Granite
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY GRANITE NEEDS TO BE RESEALED?
You should reseal your granite counter at least once a year. Countertops with high levels of usage, the need of sealant increases every 6 months
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY GRANITE COUNTERTOP?
Clean your granite counter regularly with warm water and a few drops of dish detergent, using a soft cloth, rinse surface with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. If you spill something, blot with paper towel right away
CAN GRANITE BE REPAIRED IF DAMAGED?
If damage is small and dent is not deep, it can be repaired at home. For large areas of damage reach out to a professional to have it repaired
HOW THICK IS GRANITE?
3cm which is 1 ¼ thick
WHERE DOES GRANITE ORIGINATE?
Quarried in significant quarries in Brazil, India, Italy, Africa, Norway, Finland and China. Majority of Granite used for countertops in USA and Canada are from Brazil, India & Italy
WHAT IS A FISSURE?
A fissure is an occurring characteristic of stone, which can be weak points and can crack open but usually do not. The stone is still contiguous along a fissure.
WHAT SURFACE FINISHES DOES GRANITE COME IN
Polished shiny surface and is most popular
Honed: A matte finish
Brushed/Leather: Texture you can feel and see
DOES GRANITE STAIN?
Any liquid spilled if wiped quickly will not stain
ARE SEAMS NECESSARY ON GRANITE COUNTERS?
Because granite is a natural material and mined from quarry, usually not more than 10 feet long you have a seam. A seam in a dark color is always less apparent than in a light color. Seams are joined with an epoxy that is mixed with the color that matches the stone
WHY IS GRANITE SO POPULAR?
Elegance, Heat, scratch and stain resistant, granite outlasts even life of home, little maintenance required, very affordable
Quartz
DO QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS NEED TO BE SEALED LIKE GRANITE?
Quartz is non porous does not require sealing
WHAT COLOR OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR QUARTZ COUNTERS?
Color palette is very broad, from neutrals like cream, browns and blacks to reds and greens
DO QUARTZ COUNTERS STAIN OR SCRATCH?
Quartz counters are stain resistant, and scratch resistant under normal circumstances. One thing to be careful about any spill or liquid that leaves a ring on quartz be sure to wipe right away with water to avoid saturating
QUARTZ PRICING?
Quartz is on the same level of price as granite
WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN COOKING NEAR QUARTZ?
Quartz can be affected by heat, Use cutting boards and hot pads while meal prepping. Quartz is durable nut any material can be damaged if not cared for
HOW IS QUARTZ PRODUCED?
Manufactured surface made by mixing 95% natural quartz with 5% polymer resins. The result is a material that looks natural
Marble
HOW TO CLEAN MARBLE COUNTERTOPS?
Do not use anything with acid or lemon juice. Spray counter with warm dish soap, wipe with wet cloth
HOW TO REMOVE A STAIN FROM MARBLE COUNTER?
Spray water then lather with baking soda and water. Let sit for 24 hours, the baking soda will absorb the stain
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARBLE AND GRANITE?
Marble has veining, and granite has a granular appearance
CHOICES FOR COUNTERTOP EDGING?
Mitered, French Cove, Agee, Dupont, Deep Ogee
WHAT IS STATUARIO MARBLE?
Statuario is the most precious marble varieties found in Italy. It has distinctive veining that can range from gold to gray
CAN MARBLE COUNTERTOPS STAIN?
Marble is not the hardest of the stones, making it porous and susceptible to staining
HOW IS MARBLE PRODUCED?
Marble is a metamorphic rock, composed of primarily mineral calcite
WHAT IS HONED MARBLE?
Surface has been ground to a smooth flat surface. The polish or shine is removed leaving matte surface
HOW THICK ARE MARBLE COUNTERTOPS?
Typically 1 ¼ or 3cm for marble kitchen counters, and ¾ inch for bathroom vanities
