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12/14/2015 16:29
One of the benefits of using a granite slab as your countertop is that fact that it is extremely hard. In fact, the only thing harder than granite is diamonds, which are used in the process of cutting and polishing the rugged stone. This durability ensures that any kitchen that features a granite...
12/14/2015 16:28
One of the main reasons that people use granite in the kitchens is the huge range of colors it can come it. The granite, when polished, creates a shining surface that is smooth and sleek. Granite in the kitchen provides a look of elegance, but is still practical and easy to work on. The range of...
12/14/2015 16:26
Other kitchens utilize granite as the tiling, both around the walls and floors, and around the sink. The granite tiles are better than regular kitchen tiles, as they are easier to polish and clean, and stains simply wipe off of the tile with little more than a wet cloth. The granite is very easy to...
12/11/2015 20:38
Let's move on to durability. As you are probably aware, diamonds are the hardest material. Granite is the second. Ask any stone fabricator what they use to fabricate granite in their shops and their answer will be consistent-diamond blades! It is for this reason that granite is a highly durable...
12/11/2015 20:38
Many so-called "experts" advise re-applying stone sealers on an annual (or more frequent) basis - this is just not true. In actuality, there is no "calendar" for re-sealing, and over-application of sealer can build up over time and cause a haze on the surface of your countertops. The frequency for...
12/11/2015 20:37
You may be wondering why granite is such a popular material for countertops. First and foremost, looks! With its rich polished surface, granite appeals to every décor style from elegant or modern to traditional or country. Granite comes in some amazing colors, and is considered to be one of the...
12/10/2015 20:32
When setting your budget you need to know that granite has three quality groupings that influence the price. You will find the premium grade granite is very expensive but on the other hand it has beautiful colors and patterns plus its thicker than the lower grade granite. It's advisable to go for...
12/10/2015 20:31
However, like most things in life, there are some negatives to having prefabricated granite counters, and it is wise to consider these if thinking about using prefabricated granite. These cons include the following:
· Prefab granite counters are not available the wide range of colors that granite...
12/10/2015 20:31
The first thing is what type of granite countertop do you want? There are granite slabs or granite tiles. Each type of granite comes in with different prices, where you find that the granite slab is more expensive than the granite tiles. Granite slabs are the most expensive usually because its...
12/09/2015 22:10
The most critical issue faced by most of the designers or individuals is the choice of granite color. As granite has a wide array of color options starting from the blacks, whites, browns, blues, greens and the variations thereof. With such subtle variations it increases a challenging task to...