Benefits of Granite Worktop
Granite is a volcanic rock formed when molten volcanic lava cools. This makes it one of the hardest rocks known to man. Since no two rocks can be the same it makes unique countertops.
Installing Granite countertops in your kitchen will flip it into an ultramodern piece of art and allow for what could be considered a tiresome chore of cooking to turn into something enjoyable.
Granite worktops are robust and durable.
The hardness of the rock contributes to the energy of the countertop as it has heat resistant properties. This means that hot items will not damage your worktop and in a space where you are surrounded by hot pans (unless you are always having cold meals) this is vital. It is this characteristic that makes granite superb for creating countertops in the kitchen.
Like fingerprints, no 2 granite pieces are alike!
You possibly can anticipate granite from different volcanic sites to have completely different colour properties since they have an inclination to combine with the mineral around them when the volcanic rock is cooling. This can be a distinctive property that ensures that no countertops will ever be the same. It is just like they say about human fingerprints, no two are alike and rocks taken from the same location could have some slight sample variations. This will make your kitchen stand out from any other kitchen out there.
You will discover granite mainly in grey to black colours, however you can also get brown, pink, blue and inexperienced too. These worktops are very straightforward to clean. Using a kitchen towel, you can fully wipe away spills after they occur. Utilizing a cleansing agent you’ll be able to clear the countertop of any grease that may get on it as you cook. This ensures that you’ve got a clear and protected surface on which to organize meals in your family.
These worktops are costly and so to get your money’s worth be sure to maintain it properly. If sorted correctly, they will last you a long time and continue to add value to your kitchen . Choose from the big variety of countertop designs and enjoy years of getting a clear, sturdy and exquisite countertop in your home. A worktop made of granite is a wonderful piece to add to the kitchen and it also adds to the aesthetic appeal of the kitchen.
Are you up for the challenge ?
Granite worktops are regarded as the perfect kitchen surface to put all your sizzling items, chop the vegetables, sort out your groceries and perform different kitchen chores. Although the stone may be very onerous, it has brittle properties and might chip simply, not to point out its semi porous nature. It’s best to subsequently use trivets to position your sizzling items on and the usual chopping board for all chopping tasks. For those who spill fluids like milk or juice you should instantly wipe them off the worktop in any other case they will penetrate the semi porous structure of granite and develop into impossible to remove. These absorbed fluids might leave stains on the worktop.
As for the brittle nature of the worktop, dropping heavy objects corresponding to metal pots and pans, or using the worktop straight for chopping and dicing, then you might find yourself with chips, scratches and cracks on your worktop. If you want the worktop to grace your kitchen for a long time, then you definitely have to be ready to handle it.
Do not let that scare you though! If you clean it regularly and re seal it at least once a year your worktop is guaranteed to last. As the saying goes fashion always has a price (take heels as an example). Understandably though with work and other things getting in the way you may not have time to maintain it or due to cost, so you may prefer to look at our quartz range which does not require as heavy maintenance as granite.
Next steps?
Contact us on 0113 252 5786 or email us at info@al-muradgranite.co.uk to be provided with a quote. Once given a quote we will set a date to template. At template we will come over and take measurements to start production of your worktop. We will then begin making your custom made granite worktops so that they fit perfectly in your kitchen. Then the day to look forward to: the day we install the worktop in your home for you to enjoy. For a more in depth information about how to buy read here