Caring for your granite countertop entails two types of maintenance: short-term care and long-term care. The former refers to the daily cleaning you give your granite countertop and involves a simple wiping of the surface with a soft cloth and mild cleaner. The latter, on the other hand, involves reapplying the sealant that can wear [...]
Due to the difficulty involved in installing granite countertops, it is recommended that installation is left to the professionals who have years of experience in this task. Granite slabs are especially heavy, weighing several hundred pounds, and are also difficult to cut. Thus, even the measurements should be taken by those who are tasked to [...]
We know granite to be a tough material that’s highly ideal for countertop use. It is normally resistant to spills, scratches, and discoloration. However, it is essential to seal granite countertops with a special substance to make it impervious to spills, especially of acidic substances, which may affect the integrity of the stone. This sealant [...]
Perhaps as tough and long-lasting as other stone countertops are marble countertops. These are handsomely crafted pieces created out of a solid piece of marble, sometimes with holes cut out for the fixtures. Marble countertops have been used by royalty for centuries and have been heavily quarried in the ‘80s and the ‘90s when it [...]