Granite is formed by extreme heat and pressure. It can not be easily affected by heat from cook top and frying pans. Granite will have no melting effect and will not leave any burned marks. You can use hot pots and frying pans direct to granite countertop.

Granite is formed by extreme heat and pressure combined beneath the earths crust. It cannot be affected by heat from a cook top or frying pan. A lit flame placed under the granite will have no melting effect and will not leave any burned or scarred marks.

Granite is not a good option as cutting surface. Granite is harder than your knife. If you use it as a cutting surface knife will be dull very quickly. Use wooden or plastic surface to cut.

Granite is harder then knife. If you use knife on granite, knife can be dull very easily. Do not use granite as a cutting surface.

No, all our work surfaces are cut and manufactured in our own dedicated and bespoke manufacturing facility using the latest Computer Numerical Controlled machinery (CNC). This ensures precise and accurate cutting of the granite for a perfect worktop installation. Beware of some companies who claim they do not need to template before fitting, and cut on site using mobile equipment on the installation day.

Only if you want to ruin your good knives. Granite is harder than your knife blades and will dull them very quickly, if you use the countertop as a cutting surface. Always cut and chop on a wooden or plastic cutting board.

Yes, granite is a hard stone and will resist heat but care should be given when placing hot cooking oils on granite. This can discolor the sealed surface of the stone. Yes, but a sealant is usually applied to the surface to prevent staining. You will need to reapply the sealant from time to time. Stained or cracked grout can make your tile look old. Let us show you how you can easily repair this problem and make it look like new again!

No, it is not. Galaxy Granite ensures that all its granites are cut by using water as coolant and gives a 1 year guarantee of the quality products used in each project. Some manufacturers use petroleum by-products in the coolant to aid the cutting process and reduce processing costs. The granite is later soaked in water and washed to remove the chemical smell, but the damage is done the moment the chemical comes into contact with the ferric content in the stone.

Pinnacle surfaces are able to withstand up to 350°F. However, it is not recommended to place hot pans directly on the surface. By doing so, prolonged or extreme heat can cause the material to yellow.

We do not recommend cutting or placing hot pots directly on the concrete surface. While the concrete itself is heat resistant, the sealer and wax are not. To avoid unsightly marks eventually developing in the surface, we recommend the use of cutting boards and hot plates as you would on most other countertops. These can be designed next to the stove or sink as removable boards, or be cast right into the countertop as stainless or brass strips or as “buttons”.

Yes, you are charged/or that granite so it is yours if you want it just let the template guys or your sales rep. know. However if you want them polished there is a 75.00 charge to do so.

Granite slab can be cut with a standard household skill saw fitted with a continuous diamond cutting blade. These are available from Home Depot and Lowes for about $40.

Granite is heat resistant and is not likely to be damaged however you should not expose your granite worktop to excessive heat and we advise the use of a tripod or similar to place your pans on when taken directly from the hob.

Granite is the hardest stone among all other stones. It is formed by extreme heat and pressure. Granite does not contain stain easily. It can not be easily affected by heat from cook top and frying pans. You can use hot pans and frying pans direct to granite countertop.

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