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12/21/2015 14:51
They can be found at the facility of stone fabricators or stone masons. Sometimes they've been salvaged from homes that have been demolished or whose owners have replaced their countertops. These pieces tend to be discounted, and so they're a great bargain for a homeowner who's embarking on...
12/20/2015 19:14
Yet, just because granite counters have been around for centuries, it doesn't mean that they have lost their appeal or are no longer practical. But, it can mean that they are being used in different ways. For instance, today's homeowner is no longer restricted by only using granite slabs for...
12/20/2015 19:14
So, what are some other uses beyond granite counters? Consider these choices:
Remnant granite is perfect for tiling your floors, backsplash or countertops. Consider using it in smaller spaces such as the bathroom or even a laundry room.
Be crafty, and use a remnant piece to create mosaic inspired...
12/20/2015 19:14
Give your outdoor fences, pillars or posts a new look by using granite to add style and elegance.
While granite counters are by far the most common use of granite, don't get locked in to being traditional. Take some time to consider the unique approach, then visit a granite distributor's showroom...
12/18/2015 18:06
Granite is a common and widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock. Granite has a medium to coarse texture, occasionally with some individual crystals larger than the groundmass forming a rock known as porphyry. Granites can be pink to dark gray or even black, depending on their...
12/18/2015 18:06
Ancient Uses of Granites
Granite is nearly always massive (lacking internal structures), hard and tough, and therefore it has gained widespread use as a construction stone. The Red Pyramid of Egypt, named for the light crimson hue of its exposed granite surfaces, is the third largest of Egyptian...
12/18/2015 18:06
Granites Use in Current age
Granite has been extensively used as a dimension stone and as flooring tiles in public and commercial buildings and monuments. With increasing amounts of acid rain in parts of the world, granite has begun to supplant marble as a monument material, since it is much more...
12/15/2015 18:42
Granite materials can be found in the most common of places. In metropolitan areas, skyscrapers and other corporate edifices use granite for floors. Craftsmen and designers who create monuments employ granite in their work of art as well because the quality of the material lasts long. One of the...
12/15/2015 18:42
If you look at celebrity homes, you will notice that one of the best features of their house is their kitchen countertops. Since there are many Hollywood homes in California, a certain Madera granite company provides one of the top quality granite materials for home fixtures.
Granite countertops...
12/15/2015 18:41
Granites are igneous rocks fond on the earth's continental crust. Because of its durability formed over the years, many architects, interior designers, and home decor companies such as granite countertops Madera in California recommend the use of granite for home furnishings commonly used in...