For the last several years, Professional Remodeler has been presenting the Market Leaders — an annual listing of the top remodelers in the 20 largest remodeling markets in the country. An honor Kitchen Mart has been awarded 5 years in a row. As the only market-specific list in the industry, the Market Leaders provides an important way of measuring market activity on the local level.

Starting this year, they are recognizing the top remodelers twice a year, with the Market Leaders list continuing to be published every spring, and the America’s Top Remodelers list being published in the fall. This national list allows them to honor the top companies throughout the country, whether they work in one market or 20, whether they’re headquartered in Chicago or Sacramento. The America’s Top Remodelers list is compiled from a number of sources, including publicly released financial information, data provided by the companies themselves and other business sources.

Aberdeen	Bellingham	Braemar	Buckingham
New Quay	Praa Sands	Sharpham	Shirebrook
Torquay	Wellington	Westminster

Cambria, the only American company in the quartz surfaces business, launched 12 new colors, bringing the company’s total color palette to almost 100. The new designs feature revolutionary new looks for quartz.

Influenced by the natural movement of water over stone, Cambria presents the Waterstone Collection. These trendsetting looks range from neutral to vibrant tones that are reminiscent of granite and marble, yet offer the benefits of Cambria, such as greater strength than granite or marble and its maintenance-free, non-porous surface.

“Cambria strives to lead the industry in style and innovation as it relates to stone surfaces, and this, our latest collection, is in that spirit,” said Marty Davis, Cambria’s President and CEO. “We are pleased and excited to provide our partners and consumers never before seen looks in the quartz category.”

“We relentlessly expand and evolve the technology to give homeowners the eternal beauty of stone with all the performance benefits of Cambria,” said Summer Kath, Director of Brand. “Just months after we launched the Cambrian Collection, we had a breakthrough discovery now seen in the Waterstone Collection. Our entrepreneurial drive gave us the freedom and ingenuity to create colors that seemed impossible for quartz. Our game-changing colors will send shock waves through the industry.”

Each new color boasts the names of locations in Wales and England, which are the inspiration for the spectrum of Cambria colors. For example, Buckingham, named for the London palace that is home to the British Monarchy, is rich and versatile with just enough unexpected flare of browns, golds and grays. Torquay, a posh, continental feel much like the English Riviera town itself, has a pure milky nature that is complemented by swirls of gray and tan.  And Braemar, pebble-like and sporadic like the banks of the River Dee which runs through the most mountainous village of Braemar in the UK, contains gray, black and cream quartz crystals that create a playful, contemporary mix.

About Cambria: Cambria is a privately held, family-owned company headquartered in Le Sueur, Minnesota. Cambria is one of the few quartz surface plants in the world. Cambria focuses on quality, innovation and growth. Cambria is sold through a North American network of independent stone fabricator and installation partners that share the company’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Products are available to consumers via retail partners throughout North America. Cambria also exports its products throughout the world.

Cambria is a stain resistant, nonporous natural quartz surface that is harder, stronger and easier to care for than other stone surfaces because it does not require sealing with chemical-based conditioners, polishers or wax. Cambria is committed to environmentally friendly business practices. The company’s products contribute to projects achieving LEED certification, have been NSF International certified as safe for food preparation, and have achieved GREENGUARD for Children and SchoolsSM and Indoor Air Quality Certified®; there is no safer surface available to consumers. For more information on our environmental business practices, please visit http://www.cambriausa.com/learn_green.cfm.

To view samples and get design ideas we invite you to visit one of our two design showrooms:
Kitchen Mart Sacramento at 3742 Bradview Drive or Kitchen Mart Rocklin at 4381 Granite Drive. For a FREE in home estimate with a designer, call 916.362.7080.

Every job is important to us . . . whether it’s simply a new bathroom countertop or a more complex whole-house remodel complete with designer kitchen and master bath retreat. Since 1976 we have helped over 14,000 homeowners, just like you, realize their dream kitchens, bathrooms and additions. We have remodeling options for every budget. Our specialties include cabinet refacing; custom cabinetry; Corian, quartz, or granite countertops; and tile floors, backsplashes and custom showers.

Trust your remodeling project to Kitchen Mart:

• We’ve been building dream kitchens and baths for over 35 years.
• 75% of our business comes from repeat customers or referrals.
• We have our own custom cabinet and countertop manufacturing facilities.
  (Come take a tour!)
• Our proprietary job flow system keeps your project on time and on budget
• We are Sacramento’s #1 KraftMaid dealer (2007- 2010)
• We’ve been given Angie’s List Super Service Award three years’ running (2008-2010).
• We are locally owned and operated.
• We have remodeling options for every budget.
• Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
• We love what we do!

We are Sacramento’s most trusted kitchen and bath remodeling company for a reason – our steadfast commitment to your project and your complete satisfaction. Visit our Sacramento facilities for a tour to see how Kitchen Mart is uniquely qualified to provide you with the highest quality experience coupled with the best quality products in the industry.

On behalf of the entire Kitchen Mart team, we look forward to working with you…and help you bring your kitchen and bath remodeling dreams to reality.

Dave Hollars | President
Kitchen Mart

Kitchen Mart has assembled 10 questions you should consider and ask any prospective contractor before signing a contract. This list is designed to help you compare contractors, pricing and time-frames. We are confident that after you consider this list, Kitchen Mart will prove to be the best value for your dollar.

1. Is the Contractor Licensed in California?
   Kitchen Mart invites you to check our license (#365777) at cslb.ca.gov. We recommend you always check that the license is valid, is in good standing and belongs to the contractor you’ve selected.
2. Is the Contractor in Good Standing With Other Consumer Rating Services?
   Our Better Business Bureau rating has been A+ since 1978. We’ve been given Angie’s List Super Service Award three years’ running (2008-2010).
3. How Long Has the Contractor Been in Business?
   Kitchen Mart has been Sacramento’s Most Trusted Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Organization for over 35 years.
4. Can the Contractor Provide Verifiable References from Satisfied Customers and Samples of Past Work that Can Be Visited?
   Fact: 75% of Kitchen Mart’s business comes from an existing customer that is so happy with our work they either have us back to do another job or personally recommend us to their family and friends. We can provide 1,000’s of references. Visit kitchenmart.net for a few.
5. Have You Been Given a Detailed Written Estimate that Covers the Complete Scope of Work Involved?
   Kitchen Mart takes pride in making sure all of your project expectations are in writing and you understand all of the terms in your contract.
6. Does the Contractor Sell Quality Products with Quality Construction?
   In addition to our custom products and services, we also partner with some of the best names in home improvement: KraftMaid, Merillat, Decorative Specialties, Cambria, Corian, and Zodiaq. We stand behind each and every product we sell and guarantee your satisfaction.
7. Do They Offer You Showrooms Staffed with Friendly Knowledgeable Professionals?
   Kitchen Mart has two convenient showrooms – Sacramento and Rocklin – filled with inspiration to help turn your dreams into a reality. You will always be greeted with a smile.
8. Will Your Project be Delayed or the Quality Compromised Because They Rely on Subcontractors to Do the Work for Them?
   We don’t! Kitchen Mart hires NO outside subcontractors. All work is completed to the highest standards by Kitchen Mart Craftsmen.
9. Does the Contactor Have the Correct Insurance Coverage to Protect You Should an Accident Occur?
   Kitchen Mart is fully licensed and bonded and has all of the necessary coverages in place to ensure you and your property are protected.
10. Does the Contractor Offer You Financing?
    Kitchen Mart offers a variety of financing options to work with your time-frame and budget.

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Kitchen Mart has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

“Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing consistently high quality customer service, as judged by the customers who hired them,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.

“It’s a real honor to receive this award for the third straight year in a row,” says Dave Hollars, President of Kitchen Mart. “it’s a real testament to meeting customers needs and making sure they’re completely satisfied.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

This Limited Warranty shall apply only where Product is properly fabricated and installed for the residential or commercial interior use only by Cambria approved Installers and Fabricators and only where Product, including floor tile, is properly installed for residential or commercial interior use only, subject to the exclusions set forth below; is used for its intended purpose, and is maintained and used strictly in accordance with the Cambria Product Care and Maintenance Information, which are available within this Limited Warranty document and on the Cambria website at www.CambriaUSA.com.

General Terms & Conditions of this Limited Warranty

This warranty is Limited. The Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy against Cambria shall be at the sole option of Cambria, to repair or replace the defective Product in slab or tile form, depending on the installation, or refund the purchase price.

FURTHER, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LOCAL LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS ON THE PART OF CAMBRIA. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH ARE NOT EXCLUDED HEREBY, DUE TO OPERATION OF LAW, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN FOR THE PRODUCT WARRANTED.

IN NO CASE WILL CAMBRIA BE LIABLE EITHER IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISEM FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSQEUENTIAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGED, INCLUDING BY NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE FOR BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER LOSS, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF SUCH DAMAGE WHETHER OT NOT CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF CAMBRIA, EVEN IS CAMBRIA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLILTY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This Limited Warranty is the only warranty made by Cambria for Cambria Natural Quartz SurfacesTM. No representative, dealer, employee, installer or any other person is authorized to make, modify or change this Limited Warranty or make any other warranty representative or promise on behalf of Cambria with respect to the Product. No term or condition other than those stated in this Limited Warranty and no agreement or understanding, whether oral or written, in any way purporting to modify or change this Limited Warranty shall be binding upon Cambria, unless made in writing and signed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cambria, Martin E. Davis.

Exclusions

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void unless the Product has been paid for in full.

This Limited Warranty covers only manufacturing defects and DOES NOT apply to Product subjected to damage due to mishandling, abnormal use, misuse or physical or chemical abuse or exposure, direct or sustained heat or sold or sudden or rapid change in temperature or thermal shock, exposure to chemicals, force, pressure or loading applied from a person, utensil or object, including but not limited to cracks and/or chips resulting therefrom.

This Limited Warranty DOES NOT cover damage effects cause by poor installation or fabrication caused by the installer or fabricator. In addiction, improper insufficient or poorly designed support, cabinets, structures, substrate or sub-floors for counter tops, vertical surfaces, or floor tile ARE NOT covered by this Limited Warranty.

Product, including floor tile installed in entry ways, or outdoors, IS NOT covered by this limited warranty. Products that are installed outdoors, in partially covered or sheltered outdoor areas, in entry ways and interior areas subject to traffic flor from the outdoors ARE NOT covered by the limited warranty due to exposure to weather, chancing temperatures, sunlight and other conditions because these conditions can damage the Product. Products, including floor tile and vertical surfaces installed in indoor entryways or outdoors can also be damaged by de-icing activities and other chemicals or substances which are tracked onto or which come into contact with the Product.

This Limited Warranty DOES NOT cover Product installed in applications such as, but not limited to, shower trays or shower pans, steam showers, steam rooms and saunas.

This Limited Warranty DOES NOT apply to Cambria Accents.

This Limited Warranty DOES NOT cover Product installed in moving vehicles including by not limited to, recreational vehicles (RV’s) or trailers, air crafts, boats, ships or other watercraft.

This Limited Warranty DOES NOT cover the quality of the installation or damage caused by the installer or fabricator. Installation or fabrication issues must be resolved directly with the point of purchase and are the sole responsibility of the Owner and the point of purchase and NOT of Cambria and ARE NOT covered by this Limited Warranty.

This Limited Warranty DOES NOT cover transportation, freight, tear-out, demolition in any form, disposal and re installation fabrication are associated costs beyond the cost of the Product or its replacement.

Various laws, building and safety codes govern the design, engineering and construction of building and installations within them. These vary widely. Cambria assumes no responsibility or obligation with respect  to the selection of its Product for the installation or the designs, engineering construction of the installation site.

Cambria IS NOT responsible for damage or injury caused in whole or in part by acts of God, job site conditions, installation, architectural and engineering design, structural movement, acts of vandalism or accidents.

All Limited Warranty claims must be received by Cambria within thirty (30) days after the Owner learns of the facts upon which the warranty claim is based, or such warranty claim shall be deemed waived.

Right of Cambria to Inspect

In order for Cambria to respond under this Limited Warranty, Cambria’s authorized agents must be permitted sufficient time and opportunity to inspect the Product, evaluate and respond to any claim.

All decisions regarding the existence of manufacturing defects or affecting this Warranty shall be made by Cambria and shall be final and binding upon the parties.

Choice of Law

This Limited Warranty shall be interpreted exclusively under the laws of the State of Minnesota.

Effective Date

This Limited Warranty only applies to Products purchase and installed after August 1, 2008.

Registration & Service – General Provisions

To register for the Limited Warranty you must complete the Limited Warranty Registration and Service Questionnaire by calling 1-866/CAMBRIA (1-866-226-2742) or by going online at www.CambriaUSA.com

To make a claim or obtain service under this Limited Warranty, you must call Cambria Customer Care at 1-866-CAMBRIA (1-866-226-2742) or submit your claim in writing to Cambria, 11000 W. 78th St., Suite 200, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA, to the attention of Warranty Services.

Please provide the following information:

1.      Your name, address and telephone number.

2.      Description of the Product application for which the claim is made including the color and thickness of the Product

3.      Date of Purchase or date of installation, whichever is earlier.

4.      Name of Retailer, Installer or Fabricator from whom you purchased the Product.

5.      A description of the claim.

A Cambria Customer Care Representative will contact you to follow up on your claim.

This Limited Warranty is non transferable and applies only to the original owner of the product.

Natural Stone is a creation of nature. Like so many natural formations, every piece is unique and matchless. Within each piece of stone also lies the history of one particular place on our planet. Today’s limestone floor, for instance, was once a mass of tiny sea creatures, then an ancient seabed and after millions of years of uplift, a mountainside where the limestone comes from.

Originally, your natural stone comes from a mountainside cut into huge 50,000-pound blocks of stone. The blocks were then sliced into slabs which were refined to give its natural colors a mirror like depth and the smooth surface is left slightly rough to enhance its rich texture. The luster, hardness, colors and variations are all indications of the stone’s mineral composition and origin. This unique blend of characteristics is what makes your natural stone one-of-a-kind, a beautiful practical surface for your home.

STONE IS ABSORBENT

Although we usually think of stone as “hard,” it is a porous material. Natural stone have varying degrees of porosity depending on the type of stone. If left unsealed, spills and everyday messes can easily penetrate the surface. The liquid eventually evaporates but the stain will be visible. Highly acidic substances, such as orange juice, coffee and wine, will also etch acid sensitive stones including most granite, slate and sandstone.

BENEFITS OF PROTECTING STONE

The best way to prevent stains is to treat the surface with a protective sealer. The sealer fills in the pores and repels spills on the surface, allowing time to wipe the spill away. Fluorochemical technology is the most advanced technology available, providing the ultimate shield against water and oil based stains. The micro-molecular formula actually bonds with the stones surface to deliver unsurpassed wear resistance and durability and because the sealer reacts with the stone, you no longer have to worry about its porosity. It works on all types of stone, from ultra-porous Juparana Columbo to super dense Absolute Black. There are also sealers available with antimicrobial product protection. They not only protect the surface from stains, but also help to resist the growth of mold and mildew on the dried sealer.

STONE NEEDS SPECIALTY CLEANERS

Like any other surface in your home, it is important to clean your natural stone to help maintain its natural beauty. However, natural stone requires cleaning products specifically designed for the stone’s unique mineral composition. Most general-purpose cleaners will etch or damage the stone and/or degrade the sealer, therefore removing protective properties and the stone will be more easily susceptible to stains. Any cleaning products containing lemon, vinegar or other acids may etch the stone. Scouring powders and abrasives will scratch the surface.

PROPER CLEANING

Maintenance cleaning with pH-balanced, neutral cleaner will help remove soils that normal dusting or damp mopping leave behind. It also helps keep your stone free of dust and dry, sandy soil to minimize wear patterns from everyday use on some softer stones. Specially designed cleaners for stone will never break down the protective sealer. In fact, some cleaners contain protective properties, which reinforce the sealer and prolong stain resistance. For heavier cleaning jobs, using cleaners formulated for stone will effectively remove tough grime and messes yet be gentle on the surface. For optimum protection, we recommend you seal your surface every 3-5 years with a Heavy Duty Stone Sealer.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND INFORMATION

Additional products and information for the care of your stone available at:

www.stonetechpro.com or 1.888.STONEHELP

We will gladly answer any additional questions you have about the care and maintenance of your stone.

For your convenience, please inquire about our Natural Stone Maintenance Program.

LET US DO THE DIRTY WORK FOR YOU!

Cultured Marble Products, Ltd. warrants their cast products, but no other products, to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions for a period of 10 (ten) years from date of original purchase. Buyer must give quick, reasonable notice of any defect.

If service is required by reason of defect during the 10 (ten) year period, Cultured Marble Products, Ltd. will repair, or at its discretion replace this product without charge, subject to verification of the defect. For warranty service contact the manufacturer by phone at (916)929.0266, or by writing to the address below.

This warranty does not cover damages that result from normal wear, alteration, accident, abuse, neglect or repairs that have been made or attempted by others, or from failure to use proper cleaners.

Cultured Marble Products
1630 Kathleen Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95815
916.929.0266 – phone
916.929.8740 – fax
www.cmpltd.com