Tips and Advice : Natural Stone Kitchen Countertops
Expensive, but functional. You can use different types of stone for your kitchen countertops: granite, marble, mineral soapstone, slate... Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. What unites them is their excellent durability.
Granite is a stone that possesses highly desirable qualities, and it can be used anywhere in your kitchen; round the sink, round the range, for a food preparation area... If price is a consideration, you might want to use it only for a kitchen island.
Characteristic features...
- extremely durable.
- visually appealing, with a unique pattern for each layer.
- scratch-resistant (in contrast to marble, which is a softer stone).
- heat-resistant.
Disadvantages...
- absorbs liquids; you may need to maintain it regularly.
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