Granite is the oldest natural countertop surface for living room, kitchen and bathroom. It doesn’t just look beautiful, but its stain, heat and scratch proof and easy to maintain too.
The fact that granite is more durable and looks just as attractive as marble makes it a popular choice for paving or flooring, wall cladding, kitchen and all other varieties of countertops. Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, granite is available in variety of colors and patterns that makes it a versatile stone. Because it is formed through natural processes that vary with time and location, each piece of granite is unique. Every piece of stone contains a slightly different coloration, pattern, and veining. This means that every piece of granite is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of art that will add value and aesthetic appeal to your home.
Uses of Granite: It is used for flooring in both, the interior and exterior of structures including, stairs, corridors, pathway and counters.
Granite in Flooring: The solidified and cooled magma creates stylish flooring that is characterized by its tiny, natural spots at the surface, adding a dramatic mixture of plush colors and noticeable depth.
Granite in Paving: Granite Pavers can mostly see on flooring applications like landscapes and garden. Since it’s a natural stone, it blends well with the outdoor environment aesthetically.
Granite for counter tops: Before installing the stone, cabinets need to be installed for a granite countertop. Once the cabinet is made, the granite is sculpted to fit and must be installed by a professional for the level assurance. After the installation process, the stone has to be sealed. Choosing the right sealer is vital, as it makes the granite oil resistant.
Ease of Care
Granite countertops are not only long lasting, they are resistant to bacteria and easy to clean as well. All you’ll need to clean your counters tops on a daily basis is a soft sponge, water, and mild dish soap. Sealants are a great protective measure that will keep your stone countertop from absorbing liquids, making cleanup even easier and preventing any stains.
Advantages of Granite:
- Granite is a crystalline by nature and has tiny pits in it. These are naturally formed spaces between the minerals. Sometimes granite also has fissures, which looks like cracks, but are naturally occurred eons ago due to colossal pressure and heat. These pits and fissure are a part of the natural beauty of granite and will not harm the stone or its durability.
- Granite is a very tough building stone that has solid surface, making it hard to scratch, chip or wear. It is also stain resistant and colorfast, making it the ideal choice of flooring, paving and counters tops and will last for a lifetime.
- Granite Pavers are commonly used near water areas because it’s resilient and slip- resistant nature. Granite Pavers are very cheap to maintain. Only sealing is recommended once a year to lessen the chance of permanent sullying.
Granite is absolutely fireproof and also inhibits heat. It means Granite Pavers can be installed near barbecue or fireplace areas, plus it won’t be too hot in summers.
