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How many choices of granite colors and patterns are there?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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More than 1,000. Some of our most popular are Baltic Brown, Ubatuba Green, Santa Cecilia, New Venetian Gold, Blue Pearl, Tan Brown, Tropic Brown, Crema Bordeaux, Giallo Ornamental, Giallo Napoleone, GialloVeneziano, Peacock Green, Butterfly Green, and Giallo Fioritto.
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Can granite be damaged?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Certainly. But not easily. A sharp blow from a heavy object can chip it. But heat from pots, pans and boiling liquids generally won’t harm the stone. However, granite does need to be sealed or it will absorb stains, causing dark spots or discoloration. Like marble, granite also is porous, but far less so. You might find small pits in the surface of your countertops. This is natural and part of the beauty of the stone.
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Will my knives scratch granite?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Probably not. But granite will dull your knives. Use cutting boards.
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Will the granite I choose online or in the store be identical in color and pattern to what’s installed in my home?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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The chances are better with some colorations than with others. But because your countertops are not likely to come from the same slab of granite as store samples, there could be some variation, since each granite deposit takes on the coloration of the materials that formed it. For best results, you should pick out in person the granite slabs that will become your project.
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Granite is heavy. Can it be cantilevered?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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With proper support, yes. Never use unsupported granite where it might be subjected to significant stress, such as someone sitting or standing on it.
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What if my granite needs to be seamed? Won’t that spoil the look?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Not if installation is done correctly. Seams are made when two pieces of granite are put together and bonded with a thin line of epoxy mixed with a color that matches the stone. The joint is then smoothed, leaving the seam barely visible.
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What if my granite does get chipped?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Generally, it can be repaired using a mixture of epoxy and ground up granite of similar color. If you can find and saved the chipped pieces, they can be used in the repair.
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What’s the best way to clean a granite countertop?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Use a mild, phosphate-free biodegradable soap with no aromatics, a thorough, clean-water rinse and a dry polish with cotton or chamois. Don’t use detergent. It will build a soap scum that will dull the granite’s finish.
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