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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.

We provide premier granite, quartz, marble, and large format porcelain kitchen and bathroom countertops, along with backsplash, flooring and cabinetry for your home or business. CEK is the preferred choice for new kitchen and bathroom installations and remodels. We service the Treasure Valley, McCall, Twin Falls and Sun Valley areas.
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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.
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.
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 (21)
Ryan Cleverley
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
Greg C.
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
Joe Prin
Joe Prin
Jul 05, 2021
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We had a 4' scratch in the floor of our church altar area That need ed to be repaired. Andy came in and recommended a path to a result that we were very happy to have him do. He dug in and spent several back breaking hours making this 60 year old marble floor look absolutely beautiful once again. I will definitely be requesting his services again to work over some other areas in our building.
Jackie Steele
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
Lab LoverUSA
Lab LoverUSA
Apr 29, 2021
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With Cutting Edge Kitchens of Idaho (aka Stone Medics) you can expect: Excellent customer service, Top tier professionalism, Very reasonable costs, and Quality results. We had Andy Johnson out to clean and seal the granite countertops in our kitchen and bathrooms. We had been living with our unsealed granite counters for two years and they had a lot of wear, tear and staining. I thought our granite was beyond hope. Andy assured me that he could get the granite cleaned, sealed and back in shape. He got straight to work and our granite now looks amazing. It is perfectly cleaned, sealed and very shiny
Alex Mouser
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
Diane S.
Diane S.
Mar 04, 2021
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Andy recently cleaned and sealed my bathroom shower, as well as, treating my glass enclosures for water repellancy. I am so impressed. Both showers look brand new!
Michael Lakatos
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
Julie Westermeier
Julie Westermeier
Nov 21, 2020
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I was in need of a repair on a marble slab. A few places I contacted couldn't be bothered with a small job. Andy took on the job, repaired the slab expertly, and you could never guess which side was repaired. I had an exceptional experience with him. The job was done promptly and was affordable. I would not hesitate to recommend Cutting Edge Kitchen Stone Medics.
Joseph Lemay
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
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!
Scott Wakefield
Scott Wakefield
Sep 06, 2020
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We recently used Cutting Edge Kitchen to seal our granite countertops in our new home. They sent out Andy Johnson who did a great job of explaining his service and what we can expect from the seal treatment that he performed on our granite. He was very professional and did a great job! We are very pleased with the service we received from Cutting Edge Kitchen and would highly recommend them to our friends and family!! Thanks again, Andy, for your services!!
Trevor E.
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!
Andrea T.
Andrea T.
May 21, 2020
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These guys are soooo amazing! We had a kitchen fire during the COVID-19 pandemic and they went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help us get our kitchen back in working order. Every single person my family interacted with was helpful, professional and efficient! They keep you informed of every step and show up on time and ready to get the job done. I loved the referrals to different companies in the area for materials, especially the local ones. Natasha does an amazing job at explaining everything in the process and helping make suggestions that are cost effective and align with our style selections. I would
Johna R.
Johna R.
Feb 08, 2020
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We are new to the area and picked Cutting Edge by reading other reviews. Daniel and Wyatt arrived on time and did a great job installing our counter tops. They were very professional and pleasant. Before they left, they made sure we knew how to care for the granite and composite sink that was installed. Counter Tops look great.
Dave M.
Dave M.
Apr 10, 2019
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We have had a good experience with cutting edge. They have been timely and creative. We had a major renovation and they were involved start to finish. Beautiful cabinets.
Annie J.
Annie J.
Feb 07, 2019
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Their team did an amazing job installing a slab of granite in another area of a large room to match the existing one. Professional installers and quality work at a fair price - highly recommend them!
Mindy R.
Mindy R.
Mar 18, 2017
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The day Cutting Edge Kitchens scheduled to remove our old countertops they were over 2 hours late. During installation they broke the bathroom mirror, dented our rounded corners (in the hall) and scuffed up our hardwoods (to the point they now need to be refinished). When I told Marla about our problems she told me she was sorry. When my husband brought it up to Ben he said their contract states Cutting Edge Kitchens is not responsible for any damage that may occur. In the end they did replace our mirror. Finally, we had a lot of granite left over. They did not mention it or deliver it.
Terri P.
Terri P.
Jul 08, 2016
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Cutting Edge Kitchens were professional, friendly, and always on time. Extremely large selection and worked with me on a personal level to work within my budget and desires. Our countertops were completed three days ahead of schedule and look AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend Cutting Edge Kitchens to all of my friends and family. Thank you Ben. Terri
Paula B.
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!
Kevin B.
Kevin B.
Mar 12, 2015
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Cutting edge did a fantastic job on my counter tops. On time and under budget. Ben went the extra mile to fix uneven cabinets to make them fit right.
All his staff are professionals. I would highly recommend giving them a chance to bid your next project.