Reasons to use Granite - Rajexim

Granite Countertop Maintenance Tips:

• Wipe up spills immediately
• Use mild soap and water
• Rinse
• Use soft cloth to dry

Reasons to use Granite counter parts in kitchen:

1.Toughness:

Granite is a natural stone that is formed from intense heat and pressure, and because of its formation process, it is resistant to many types of damage that may be detrimental to other types of countertop materials.

2.Beautiful style:

Granite has a very distinctive look that often includes veining or speckling, and there are usually both light and dark colors in the pattern. There are an almost endless range of color options to choose from, so you can reasonably expect to find the perfect option to install in your space.

3.Clean material:

Granite’s unique surface will not trap bacteria in it, so it is easy to clean and is safe to have in this area of the home. If you are concerned about how sanitary your kitchen is, granite is a great option to consider.

TYPES OF GRANITES:

There 2 types of Granite available in India –

1. Granite from Southern India and
2. Granite from Rajasthan

Various colours are available in both types of Granite.

Southern Granite has Black base, whereas Granite from Rajasthan are colour base

1. Telephone black
2. Normal black
3. Lower black
4. Red base

Suggestions to be noted before purchasing granite:

1. There are different types of granite, but south granite is the hard, strong, most durable and best granite of all.
2. While buying granite look that there are no cracks or it is not chipped from anywhere in the piece.
3. Granite cannot be re- polished like marble, there look for polished granite while buying.

Test for it porosity. Do this by sprinkling few drops of water on granite, let it sit for 15 minutes. Wipe the water with clean napkin or paper towel. If there are any deposits/ remains left than the granite is highly porous. Such a stone is not a good choice as far as water absorption is concerned.

1. Test for its acidic resistance. Do this by letting a lemon slice on its sides of the sample stone overnight. If you see patches or the polish/shine has been affected, then that granite stone is not a durable piece.
2. Check the thickness of the entire slab you buying. The stone shall be uniformly thick.
3. Granite is available in variety of color, but black is the most preferred for kitchen counter tops and window sills. Look for natural black granite stone.

7. These days granite is dyed to black to give it a rich look. To check for this, apply a nail polish remover or acetone on a cloth and rub on granite. If the black colour comes off on the cloth, then it has been dyed.

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