Granite is an igneous rock, currently known only on Earth, formed from magma. It forms an important part of the continental crust.
Granite stone has been used by people since ancient times, from the pyramids of Egypt (the Red Pyramid, named for its light crimson hue, the Pyramid of Menkaure), to the temples of South India, at Tanjore and the Temple of Brihadeeswarar.
Today, granite is used in sculpture, for the construction of monuments, and also in sports such as curling, as the stones are made from Ailsa Craig granite.
If you are looking for an amazing looking, scratch resistant, stain resistant and easy to clean material as countertops for your kitchen, then granite is what you are looking for. Being so durable and low maintenance, it is also used in commercial and domestic buildings, restaurants, hotels, etc.
Around the world, no quarry produces the same color pattern, giving you the option of choosing a unique countertop to complement your kitchen environment. In your home, you can also use it for table tops, wall coverings, and backsplashes or for other decorative purposes.
To avoid circumstances such as the color pattern of your granite kitchen countertops not matching the rest of your furniture or cabinets, you can order samples to help you compare the colors and patterns. Also, for a modular kitchen, it is very important that the colors and patterns of the granite are in harmony with the rest of the interior of your home.
You can choose granite to form colors, from the most vibrant to the lightest palette. The only drawback is that vibrant colors will fade over the years, requiring you to invest money again, while lighter, more purchased colors will never go out of date.
Also granite comes in different qualities and, of course, prices. In its best quality, the granite slab is cut into different sizes, profiles, etc. After this, the granite slab is polished to remove any visual flaws until it has a high gloss surface.
In commercial quality, polishing is also done, and visual defects such as spots or very small natural cracks remain. The slab can still be successfully used by a good fabricator. Other qualities of work are not mentioned as they are used in construction or other activities.
Don’t overlook some inexpensive products, granite countertops for the kitchen or other living areas, if you’re planning repairs or redecorating your home. Also, since most are custom made, granite kitchen countertops will fit right in.
