Understanding the differences between different work surfaces – Granite

Granite is a natural product and offers beautiful, rich and deep colour with a good level of surface polish.

It is important to understand that as a natural product there are some things that need to be born in mind.

Samples are only indicative of the granite you are choosing and that there will be variations to the finished work surface. To avoid disappointment it is best to view the slab of material that will be used to make your work surfaces, this will also give you an opportunity to check the slab for pitting and venting, which are both naturally occurring in Granites. Pitting is small holes in the surface and venting are small lines on the surface of the stone that can look like cracks. Granite is also porous and must be sealed to help prevent the ingress of liquids.

All that being said, in my mind there is nothing as beautiful as a piece of natural stone.

Take a look at our Granite Gallery or give us a call on 01245 243920

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