How to Choose the Perfect Granite


by Ron Victor - Date: 2007-02-08 - Word Count: 535 Share This!

Granite said to be the pleasant igneous rock which is formed in the earth for millions of the years from heat and fusion. It comprises of quartz, feldspar and mica. Granite is the hard course igneous rock. When the purchase dealing has been made with the granite, the granite work surface should be considered.

Since granite is the natural stone, it is graded as suitable for the given task. The granite is even graded based on the region it originated. This grade is given for general use. But some stone professional's advice the architects, surveyors to use for the maximum efficiency in the building or stone. Granite is the heat resistant rock ant it has the capacity of durable scratch resistant. It is easy for the granite users to remove the strains and scratches using repairs.

When granite, marble and limestone are purchased on the internet, some samples will be shown for the best. You should be aware that the stone you received is what you have seen. When you purchase the granite now see to that you are purchasing the same granite, because the granite you purchased today may differ on the next day. So, check that the granite purchased after some time is also the same with that you acquired before. The stone you purchased should belong to the same batch that you purchased before. When the stone purchased have difference, then it looks terrible especially for larger crystals. The batch stone should have the same consistency though out the surface.

When the installer break off or scratch the granite surface, then you surely need a replacement piece for the damage. If the stone is not available for replacement, then you find difficult. When granite started fading then the beauty of the granite will be lost. So, granite should not fade. Before purchasing the granite top perform some inspection in the granite you are purchasing.

Apply some acetone or nail varnish remover on the surface with the clean white cloth. When a residue or black color surface is observed on the top, then the granite is dyed one and do not accept it. If the surface does not observe anything on the surface then the granite is said to be perfect and it can be accepted.

If you are interested in purchasing the granite, then spill some few drop of lemon juice on the piece of the granite. When you spill the drop of lemon juice on the granite you can see that it develops quickly some dark spots on the stone. Then the stone is the absorbent stone and then don't purchase the absorbent stone. If you find that the stone takes some time to absorb any thing like oil or juice, then it can be said that it is a quality stone. The application can be removed with the high quality impregnating sealer.

So, be careful and precaution is to be taken while the purchase dealing is take place by the buyer for the granite. If any default activity takes place, then won't be fooled. Seek some specialist advice, when you decided to purchase granite stone. Choose the perfect granite for surface to make the building, homes and monuments more beauty.


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Ron Victor is a Expert Author for Granite Countertops . He written many articles in various topics like Marble Countertops and Granite Countertop. For more information visit Granite Rock Tops.Contact him at ron.seocopywriter@gmail.com

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