Granite Facts...
Where is granite found?
Granite is quarried from the earth with specialized equipments and machinery. It is found all over the world. A few parts of the world where granite is quarried: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Finland, India, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Ukraine, USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
What is the strength of granite?
Granite is a very strong and durable natural stone. The actual strength of a specific piece of granite will very depending on the stone and where it was quarried. However, most granite weights about 15-20 lbs. per square foot.
Do I need to seal my granite countertops?
Yes. We recommend that you seal your countertops every year, because granite is a natural stone and is somewhat porous this protects your countertops from spills that may be left on the counter for a while.
After we install your countertops we do seal the granite and because we use a commercial strength sealing agent you could actually wait two years, after the first year to reseal your countertops.
What is involved in sealing my granite?
Sealing granite is just as easy as wiping off your countertops. Just spray the sealing agent on your countertops, allowing it to sit for about 5 minutes so the sealant can penetrate deep into the pores of the granite and then simply wipe it off.
Can I cut on my granite countertops?
Yes you can. However because granite is so hard you can actually dull your knife cutting on the granite.
Will my granite scratch?
No, not usually. The only things that may scratch your granite are diamonds, and other pieces of granite. Granite can only be scratched by materials that are harder than granite itself.
Will granite burn?
No, granite can withstand heat up to 1200°F. You can set hot pots on your granite countertop without worrying about charring or scorching your granite. It is not recommended to place hot pots near seams or joints.
