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If you have been considering adding some beautiful granite to your home in the form of a countertop or even flooring tiles, it is important that you know everything there is to know about this durable stone. Not only will this ensure that you are making the right choice when it comes to updates in your home, it will also ensure that you are left with the best quality granite that money can buy. You will probably have a number of questions about this stone in mind, and this FAQ is designed to help you out as much as possible: #1: How much does a granite countertop cost? As there are a number of factors involved with determining the cost of a stone countertop (such as the size of the slab, the type of finish, the colour, the edges and even the thickness of the slab), it is difficult to come up with an exact figure without some other decisions being made first. Granite countertop tiles are also much cheaper than a slab, so many homeowners go for this option. #2: How much maintenance does granite require? Even though granite is seen as being amazingly durable and almost 100% stain resistant, it does not to be properly cared for if you want to ensure that it lasts a number of years. To begin with, it will need be to resealed every 2 to 3 years, and stains (especially acidic ones) must be cleaned up as soon as possible. #3: What do I need to bring when selecting my granite? Regardless of where you are intending on using the stone in your home, it is important that you bring a number of samples of the other features of the space with you when making your selection. Bring a cupboard door, a piece of the flooring or countertop, cabinet hardware – anything that will help you match the granite to your décor. #4: What are the different grades of granite? Granite is actually available in three different grades – ‘First Choice’, the best type available, should have a high gloss finish and have no visual defects. The second grade is known as ‘Commercial Quality’ and has a lesser quality polish and some obvious defects. The lowest grade is known as ‘Second Quality’, which will have a number of defects and blotches (all of which are repairable). The answers to each of the above questions are all designed to help you make the best decisions possible when it comes to adding granite to your home, whether it be in the form of kitchen countertops of even patio pavers. If you have any other questions regarding this beautiful stone, do not hesitate to speak with your local granite supplier or to do some extra research online. This article is published by John for Yarrabee & Castlemaine Stone Solutions. Yarrabee is Melbourne based Sandstone Suppliers who deals in in beautiful Bluestone, Travertine,Granite, Limestone and Pavers in Melbourne.
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