How to choose granite countertops and how to maintain them

Granite is a wide variety of natural stone, and it is also one of the most popular materials for countertops. Let’s take a closer look at it.

How to choose granite countertops

1. Price comparison. Many granite installation companies provide free installation. Therefore, it is necessary to compare prices, aiming to buy the best quality stone at the lowest price. Check granite samples, engineering, pictures and customer opinions.

2. Choose the color of granite according to the family style. Granite is a kind of natural stone, and the color change is very normal. Therefore, you don't have to buy granite countertops with the same color as the sample.

3. Granite defects will affect the integrity of the structure. Granite has natural dents and scratches, but this not only does not affect its beauty, but increases its natural beauty. If you are worried about granite defects and colors, you can choose granite slabs.

4. Confirm the edge style. If you don't like the standard style, you can ask the manufacturer to design and customize. When you use it with cabinets or other furniture, you need to edge the countertop.

5. Ask the manufacturer if there can be no gaps when installing. Granite cracks are very common, you can choose to install seamlessly, but the cost may be higher. Some workers leave seams next to the granite sink, but they will gradually be destroyed due to the long-term penetration of water.

How to maintain granite countertops

1. For knife marks, burn marks and scratches, if the surface finish requirements are dumb Use 400-600 grit sandpaper to polish until the knife mark disappears, and then use detergent and scouring pad to restore the original shape. If the surface finish is a mirror surface, first polish with 800-1200 grit sandpaper, then use polishing wax and wool polishing ring to polish with a low-speed polishing machine at 1500-2000rpm, and then clean the surface with a clean cotton cloth. For small white marks, moisten the surface with cooking oil and a dry cloth.

2. The surface of the countertop should be kept as dry as possible, refractory board and anti-double countertop should avoid long-term immersion in water to prevent the countertop from being deformed by the glue.

3. There are many scratches on the countertop due to different reasons, or the appearance is affected by a long time of use (1-2 years), please ask professional and technical personnel for professional treatment.

Common granite varieties

1. Gold diamonds. Gold diamonds are mainly produced in Saudi Arabia and have a granular structure. There are grain spots on the surface, hard and compact, abrasion-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, so it is often used for building exterior wall decoration.

2. South African red, South African red is produced in South Africa, with a red background. It is usually used for indoor and outdoor decoration, ornaments, wash basins, and steles.

3. Symphony green, which is produced in Brazil, has medium grain, green pattern and off-white background, suitable for indoor and outdoor decoration, components, and wash basins.

4. Kashmir gold, produced in India, medium grain, purple dot, golden yellow, suitable for indoor and outdoor high-end decoration, components, countertops, and wash basins.

5. Xiaocuihong, Xiaocuihong is produced in Finland, the background color is red, medium grain, suitable for indoor and outdoor high-end decoration, components, countertops, and monuments.

6. Dark green hemp, dark green hemp, produced in Brazil, has a medium grain structure and a dark green color, suitable for decoration on outdoor floors and outdoor walls.

In addition to the above-mentioned knowledge, we should pay attention to when choosing granite cabinets, the thickness of granite countertops is usually 2-3 Cm or 3/4-1 inch. Products that are too low or too higher than this specification will either be of poor quality or difficult to process.