Granite Kitchen Worktops

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Granite is a hard igneous rock, formed from molten magma. The magma cools and solidifies under extreme pressure deep within the earth. Granite is very popular within the construction industry due to its hardness and durability. Granite’s are also renowned for their depth of colours. They can range from pink to grey and black, or silver or gold sparkles, depending on their chemistry and mineral profile. Available in tiles and slabs, it is perfect for a wide range of uses within the home.

Granite can generally be wiped clean with a clean damp cloth and buffed dry where necessary with a microfiber cloth. If a deeper clean is required to remove grease or oil deposits, a mild, well diluted detergent, or a stone specific cleaner can be used. Under no circumstances should acidic or abrasive products be used to clean a granite worktop as this can damage the surface of the stone. Its advised that any spillages of an acidic nature, e.g. wine, vinegar, fruit juices etc should not be left to lie on your worktop for long periods, they should be neutralised by applying plenty of clean water and wiped up, rinsed and the surface buffed dry.

What is Granite?

The natural beauty of granite is magnificent and timeless. A piece of granite is formed over thousands of years and can be brought into your home to offer elegance and functionality to your kitchen. Granite never goes out of fashion and has a style and elegance all of its own. No two pieces of Granite are alike, ensuring that each worktop is a unique creation. Visually stunning effects can be created in the kitchen through the use of this remarkable material, with our skilled mason’s hand crafting each worktop to the highest quality.

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Tough

Granite is one of the hardest worktops available and it doesn’t scratch easily, making it ideal for day to day activities.

Easy to Clean

Granite work surfaces are easy to clean. It is fairly low maintenance and once sealed it doesn’t stain easily

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Heat Resistant

Granite is heat resistant, so no need to worry about those hot pots and pans when you are cooking

Natural & Unique

Granite is a natural product and no two pieces are the same. Giving you a truly unique worktop

Durable

Proven to be remarkably durable, a versatile material that is easy to live with in both domestic and commercial environments

Granite Colours

Technical Information & Design Options

Worktop Finishes
Worktops.net offer a selection of finishes including polished (standard), honed, leather, flamed and brushed finishes.

Polished Finish – Gloss and flat to the touch

Honed Finish – Matt and flat to the touch

Leather Finish – Satin and soft to the touch

Flamed – Heat treated, to produce a textured undulating to the touch

Characteristics & Specifications
Pitting and Veining is a natural and is expected in stone worktops

With stone worktops small fissures are common; blemishes and flaws are formed in the stone when cooling in the earth’s surface

Slate, marble and limestone have various different veins, markings and patterns and every piece is unique

Joints
Stone worktop joints are finished with a small ariss to the top edge. Silicone sealant is applied to prevent water ingress.

Thermal expansion
Due to thermal expansion granite can expand up to 1mm per metre.

Overhangs and supports
Any overhang extending more than 300mm must be supported.

Scratches
Granite is highly scratch resistant but not scratch proof.

Slate, marble and limestone are much softer than granite and greater care must be taken to avoid scratches to the surfaces

Staining
The stone will be sealed in the factory but it is possible to stain it with such things as wine or grease. It is recommended that the worktop must be re-sealed every 6 months to help reduce the risk of any damage to your worktops. Worktops.net sell care & maintenance kits which clean, seal, and maintain your granite worktops to the very highest standard.

Extras
Handling
Extra labour will be required on any worktops over 120kg. This will be supplied at no cost to worktops.net