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Home > Natural Stone - Granite Granite countertops, granite vanities, and granite tile are one of the most commonly used surfaces in home construction and home remodeling projects. Granite is also used throughout the world in commercial buildings such as hotels, malls and office buildings. Granite is extremely popular due to the magnificent clusters of color that it provides along with its durable hard surface. There are thousands of types of granites available and each one has its own unique pattern and color combination. Granite is ideal for interior and exterior use. For exterior use, acid rain does not affect granite. Granite is especially popular for kitchen use due to the fact that it is resistant to almost all acids and it rarely scratches due to its hardness. When fabricated, granite can be cut to a honed or high polished luster and almost every type of edge design can be carved into the stone. Granite can also be fabricated with a honed, flamed or sand blasted finish. Granite is an igneous stone that comes from volcanoes that are rich in silica. Granite is a natural surface that is simple to care for. When it is sealed and cleaned properly, you will easily preserve the natural beauty of this unique surface. Stone Sealers are easy to apply, simply wipe on 2 applications within 10 minutes of each other and wipe off the excess. Depending on the absorbency of the stone, resealing can take place from once a year up to 5 years. The finer grained grained granites are usually more absorbent and will require more frequent sealing. With today’s technology in sealing products, staining rarely occurs. For cleaning, always use a product specifically designed to clean natural stone, not over-the-counter cleaning products. Periodically, we recommend using a stone polish on your granite countertop, which will enhance to dark colors of your stone. For more information about granite and caring for your stone, visit www.stonecare.com. For cleaning countertops, we recommend using Clean EnCounters® by Stone Care International, Inc. For floors, use Marbalex®. For sealing, use Stone Spray-n-Seal®. STONE AND CERAMIC CARE PRODUCTS |