Kitchen Granite Tops Prices per square meter In South Africa - Kandua

The advantages of granite counter tops

Scratch Resistant: One of the world's toughest natural stones is granite! As a matter of fact, only costly diamond-tipped saws are suitable for cutting granite slabs. Granite has one of the best scratch resistances of any countertop material thanks to its hardness, matching that of engineered stone. It is resistant to scratches from utensils, pots, dishes, and cups.

Heat Resistant: Of all the countertop materials available, granite has one of the greatest resistances to heat, making it especially popular for kitchen tops and braai areas! Hot pots can be placed directly on the surface without damaging or discolouring the granite.

Stain Resistant: Granite has low porosity. To shield the granite from water spots and stains, it is advised to apply a penetrating stone sealant to the surface. The stone absorbs this sealer, greatly increasing its stain resistance. A high-quality sealant need to be used by stone fabricators both before and after your granite countertops are installed.

Durability: Granite is resistant to weathering, which makes it an ideal choice for outdoor accessories, such as built-in braai areas and wall cladding.

Hygiene: When it comes to the hygiene of your countertops, granite is the way to go.

Some manufacturers of man-made countertop materials and natural stone imitations mislead the public about the porosity of granite leading to problems with bacteria build-up. When in fact, granite is one of the most cleanable countertop materials available.

Negatives of granite counter tops

• Granite countertops last forever. If you get tired of the colour, you’ll either need to learn to live with it or rip out the entire surface because you can’t change the colour.
• Each slab of granite is different, so it may not be a good choice if you prefer a completely uniform look.
• Granite can be permanently stained if you seal it with a pre existing stain.
• It can crack when hit by a hard, sharp object like a meat cleaver.
• Because it’s so heavy, granite often requires additional structural support.

Maintenance

It's crucial to inspect your granite on a yearly basis. Examine areas to ensure that seams are not moving or cracking. Check for scrapes and stains as well. Get in touch with a stone care specialist for repair if there are any stains or damage. Postponing maintenance or care may result in more extensive and costly fixes, or perhaps the requirement for a complete replacement.

Many homeowners that don’t know about or forget to perform these extra seasonal tasks end up with costly repairs.

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