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Granite FAQ:

Q: Does remodeling my kitchen or bathroom with a natural stone increases the value of my house?
A: Yes.  Besides customizing your home with the colors and patterns you like,  usually you can get up to 100% invested (or more) back on a kitchen remodeling.  You can find more info here.

Q: What stone is best for a kitchen countertop, granite or marble?
A: Both are good choices, but because marble is based on calcium carbonate, which is an acid sensitive material, it can be stained by acidic products such as vinegars or juices.

Q: I want to choose and pick the granite slabs that will go on my kitchen.  What should I look for?
A: Once you pick a color it is a good idea to let your fabricator choose the slabs since he knows the layout of your kitchen and can trim out any fissures or pits that a slab my have.  But in case you want to do it, look for slabs that do not have pits or fissures around its center.  

Q: How hard is granite?
A: Granite receives a 7 on the Moh's scale of mineral hardness.  A mineral with higher grade can scratch the ones below. Check the grades for the different materials:

10   Diamond
9     Corundum
8     Topaz
7     Granite 
6     Feldspar
5.5  Knife blade
5     Apatite
4     Fluorite
3     Marble (Calcite) 
2.5  Finger nail
2    Hard plastic
2    Gypsum
1     Talc

Q: Can I cut or chop directly on a granite countertop?
A: It is not recommended. Granite is a hard material and might damage your knife, if you use the countertop as a cutting surface. Always cut and chop on a cutting board

Q: What products can be used to clean granite?
A: Any phosphate-free, biodegradable liquid dish-soap, soap flakes or powder. 

Q: Does the sample on the web site matches exactly the stone color?
A: The samples you see on the computer might differ from the real stone color, since there are variations on monitor tint, scanner settings, etc. Granite is a natural material with naturally occurring variations in color, tone, granularity, pattern, etc. These variations are expected and are the source of its natural beauty.

Q: Can granite stain?
A: Granite has very little porosity which makes harder for a fluid to go thru.  During the fabrication process, the countertop receives a layer of sealant to insure its insulation.  Usage and wear will eventually remove the protection and sealant application is recommended every one to two years.

Q: Is granite affected by heat?
A: Granite can not be affected by heat from a hot pot or a frying pan.

Q: Can granite chip?
A: It can, if it receives a blow from a hammer or other heavy tool. 

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