The concept - "poor Russia", at present, is not relevant. Even despite the crisis, Russians are trying to equip their "nest" with the use of the best building and finishing materials. One such is a natural stone - granite. From natural granite have learned to make beautiful table-tops for kitchen and bathroom. Very convenient and practical were countertops made of granite at the arrangement of outdoor areas for the construction of summer kitchen, for barbecue. It should be noted that granite countertops are not only beautiful, fashionable, but also able to please owners with their practicality, to serve for many years and at the same time not to lose their beauty.
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Natural granite material
The basis of our mountain hills is a rock - granite.
By themselves, mountain gorges can create colorful landscapes due to the fact that in naked cliffs granite is able to change its coloring due to various substances and minerals, quartz interlayers and mica.
The color scale of granite is enormous.
You can find granite with a monochrome color change, but you can find a granite, the pattern of which has been formed for centuries.
Depending on the interior of the kitchen or bathroom, the way of finishing the granite countertops and, naturally, the color range of the table tops, is selected.
Depending on the processing of granite, various surfaces of granite countertops are also obtained.
For example, consider the method of polishing.
The result of this treatment is the mirror surface of the granite countertop. Polished granite worktop has high resistance to aggressive dirt. Naturally, the aggressive liquid, which will be spilled on the granite countertop, can not be held for a long time on the surface. A good hostess will not allow this and remove the spilled liquid in a timely manner.
If the tabletop made of natural granite is treated with grinding, a matte surface appears before us.
The difference between the matte surface and the polished surface is not only in the visual perception of different granite structures, but also in more complex care for the polished granite countertops.
On grinded countertops made of natural granite, stains and damage may appear during operation. Naturally, the granite countertop made of natural stone, if it is subjected to grinding, should be installed in those places where there is less workload.
You can offer a granite countertop matte color, these table tops do not have a pronounced gloss.
Textured granite countertops have an interesting roughness and are an average variant between polished, matte and the surface of the resulting grinding.
Burnt granite is a rough texture that is obtained due to high temperature processing.
Antique granite has a high expressive texture and a dull surface.
All of the above methods of processing natural granite have the right to exist and are used in the interior of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. depending on the wishes of the customer.
Advantages of granite countertops made of natural stone
By itself granite, perhaps, can become a leader in durability and is one of the most resistant natural materials to various mechanical damages, leading in resistance to thermal influences.
If the owners, because of their workload, do not have the opportunity to pay attention to the care of furniture, the granite countertop made of natural stone is an ideal material.
Modern manufacturers of granite countertops have learned how to handle granite and make it impenetrable for water and various chemical solutions, which makes it impossible to degrade the granite countertop due to coloring with food dyes.
A wide color spectrum in the form of a table top made of black granite, red granite, gray granite, etc., a unique natural pattern of natural stone is able to satisfy the demands of any customer.
Disadvantages of granite countertops made of natural stone
We have listed all the advantages and beauty of natural granite, but natural materials are almost always an expensive pleasure and not everyone can afford.
And this is the main drawback of granite countertops.
Of course, a large investment pays off over the years.
But if you do not have "money", and you want to have a luxurious granite countertop, replace it with artificial granite.
How to care for granite countertops
Care of the granite surface - the joy of the mistress. Soapy water and soft cloth will lead the granite countertop to an ideal look.
Important! Caring for a natural top of granite can not use abrasive agents.
Important! Once a year, to preserve the presentation, treat the countertop with a special impregnation for granite, it is based on water and sealant.
Granite worktop made of natural stone - dangerous or safe?
The media, sometimes, report that the granite countertops emit a radioactive background.
Unfortunately, natural granite contains an element of radon, but according to the conclusion of American experts - ecologists, the amount of radon is very small and safe for humans.
So do not be afraid of unreasonable rumors and use the beauty of natural stone in the interior of your house.
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