What You Need To Know About Granite
- Stains & Sealing
- Granite is a natural, porous material and cab be stained by oil, organic liquids and some metals. Oil is the most common stain and can be removed with soap or solvents. Organic stains (coffee, tea, red wine etc) can usually be removed with soap and water. Deeper stains may require several cleanings or a poultice. Metal stains are not common in household granite use but are possible. They usually occur when metal objects like cans, nails, flower pots etc. are left on the stone and there is direct, prolonged contact with a rusting surface. These are the most serious stains as they can be very difficult to remove. Usually a poultice is necessary. A good quality sealer will prevent or at least minimize any type of staining. Our products are all sealed when installed and we recommend resealing once a year with a good quality sealer
- Durability
- Natural stone is the most durable countertop material on the market. In a kitchen environment it’s nearly impossible to break or chip, won’t fade or discolor, resistant to chemicals and acid and almost impervious to bacteria. Granite can be scratched by oxidized metal and grit, like sand or dirt. It’s important to not set or slide dirty things such as muddy boots or outdoor toys, or rusty objects like old SOS pads or BBQ grills on your granite surface. You can cut directly on the granite countertop, although heavy chopping is not recommended. Granite is also very resistant to heat so pots can be taken directly off the stove top or from the oven and placed on the granite.
- Down The Road
- Granite will last forever. With the proper care, your countertop will last generations and still look as beautiful as the day it was installed. The finish on granite is not an applied material, simply the stone itself smooth enough to have a mirror-like reflection. This means there is nothing to peel-off, burn fade or discolor.
How It’s Made
