Granite has become today’s countertop of choice for architects, cabinetmakers, kitchen designers and contractors. A granite counter top is virtually impervious to abrasions, stains and extreme heat. Additionally, the inherent qualities of granite — its color, patterns and shades — compliment any décor. Yes.

Granite can not stain easily because it is the hardest stone. But unsealed granite can be damaged. Use mild stone cleaner, biodegradable liquid dish soap, soap flakes or powder which contains no aromatics. Than thorough rinse and dry it with damp cloth.

Granite is very durable stone and is the much harder than any other stone. Granite itself is the most stain resistant but unsealed granite can damage easily. Use mild phosphate free, biodegradable liquid dish soap, soap flakes or powder which contains no aromatics.

The counter top is where all the pre cooking, cooking and Post cooking takes place. Therefore, Ultrafresh recommends choosing a material for the worktop that can be easily cleaned and maintained. Options available are granites. laminates, stainless steel, solid wood and corian.

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.

Granite is the hardest and densest of all the natural stones. Since it is highly durable and scratch resistance it is the first choice for kitchen counter tops.

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 tiles can be used for a counter top surface even though solid gratite cuctom cut counter surfaces are seamless. It is recommended to use a 3/4"sub-board with waterproof membrane to support the tiles. It is also essential to seal the tiles after installation to avoid staining. Return to Top

Granite is a very durable stone. It is also much harder than marble. Granite has been used in the past in the commercial industry. Some of the obvious applications have been panels on the outside of buildings, walls, and floors of "high-traffic" areas. Granite will withstand almost any element it comes up against including heat and cold. Granite itself is approximately 95-98% stain resistant but, we use a silicone impregnator on all of our natural stone products.

Yes. In addition to a 3/4 inch thick plywood subcounter you will want a moisture barrier between the granite and the wood. A vulcanized rubber paint, for example, works just fine as does plastic sheeting. The idea here is you don't want any moisture or water getting into the subcounter and rotting or mildewing.

POLISHED GRANITE is a very durable stone, much harder than marble. Granite has been used in the past in the commercial industry. Some of the obvious applications have been panels on the outside of buildings, walls, and floors of "high traffic" areas. Granite will withstand almost any element it comes up against including heat and cold. Granite itself is approximately 9598% stain resistant although, we use a silicone impregnator sealer on all our natural stone products.

That depends on the area of the country that you live in. As a practical matter anyone with the skill set of a finish carpenter can do this by the time we get done fabricating the tops for you. It is a two-man job. Only one man however is a skilled tradesman. The second person is just the beef to help lift the slab panels into place. A typical 70 sq ft kitchen counter can easily be installed in a day.

Granite is a natural stone, and the look and feel of real stone is hard to match. It is very durable, it handles heat well and it comes in many variations – almost 200 to choose from. The cost of granite has decreased significantly over the last few years and the average starting price is about $60 per square foot, installed. It requires periodic sealing, depending on the granite selected, and will have visible seams.

Granite is the most durable. It comes second to diamond in hardness. It is heat and stain resistant. Granite is available in various colors and textures. Buy granite at the same time, because two pieces of granite can be different in color. Each lot can have unique colors.

All cabinets arrive fully constructed, palletized by project unit, with all hardware included. The granite stone tops arrive cut, polished, and profiled with a plywood board packing.

The CountStats.net counter is text-based. You can set the size and colors yourself. The only thing that is not allowed is to 'hide' the counter by making it the same color as your site's background color. In that case your counter will be disabled. If you want to use your own picture as counter, you can send it to us and we will add it to your counter. After that you will have to log into your account and choose your own picture from the selection. This service costs US$19.95.

We do not recommend the use of marble as kitchen counters because marbles (and limestone and travertine) are calcium carbonate, and their polished surface is more vulnerable to household acids including vinegar, mustard, catsup, citrus and a host of other food-related products. These acidic substances cause a chemical reaction, which will remove the polish. Additionally, marble and limestone can be scratched more easily than harder stones such as granite.

The glossy finish is not as strong as these and therefore is not recommended for floors or table-tops. Not at all! All we do with the photo you provide is scan it, If you already have a high resolution picture on your computer, we will be happy to use that too. Photos on CD and also be used as well.