Granite Countertops

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White Springs Granite Countertop with Farm Sink
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Farmhouse Sink – Undermount

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White Springs Granite

Granite Countertop Near Me

Granite is an all-natural stone product, mined from the earth. Offered in a wide variety of colors and patterns, every slab is unique. Most granite comes with a highly polished finish that brings out the natural beauty of the stone. Granite is also one of the most durable countertop materials available, making it a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms.

Options – Choose from many options that make your countertop truly custom:
  • Finish– Polish or Honed
  • Edge Profiles
  • Splash – Set-on or Tile
  • Sink Type – Top Mount, Undermount and Farmhouse

Stain Resistance – Granite countertops must be sealed with a quality natural stone sealer that is non-toxic for food service applications. If you re-seal you counter on a regular basis, the surface should stay protected. The most important thing to know is that you cannot use chemical cleaners to clean the stone. Chemical cleaners such as Windex, 409 and Simple Green will strip the sealer away, leaving your surface unprotected.

Heat Resistance – Granite is virtually heat proof. The reason we say heat proof is that in some instances, extreme temperature change can cause a crack of fissure to split apart. Other than that, most cookware will not get hot enough to damage natural stone. Because of this, we always recommend a hot pad or trivet.

Cutting and Abrasion – Granite countertop material is the most scratch resistant surface you can put in your kitchen. Most daily use will not scratch the surface. Keep in mind, if using the surface as a cutting board it will dull your knives after the first use. For this reason, we always suggest using a cutting board.

Impact – Although granite can withstand impact, if a hard impact does occur, edges can chip.

Food Safe – If you properly seal your granite countertop and clean after each use, you should have an exceptionally clean and sanitary counter surface. Granite is not NSF approved for use in commercial food preparation areas.

Test your Granite before you make your selection. Not all granite is the same.  Use the test below to determine the suitability of your granite slab selection.


Granite Suitability Tests

Lemon Test – The lemon test is to determine the ability of your granite to resist etching.  Follow the steps below:

  • Place a wedge of lemon or lime, cut side down, on the sample overnight.
  • Wipe the sample in the morning and hold it at an angle to the light.
  • Check for a rough spot where the lemon was placed.
  • Etching will appear dull and rough.

Etches normally occur where calcium or calcite is present in the make-up of the stone. If your sample reacts to the lemon wedge, we DO NOT recommend this for your kitchen.

Water Absorption Test – Test the suitability of your granite to resist water absorption. The tighter the grain the less absorption.

Follow these steps:

  • Place a few small drops of water on the sample
  • Let stand for about 15 minutes.
  • Wipe excess water.

If the granite sample absorbed the water as soon as you put it on, DO NOT use this granite. A quality sealer would help prevent some absorption but would require constant maintenance.

If there is still a bit of water left on the surface, it will be suitable for your kitchen. We recommend a sealer for all granite.

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