Why Is Granite Good For Kitchen Counters?
Granite offers high resistance to scratching, cracking, and staining. Impervious to heat, granite can handle hot pots without the use of trivets or hot pads. Granite adds elegance and style to kitchens, baths and other areas of your home with richness that can't be duplicated with synthetic or manmade materials.
Can I Select My Slabs?
YES. We strongly recommend that you view and select your own slabs. Samples do not always represent the actual look of a full piece granite slab. It will become a conversation piece for years to come with your family and friends. Taking the opportunity in finding the right granite will be a joy for you and your family.
Is Granite Expensive?
You'll be amazed how its price is competitive with high-end surfacing and luxury surfaces. Granite offers an unmatched value with its natural beauty, elegance, and longevity. Granite will actually increase your home's value.
How Do I Care For Granite?
Granite is easily cared for using cleaning products specially designed to enhance the look of your countertops. Cadillac Cut Stone carries these products for your convenience.
Is It Necessary To Seal Granite?
All stone, even granite is porous to some degree and will absorb moisture over time. Granite has very little porosity; 80-90% of which needs no sealer. However, as a precaution, we do use a high quality penetrating sealant to seal your countertops applying two coats, at time of installation. After the initial seal, most granite will require re-sealing in approximately 3-5 years.
Is Quartz Less Expensive Than Granite?
No, but engineered stone has a price point that is close to granite. Some colors of granite cost much more and some less, engineered stone in general is about equal in price to a mid-range granite.
What Is The Difference Between Granite and Marble?
Granite is a highly dense material deep inside the earth's core, while marble is formed from sediments under the seabed. Marble and Granite react differently to various chemicals and household cleaners.
How Thick Is Granite?
Granite has two standard thicknesses. One is 2cm which is approximately 3/4" thick and the other is 3 cm which is approximately 1 1/4" thick.
What Are Pits and Fissures?
Granite is a crystalline material which has tiny spaces between various mineral crystals that can be visible on its surface. These spaces are referred to as pits. Granite can also have natural fissures which look like tiny cracks but are actually not structural defects. Fissures and pits are the naturally occurring results of the immense heat and pressure that formed the stone. These, along with pattern and color variations combine together to create the "character" of the stones.