Adorning your homes with granite worktops

Granite worktops come in various styles and colours. However, this is not the only reason why it is such a popular choice among people. A granite worktop, at once combines a number of beneficial attributes that add a lot of functionality to your kitchen or for that matter to any corner of the house where you want to install the worktop. They are durable, beautiful, and resistant to heat and stains and require little maintenance. In short, they do turn out to be a worthy investment for your home.

Exploring the reasons why Granite remains a preferred stone

One of the primary reasons why granite has earned major traction today is its natural surface. Your culinary space is accentuated by natural stone (if you choose to invest in granite worktops) instead plywood or laminate. In this regard, let us mention that kitchens are crucial to amplifying your home’s resale value. That’s why homeowners generally attach a lot of importance to this part of their homes while carrying out a home improvement project. 

And, this is where granite turns out to be a worthy investment. Backed by a timeless appeal, these worktops are also durable. They come in variant sizes, patterns and styles and are available within reasonable price brackets – neither too cheap nor too expensive. You might as well be tempted to invest in a cheap worktop today, but be ready to change it after a few years or so. Granite, it can safely be said adds a lot of value to your home. You just have to ensure that you’re sealing it properly in regular intervals.

Plus you don’t have to worry about your countertop being scathed even by the touch of a heating pot. Granite is duly heat resistant – though you are advised against keeping it exposed to a heating pot for a prolonged period of time unnecessarily. 

Finding the finest of craftsmen: How exactly do you do that?

In order to get the best value for your money you need to ensure that you are procuring your worktops from credentialed craftsmen. There are several stores in the UK engaged in designing quality worktops. It should, in fact, be said that there are several stores offering granite worktops but not all of them have similar quality to offer. A lot depends on the expertise of the craftsmen responsible for engineering these worktops. Not all have the potential to offer you similar quality of work. Please ensure that you are only selecting a name after conducting thorough research on the background of the stores. For how long have they been in the business? Have they been able to garner positive reviews in the market? Would they be able to offer you bespoke services? How much do they charge? Have you compared the price and quality combination offered by other stores? What do their clients have to say about the quality of services offered by them?

Consider these points thoroughly before investing in granite. Hope this article has been of help.

A few ways to maintain granite worktops properly

Can’t stop admiring the newly installed granite worktops in your kitchen, right? Every home improvement project gives a new lease of life not only to your home but also to the people living in it. And, it brings along certain responsibilities as well. Let us take the example of the newly installed granite worktops in your kitchen. 

Granite Worktops: Exploring the reasons behind their popularity

Granite worktops are known for their unparalleled visual appeal as well as functionality. As a homemaker you will not really want to compromise on any of these factors (i.e. either visual appeal or functionality). While you would want your visitors to sing praises of the worktop, you won’t really want it to crack when a hot pan is placed over it. And a granite worktop will ensure all these qualities without really burning a hole in your pocket. 

Not only is granite available in a plethora patterns, textures and designs, it is durable and resistant to scratches as well. However, you need to take a few steps in order to ensure longer life of the granite worktop. The question is – “How exactly should you go on to maintain the granite worktops?” Given below are the answers. 

Simple Maintenance

Yes! That’s the best thing about granite worktops. You are not required to resort to heavy maintenance in order to ensure longer life of the granite worktops. A few simple steps will help you. Clean the countertop with the help of warm water. You can use a few drops of antibacterial detergent. Use a soft cloth while cleaning. 

Maintaining Granite Countertops

Though granite does not require heavy duty maintenance, it is important to ensure that you are prudently avoiding a few things. First of all, it is essential on your part to remember that you cannot really go on to expose the worktop to extreme heat and still expect it to last very long. Though putting a very hot pan for a very short period of time will not harm your worktop, you should be careful enough not to expose the worktop to heat for a prolonged period of time. Constant exposure to fluctuating temperatures is not advised either. So, you should be especially careful about not exposing the worktop to constant heat during the winters. 

DO not cut vegetables on it directly. Always use a cutting board.

And yes do not stand on the countertop. Make sure proper sealants are applied after the countertop is installed.

Procuring these worktops

Last but not the least- kindly be careful enough to ensure that you are procuring the countertop only from a reputed store- known for supplying quality countertops to people. Please make sure you are actually taking the trouble to invest due time in investigating the qualities of the store thoroughly before buying from them. Are they reputed enough? Do they offer you bespoke designs? Are they known for their superior craftsmanship? What are the clients saying about the quality of services offered by them?

Do consider these points thoroughly.