So you want to upgrade your kitchen or bathroom with a new countertop, but you’re not sure what your options are. Chances are you’ve heard of granite and marble. After all, they have been used for myriad construction purposes for centuries and you always see marble and granite countertops in luxury homes. But what about…
Whether you plan to have your granite countertops fabricated and installed or want to do some or most of the work yourself, the process is labor-intensive and requires meticulous measuring and skill. If you’re installing granite in a kitchen, pull out the stove and refrigerator and remove the sink from the existing countertop. If the…
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…
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…
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…
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