Granite is one of the hardest stones available. It cannot be scratched in ordinary use; even a knife blade will not scratch it. It can only be scratched with specially sharpened tools designed to work with granite, like tungsten and diamond tools. Granite will chip only in cases of severe abuse with a hammer or impact tool. In the unlikely event that your granite is chipped, the mark can be filled with a granite dust and epoxy mixture. Granite will not crack with ordinary use

Granite is one of the hardest stones in the world. It is highly resistant to scratching in ordinary use. A knife blade will not scratch granite. It can only be scratched by another piece of granite or with specially sharpened tools designed to work with granite like tungsten and diamond blades. In general, no. All stone, however, is porous to some extent, but Granite has very little porosity. A few colors may absorb some moisture with prolonged contact compared to others.

In only cases of sever abuse with a hammer or impact tool. A chip can be filled with a granite dust and epoxy mixture.

Yes. Even if you cut directly down upon it in the coarse of normal, daily use, you will not mar the finish of your granite countertop.

With normal daily use, even cutting directly upon it, you will not mar it's finish.. Unlike any other surface, Granite will not lose its shine.

In only cases of sever abuse with a hammer or impact tool. A chip can be filled with a granite dust and epoxy mixture.

It depends if they are chips (small pieces of paint broken out with primer or metal visible at the bottom) or scratches. Chips can be carefully filled in with touchup paint, assuming that the dealers ever get some in stock The process is pretty simple, but requires some practice for best results. Clean the chip out carefully to remove any dirt, wax residue, or loose paint. Then use a fine artist's brush or a toothpick to apply a SMALL amount of touch-up paint to the chipped area.

Yes it is. We will routinely repair any damage as part of the resurfacing process but if you have small chips or damage on an otherwise good surface we have a solution. We get many calls from people who have dropped tiles, metal plugs or loose objects into the bath and chipped the surface. If this is the case then don't worry, it is easily repaired! We can repair the damage ourselves to a very high standard or provide you with a DIY enamel chip repair kit in the colour of your choice.

Most flaws in stone are detected during transit of the slab. If it can withstand the fabrication process, it will never break under normal kitchen conditions. You would have to assault it with something like a hammer and even then, you'd have to work at it. However, granite is brittle and not flexible and will break under certain stresses. You should not drop heavy objects such a pot, large pan, vase or other heavy, hard objects onto the countertop.

The Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP is a state health insurance plan for children. Depending on income and family size, working Utah families who do not have other health insurance may qualify for CHIP.

Unless you’re planning on wailing away on your new granite counter top with a sledge hammer and chisel, we assure you it will not chip, crack or ding under normal use. Besides, the fabrication process is the most stressful on the stone, and if it doesn’t break at that point, it never will under normal circumstances in your home.

CHIP is funded by the state and federal governments. CHIP receives four federal dollars for each state dollar. All state funding is from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. CHIP families also contribute through co-pays and premiums.

CHIP is administered by the Utah Department of Health. CHIP currently contracts with PEHP and Molina Healthcare of Utah to provide health care services.

Granite is an igneous (volcanic) rock consisting of Quartz, orthoclase or microcline. Granite holds very will against the harsh outside environment. Granite is mainly used for monuments and buildings but has become popular for interior use. You will find granite in kitchen countertops, fireplaces, furniture tops, and floors.