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What is the difference between marble and granite?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Apart from the fact that both are stone, they have little in common except time.
Marble is formed when limestone is subjected to eons of heat and pressure from the earth’s crust. During this time, the limestone changes in texture and makeup, a process known as recrystalization. Impurities present during the process give marble its variety of colors. The purest marble is white. Ancient Greeks used marble in statues and buildings. A number of the sculptures of the Italian genius, Michelangelo are marble.
Granite is formed when magma, or molten rock, is forced into crevasses in other rocks in the earth’s crust, typically deep with mountain ranges. The material, generally made up of quartz, feldspar and mica, cools and crystallizes underground. Granite can be pink or gray. It takes its color from the composition of the feldspar. Granite is most commonly used in building materials.
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Which stone should I use for kitchen countertops?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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The sheer beauty of marble has convinced many homeowners to choose it for kitchen countertops, despite the fact that it is more difficult to maintain. It can be sealed, but it is more porous than granite and therefore more susceptible to stains, as well as chipping and cracking. Marble is much better suited to bathroom vanities, tabletops, shelving, floors and accents around fireplaces. With hundreds of colors and shades available, granite is the better choice for kitchen countertops.
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Will Excell seal my stone?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Yes, once installation is complete, Excell technicians will seal the surfaces.
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How long will the sealer last, and how should I renew it?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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The sealer lasts about 18 months. Excell will reseal it for you when needed, or you can do it yourself with a granite sealer available at most hardward and home-improvement stores.
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Does Excell install sinks and faucets?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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We have a selection available, or you can buy them elsewhere. Make sure they are the right size and style, and that you have enough inside cabinet space for your choices. You will need to know if your countertop requires a drop-in sink or an undermount style. We will include the installation in our project price.
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Will you do the plumbing?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Though we do install sinks, our license does not include plumbing. We recommend you hire a licensed plumber to do that work 24 hours after sink installation to be sure the silicone seals are properly dried.
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When my old countertops are removed, how long will I be without counters, sinks and water?
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Date : 5/8/2008
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Generally, we can remove the old countertops and install the new ones in a single day. If the plumbing is done the following day, you will be without water for only 24 to 36 hours. If the job cannot be done in a day, then old counters would be removed one day and the new ones installed the next day.
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