9 Things You Should Know Before Buying Granite Benchtops

9 Things You Should Know Before
Buying Granite Benchtops
HL Stone World

Are you trying to create a new look for your
kitchen? If yes, you might be aware of the
challenges you need to face while making the
selection for the perfect benchtops.

Whether you need granite benchtops for your
kitchens or granite pavers for your pool
exteriors, HL Stone World have the best
options to choose from.

Pros and Cons for Granite Benchtops
• Sustainability:-
• Granite is a renewable resource and thus is an eco-friendly
option. Since granite benchtops contain no harmful chemicals,
can last a lifetime and do not emit any harmful radiation, they
are considered as one of the best eco-friendly benchtops.
• Heat Resistance:-
• They are one of the most heat-resistant benchtops available in
the market today. They do not melt or blister due to heat.
However, there is a small possibility that heating one
particular area of the top could lead to a crack.

Pros and Cons for Granite Benchtops
• Scratch & Stain resistant:-
• On Moh’s scale of hardness, granite scores seven. This means
that there are hardly any minerals that can scratch it. Darker
granites are very dense and don’t even require a sealer. While
on the other hand, lighter granites are more porous and
require multiple sealing coats to make it stain-resistant. Either
way, granite benchtops in Melbourne is stain resistant.
• Maintenance:-
• Granite is considered to be a low maintenance benchtops
surface. The possibility of needing repair or resurface is low.
With the latest sealers, your sealing coat can last for more
than a decade before needing to be reapplied.

Pros and Cons for Granite Benchtops
• Chemical Resistant:-
• Granite benchtops in Melbourne are highly chemical
resistant. Thus, you can be assured that acid or any other
chemical will not cause any harm. Though you need to be a bit
careful, as some chemicals can wash away the sealer over time
and you need to opt for re-sealing.
• Repairs:-
• Though it’s rare to get a crack or chip in your granite
benchtops, but if you encounter one, contact a professional to
get the job done. Mostly, a colour-matched epoxy can fill the
void. You can even use superglue to fill a chip.

Pros and Cons for Granite Benchtops
• Sealing:-
• There is no surprise that granite is a porous material. Mostly,
sealers are applied to granite benchtops to protect them from
absorbing liquids quickly. On the other hand, solid surface and
quartz benchtops are non-porous. But there are things that
can stain them which can be removed from granite.
• Exotic Options:-
• If you are after something truly unique, consider installing
exotic granite benchtops in your kitchen. But do take into
account that some quarries are not easily accessible and are
available only for a short period of time throughout the year.
Some granite can even reach over the price as high as $400/
Sq Ft.

Pros and Cons for Granite Benchtops
• Colours:-
• The options of colours and patterns available are limited. Also
remember that most exotic granite has huge flowing waves
and a small sample will not be a precise depiction of the whole
slab. Granite is not considered as the one with a wide range of
colours.

Contact us
HL Stone World
Address : 190 McIntyre Road, Sunshine North, Victoria
3020
Email : harry@hlstoneworld.com.au
Contact : (03) 9356 9101
www.hlstoneworld.com.au

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