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 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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

By testing our concrete, we have found that leaving a boiling pot of water on our finish will not damage the finish. However, we recommend using hot pad or trivet for pots and pans coming from the oven or stove. Our recommendation is to just use standard kitchen countertop practices and your top will have a long life to it. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Placing hot pans on the concrete countertops should be avoided. Concrete is very heat resistant, but the concern (like with cutting on concrete countertops) is damaging and or discoloring the sealer. We can build in trivets of stainless steel, brass, or copper. This common upgrade is both functional and great looking. Otherwise, you should use hot plates or a hot pad. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...