Archive for March, 2012

Sealing granite countertops

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:42pm by kathy Comments Off on Sealing granite countertops

Although most granite countertops don’t need to be sealed, it does help the stone resist dirt and spills, which can cause etching and staining [source: Marble Institute of America]. By its nature, granite is moisture-resistant — however, it’s also porous. Sealants block liquids from seeping into the granite. A properly sealed countertop will cause liquids…

Common stone types

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:41pm by kathy Comments Off on Common stone types

Stones, and the minerals of which they are composed, have been studied with keen interest in the earth science fields for centuries. Geology is the study of the formation and history of the earth, while petrography is the study of rocks and the minerals of which they’re made. Geologists and petrographers worldwide have defined hundreds…

The truth about granite and radon

Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:34pm by kathy Comments Off on The truth about granite and radon

Studies repeatedly show granite countertops pose NO health risk Repeated studies from respected scientists have come to the same conclusion: Radon emissions from granite countertops aren’t even close to posing a health risk. While it’s true that samples can vary and some samples can be more of a source of radiation than others – the…