Granite Kitchen Worktops

What is Granite?

Granite is a hard, coarse textured igneous rock, occasionally with some individual crystals and makes up a large part of the earth's continental crust. Granite contains three main minerals; quartz, alkali feldspar and plagioclase feldspar. These give granite its lighter grey, white and pink colouring. Granite also contains dark brown, dark-green, and black minerals; and it is this mixture of minerals and chemistry that form the many beautiful natural colours, veining and textures that make each piece of granite unique.

Geologists classify granite as an igneous rock, it is the slow cooling and crystallization of molten magma that forms most granite deposits. Magma is formed from rocks that melt many miles below the surface of the earth, and as it rises it cools forming the granite. Most granite magma cools slowly enough to form coarse crystals that can be clearly seen in many polished granite worktops.

Granite is a natural stone, each one is one of a kind in appearance and cannot be replicated like other man made products which is granite is perfect for those who want a worktop that is authentic, strong, durable, beautiful and unique.

Why choose Granite over Quartz?

Like quartz, granite is also ideal for any worktop, kitchen environment and surface as it is as strong and durable. Both are:

• Extremely hard, tough, durable
• Heat resistant
• Mold and mildew resistance
• Quality and stunning to look at
• Low maintenance

However the choosing is in preference of what you want it to look like.

Granite worktops are natural stone, each one is one of a kind in appearance and cannot be replicated like other man-made products. They are beautiful. Each one unique with individual crystals and mixtures of colours created by minerals and chemistry. These form the many beautiful natural veining and textures that make each piece of granite one of a kind. Granite is perfect for those who want a worktop that is authentic strong, durable, stunning and distinctive.

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Quartz worktops is the choice made from those who are looking for the more contemporary look in their kitchens and work surfaces. Quartz have a wide colour range and suits those who may want something sleek and sexy with the minimal smooth tones or something more wacky with the brighter bolder colours and add some sparkle with mirror sparkle. Quartz also comes in beautiful uniform colours of raw stone however with no cracks or flaws so does offer plenty of choice.

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Granite Care- Virtually maintenance Free

Granite work surfaces make ideal kitchen worktops. Minimum maintenance is required; all you need is hot soapy water to remove dirt. Sealant is coated on all quartz and granite surfaces which protect them. To ensure a longer protection, it is important household and commercial cleaning agents containing acidic, abrasive and alkaline constituents are not used as these all will break down the sealers.

Our Large Granite Range

We have a great granite range of colours and styles to suit your taste including: Absoluto Black, Atlantic Yellow, Emerald Pearl, Kashmir White, Saphire Brown, Visag Blue, Peacock Blue, Indian Aroura and Antique brown. We are always introducing new granite colours and styles to our range catering for both traditional and contemporary granite tastes. We supply only top quality granite ensuring highest quality granite worktops every time.

Granite Quality Tops granite are ideal for virtually any interior surface and for both homes and businesses. Whether it is for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanities, bartops, tub surrounds, tiling, stairs, wall paneling, flooring and interior furniture, it is the perfect fitting solution. It also offers an attractive and versatile finish for commercial and institutional buildings, restaurants, bars, laboratories and beyond.

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