Natural Stone
A natural Stone slab is taken from quarries, from all over the world, sliced and
polished. Granite is a very hard and dense material which makes it an highly durable rock.
A very practical advantage that it has is, it is heat resistant. A popular option as a
Counter top for many different needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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DURABILITY
Being a harder stone makes it highly SCRATCH resistant.
PLEASE NOTE: Anything that is harder than the Granite can scratch the surface. For example other stone platters or stone pieces need to be carefully placed and moved on the stone.
Granite is also HEAT resistant, heat will not damage the Granite counter. Anything right out of the oven or off the stove is perfectly safe.
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MAINTENANCE
Granite is not STAIN resistant. Natural stones have pores and will soak up moisture and liquid. It is imperative to Seal the Counter top.
There are 3 WAYS to do so
1 – Seal the Granite once a year with a regular Stone Sealer. (SEALER shortcut- https://dupontstonetech.com/)
2 – Purchase a Warranty Sealer Package where the stone is sealed by a professional and is warrantied for 25yrs. (WARRANTY shortcut -https://laticrete.com/solution-center/featured-solutions/surface-care-and-maintenance/warranty-program/consumers)
3 – There are stone slabs sealed in advanced which comes with a 15yr warranty. (SENSA shortcut -https://www.sensagranite.com/ )
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DAILY CARE
With the Granite being sealed you want to Clean it regularly with Soap&Water being careful not to use any Chemical Cleaners which can strip the sealant.
