North Carolina Granite Kitchen Countertops

Story of Charlotte Granite

The Amazing Saga of Granite from Quarry to Countertop

Here is the story of granite as explained by the local Charlotte Granite Guru:  Are you looking for a new granite countertop for your kitchen or bath? Here is a fun fact about granite; your newly installed counter will be made from a material that has been years in the creation. Actually, some experts actually think that the newest piece of granite in the world is 750 million years old! Granite is a 100% natural stone material that cannot be reproduced by man.

Granitec ountertops, backsplashes and some kitchen and bathroom floors are created from the most preferred and very elegant natural stone product. Granite has surpassed marble in demand because is it even more resilient and much easier to care for. Granite is unequaled by synthetic countertop products for its strength and durability, resilience to temperature changes and resistance to blemishes and scratches.

Granite is an organically developed stone that is excavated from deep in the earth, collected, trimmed, finished, sealed and installed in kitchens and bathrooms to add aesthetics, appeal and style. Because it is a natural product, no two slabs are completely identical. Granite countertops and other products are available in many different colors due to the different minerals that are in the rock. Since granite can originate from all over the world, different regions and ecological factors render it unique.

Granite is mainly comprised of quartz crystal, however, it also features assorted amounts of other metals such as feldspar, mica, copper and iron. Some granite kitchen countertops may even contain some silver or gold. The measure of each metal depends on the location the granite comes from. All granite is forged into a solid stone by heat energy and pressure. Precipitation provides other minerals as it is developing. Granite is available around the world, in every area, and each location will generate a unique selection.

Granite is a completely organic product that cannot be artificially copied. It is highly durable and when it comes to be a part of your house, you will find that it does not have to be repaired or replaced every few years like some artificial products. It does require some care if it is to last a lifetime.

Take care of your granite countertops…in other words, do not take them for granted!  Granite is spot resistant, but not completely stain-proof. For effective resistance, a particularly durable sealer is added right before it is placed in your home. Granite can be porous, so it should be sealed every year. It is also a good idea to wipe all spills right away to ensure that harsh chemicals and abrasives are not needed to clean up messes, as they will harm the sealed surface. Dry the counter with a lint free towel to prevent water spotting.

Granite is scratch resistant, so it will not show wear and tear like other fabricated materials. This doesn't mean your cutting board is out-of-date. There is a sealer on the granite that can be scratched or damaged and make it possible for chemicals to soak in and stain the product.

Granite is heat resistant, but again, the granite sealing can be damaged by a hot pan, so take care. The stress caused by hot objects can cause staining over time.

A granite countertop is truly durable, but it is also gorgeous and sophisticated, so care for it like you would anything of outstanding exquisiteness. With a wide range of colors and textures, you can be confident your countertop is unique and no one else has one just like it. Granite is the most durable, heat, scratch and stain resistant surface you can get, so go ahead and use it for its intended purpose but maintain it properly to maintain its original, natural beauty for a lifetime.

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