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F.A.Q:
What
makes granite the hardest building stone?
What do the finished surfaces of granite look like?
What applications are recommended for these granite finishes?
Why is granite an excellent material for kitchen countertops?
Can
granite get stained and do I need to seal it?
Can I
use granite tile for bathroom flooring?
Can I use
granite tile for counter tops?
Can I use
granite tiles on shower walls?
What is
CaesarStone?
Why is CaesarStone stain
resistant?
What makes
CaesarStone scratch resistant?
Does heat
affect CaesarStone?
Where can CaesarStone be
used?
How is CaersarStone
maintained?
Can I cut on my
CaesarStone counter top?
Will I see
seams in my counter tops?
Q. What makes
granite the hardest building stone?
A. Granite is formed by solidification of liquid magma (molten rock)
under the pressure of earth's crust. It is composed of Feldspar, Quartz, Mica,
and other minerals, making it one of the hardest stones in the world. It has
been used for building and decorative purposes for centuries. Granite resists
wear-and-tear applications remarkably well, making it ideal of interior or
exterior flooring. When used outdoors, granite's mineralogical structure is not
influenced by freeze-thaw cycles.
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Q. What
do the finished surfaces of granite look like?
A. Granite can have four main finishes: polished (shiny), honed
(matte), flamed or brushed (textured). The polished and honed surfaces are flat
and smooth. The flamed and brushed surfaces are flat and textured. The polished
surface is shiniest, while the brushed surface reflects the least amount of
light. The back and sides have a sawn finish.
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Q.
What
applications are recommended for these granite finishes?
A. Granite finishes are suitable for different applications. For
example:
- Polished surface – low traffic indoor flooring, wall cladding, counter
tops, vanity tops & decorative items
- Honed surface – high traffic indoor/outdoor commercial flooring, wash
rooms, side walks.
- Flamed or Brushed surface – external flooring, decks, pavements, side
walks, curb stones, garden benches
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Q.
Why is
granite an excellent material for kitchen countertops?
A. Next to diamond, sapphire, and ruby, granite is the hardest natural
product on earth. Once polished, natural granite will maintain its high gloss
virtually forever. Normal use of kitchen knives, cutlery, and cookware leaves
no scratches. Heat has almost no effect on natural granite, making it much safer
than synthetic surfaces with polyesters and resins. Pots and pans heated to 900
degrees Fahrenheit will not dull natural granite's lustrous finish, but the use
of trivets is recommended to keep your granite counter clean.
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Q. Can
granite get stained and do I need to seal it?
A. Granite is a highly dense material and relatively porous so it can
get stained if a spill is not cleaned quickly. Sealing the surface with a
water-based sealant is therefore recommended to protect the granite from water
patches and stains. Sealing can be done once a year or once every two years
depending on the usage of the surface.
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Q. Can I use
granite tile for bathroom flooring?
A. Like any other smooth surface floor, the polished surface of a
granite bathroom floor can be slippery if it gets a lot of water and is walked
on with improper footwear. A honed granite surface is therefore recommended for
bathrooms.
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Q. Can I use
granite tile for counter tops?
A. Granite tiles can be used for a counter top surface. It is
recommended to use a 3/4"sub-board with waterproof membrane to support the
tiles. It is also essential to seal the tiles after installation to avoid
staining.
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Q. Can I use
granite tiles on shower walls?
A. Granite tiles can be used on shower walls. It is recommended to use
cement backer board or hardy board with a waterproof membrane to avoid transfer
of moisture. It is also recommended to seal the granite after installation to
avoid water absorption and mildew formation.
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Q. What is
CaesarStone?
A. CaesarStone is an engineered stone product made of 93% quartz and 7%
resin.
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Q. Why is CaesarStone stain resistant?
A. CaesarStone is extremely dense, more so than solid surface and
natural stone
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Q. What makes
CaesarStone scratch resistant?
A. CaesarStone is composed of 93% quartz, only topaz, sapphire, and
diamond are harder minerals than quartz.
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Q. Does heat
affect CaesarStone?
A. CaesarStone can withstand normal cooking temperatures without
scorching or burning.
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Q. Where can CaesarStone be
used?
A. CaesarStone is suitable for any indoor surfacing application. It is
an excellent surface for kitchen counter tops because of it's stain, heat, and
scratch resistance.
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Q. How is CaesarStone
maintained?
A. CaesarStone may be maintained by simply using normal household
cleaners.
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Q. Can I cut on my
CaesarStone counter top?
A. YES, however quartz is much harder than stainless steel therefore
there is a chance that you can dull your knives.
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Q. Will I see
seams in my counter tops?
A. YES, CaesarStone seams will be visible and in certain sized counter
tops which is unavaoidable.
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