Why is granite an excellent material for kitchen and bath countertops?
A. Next to diamond, sapphire, and ruby, granite is the hardest natural product on earth. Once polished, granite will maintain its high gloss virtually forever. Granite is a dense material but relatively porous so it can get stained if a spill is not cleaned. We seal the surface with a water-based sealant and ask the consumer to follow a simple maintenence schedule. A maintenence sealant is recommended to protect the granite from water patches and stains. Sealing can be done once a year or once every two years depending on the usage of the surface. Normal food preparation, use of kitchen appliances, cutlery,knives, and cookware won’t leave scratches. Heat has almost no effect on natural granite, making it much safer than synthetic surfaces with polyesters and resins (aka. solid surface counters). Pots and pans heated to 900 degrees F will not dull natural granite’s lustrous finish. We recommended simple non-abrasive products to keep your granite counter clean.
