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Granite Overview

Granite countertops offer deep colors and that elusive, one-of-a-kind beauty created only in nature. As a result, granite countertops add character and warmth to kitchens, baths, and other areas of the home with a richness that cannot be duplicated with synthetic materials.

Granite is one of the best work surfaces available. Its polished finish won't wear off. Granite countertops will not blister, scratch or crackunder normal use and they are highly stain resistant. Granite countertops are a beautiful, durable and cost competitive solution for kitchens, baths and other residential applications or commercial applications.

Granite makes a very durable type of stone countertop. Because stone is porous, each stone requires special sealants. However granite absorbs minimally compared to other natural stones and only requires resealing about once a year.

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the countertop material you are buying.

Visual Appearance

Granite

• As a natural product, granite will vary in color from slab to slab from the color or pattern of a sample you may have seen, and in some instances, will vary in the same piece. This provides character and uniqueness to each individual top and assures you of a one-of-a-kind countertop.
• Granite contains natural pits and fissures.

Seams

Granite

• Granite installations may necessitate that seams be used to achieve the ordered countertop project from one or more slabs or pieces. The layout of your kitchen and other factors including but not limited to transportability will determine the number and location of seams.
• Seams will be visible.
• Seams will be at the discretion of the measurer or measure team performing the on-site measurement on behalf of e-counters.com.

Overhang

Granite

• The maximum overhang that granite countertops can extend beyond the cabinetry or supporting structure is 8-12” depending on the specific configuration.
• Your measurer will advise you at the time of the measurement whether supports will be needed and what you will need to have in place before the time of the installation appointment.

Decking

Granite

• Granite countertops need to have a plywood substrate installed between the cabinets and the counters. You can provide the substrate yourself or have our installers provide it by adding Plywood Substrate to your order.
• Details such as size and material used for plywood substrate to be provided by the customer can be discussed with the measurer during the on-site measure appointment.

Care and Maintenance

Granite

• Granite countertops should be sealed around the time of installation and periodically (1-2 times per year) thereafter.
• Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone cleaner or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm water.
• Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film or cause streaks.
• Do not use products that contain lemon, vinegar or other acids on the granite as the high acid content may etch the surface.
• Do not use scouring powders or creams; these products contain abrasives that may scratch the surface.

Sinks

Granite

• Sink styles that can be used with granite countertops include under-mount and top-mount stainless steel sinks, cast iron sinks, apron-style sinks, and vessel sinks.
• Integrated sinks where the sink and countertop are one piece are not possible with granite.

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