive Kitchen & Bath located in Columbus, Ohio fabricates and installs Fantasy Brown countertops, we answer the question of what type of stone it is, how to care and clean, and the cost of F...
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Is Caesarstone Quartz Right for Your Kitchen Countertops?
Is Caesarstone Quartz Right for Your Kitchen Countertops?
Your kitchen is the heartbeat of your home, the place where good meals are shared and memories are made. Though it’s not something most peop...
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Quartz vs. Granite
Jon Rupert, the owner of Distinctive Surfaces was recently featured on the Posh Haven Blog, an interior design Blog ran by M.Clark on the reality of Granite vs. Quartz.
View the blog by clicking ...
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Soapstone Buyer's Guide
Soapstone is a classic choice for countertops. Enduringly popular, it’s been around for hundreds of years in farmhouse kitchens and has stood the test of time. More recently, soapstone has come into ...
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5 Things you need to know about Quartzite
1. Why choose quartzite?
Quartzite is an increasingly popular choice among homeowners and interior designers. Its sophisticated good looks combined with crystalline sparkle, durability, earth-toned ...
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