Granite is a material which consists of minerals including quartz, mica, silica and feldspar. Granite is perhaps the ultimate material for countertops and if the budget can stand it, homeowners will chose it over laminate or Corian because of its distinctive beauty; no two slabs are alike with unique depth and color variations. Granite never changes color; it remains the same as the day it was cut and polished so over time, it never dulls or loses the original brilliance that attracts people in the first place to granite countertops in Franklin, TN. Granite is found the world over.
The cost of granite starts with the slab price per square foot and to that the installer adds for edge preparation and backsplash selections. The standard edge that can be expected is a simple ¼” rounded edge, edges other than that will cost higher. As granite is a natural material it cannot be warranted but the material is extremely durable and rarely is there a fault. The installer will give a warranty for the installation and if there is a fault it often is a fault of the installation.
Granite countertops in Franklin, TN is very durable. Granite is resistant to scratching, blistering or cracking even when a hot pot is placed directly on it. Granite is easy to keep clean, a little warm water and mild soap is all that is needed. Abrasives must not be used on granite. Although granite is impervious to just about everything, it does not tolerate wine, oil or acidic chemicals.
The method used to determine if the top needs to be resealed is simply watching water on it. If the water bead up there is no need for sealing, however, should it soak in sealing is suggested. Sealing is not difficult, a non-yellowing paste wax is all that is needed and many professional suppliers suggest that this is done a couple of times a year.
If any section of the countertop should ever need replacement, it will never look the same as granite is unique to the slab it has been cut from and the quarry the slab came from. Installers attempt to install a granite countertop with no seams but typically this is hard to avoid. The seams are filled with epoxy which is color matched.
Beautiful granite countertops are available from Celtic Marble & Granite in Franklin, TN. The company specializes in countertops for kitchens and baths as well as fireplaces. Click here to know more.
