Webster's Definition for "granite"
gran.ite
1: a very hard natural igneous rock formation of
visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz
and orthoclase or microcline and used for building and
for monuments 2: unyielding firmness or endurance -
gra.nit.ic adj
Benefits of Granite:
- Natural stone is unique and varied.
Since natural stone has been created by
nature, no one piece is quite like
another piece. This means that no matter
what project you use the stone for
you'll be creating a distinct look that
can't be duplicated elsewhere.
- Natural stone is highly durable.
This means that you can use the stone
for projects that require strength and
durability, such as for countertops in
the kitchen.
- Large variety of color. There are
many natural colors that you can choose
from when working with natural stone.
- Beauty and pleasing look. Natural
stone looks extremely beautiful in its
natural state, which makes it a prime
choice for homeowners who are attempting
to create a look that is pleasing to the
eye by using natural materials.
- The capability of distinctive
design. Due to the uniqueness of each
piece of natural stone, builders have
the capability of creating designs that
are distinctive to each project. This
means that homeowners can have a
bathroom vanity that matches the color
and design of the rest of the bathroom.
- Resilience and hard wearing
material. Projects that have been
created using natural stone can be
polished again if they are scratched or
otherwise damaged.
- Affordability. Despite the higher
cost of natural stone when compared with
man-made materials the cost is still
within the budget of many homeowners who
are looking for a unique look for their
home that can't be duplicated.
Unlike solid surface, granite will last
a lifetime
- It cannot be marred or burned; it is
like one large hot-plate solid surface
will burn and must be sanded out.
- Recent reports indicate that on
average, a homeowner will get back 75%
of their investment in remodeling of
their kitchen.
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Disadvantages:
- Granite is a natural material and
such may have irregularities. This may
include some pitting and irregular
pattern grains and veins, among others.
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Maintenance is simple:
Sealed upon installation and once a year after that
and cleaned with a non-ammonia based daily cleaner. It
is recommended that all counters be wiped clean after
meal preparation. Counters may be subject to staining
from the following, ie. Oils, salad dressing, butter,
coffee, dyes (red, etc.), wine, etc.
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