How Granite Countertops Got Their Exquisite Look
Granite
has been widely used as kitchen countertop material for a long time
and it has certainly been matching up to homeowners’ expectations.
Its exquisite look and sturdy structure stir a sense of security and
pride. However, do you have any idea how your granite
countertop ended up being the resilient and elegant-looking
material it is today?
Like
many other rocks and minerals being excavated in quarry sites,
granite is a naturally occurring material. It’s found deep in the
Earth’s crust, formed by cooled magma that had been flowing back
and forth into the crust for thousands of years. The cooling stage
allows the granite to achieve its resilience and durability.
Granite
contains quarts and feldspar, which give it a light shade and
different patterns. The color these elements produce range from pink
to white, while others are dark-colored. They can form thousands of
combinations that allow for a wide selection of styles that
homeowners can choose from. Unlike other materials, it’s easy to
find a granite countertop that perfectly matches their kitchen due to
the multitudes of selections.
The
smooth or glazed surface of granite, however, is not natural but a
product of finishing. There are many ways to give granite a
marketable finish, including, polishing, honing, and flaming. Each
results in a different texture or appearance that make granite
countertops perfect for almost any type of kitchen design.
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