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Understanding the Characteristics of Granite & Marble for Kitchen Countertops

GRANITE
Source: Intrusive rocks are granular structure, consisting essentially of quartz, mica and other components.
Abrasion resistance: Fairly high; scratches are very noticeable on light colors.
Polishing: Rather durable, good wear resistance and contact with chemicals.
Absorption: As all natural stones liquids penetrate into the pores of the material, some of them (such as water) cause a wet effect that fades with evaporation, while others (such as oil and other fatty substances) leave of dark halos permanent. A good water-repellent treatment, repeated periodically, slows down the absorption and allows you to intervene before the liquid enters the stone; acidic substances (vinegar, lemon etc...) Typically do not leave traces after normal cleaning. Thus Kitchen granite countertops will never be of any hindrance to you.
Resistance to breakage: High

MARBLES
Source: Limestone rocks that are, due to the dynamic or contact metamorphism took a crystalline structure to granular texture.
Abrasion resistance: Not very high, any scratches can be mitigated by using wax for floors.
Polishing: Durable, as long as they do not there is a frequent rubbing on the surface, to avoid contact with chemicals, acid-based.
Absorption: Most of the liquids tend to penetrate in the pores of the natural stones, some of them (such as water) cause a wet effect that fades with evaporation, while others (such as oil and other fatty substances) leave permanent dark halos. Acidic substances (vinegar, lemon, etc.). Adversely affect the polishing. But these are less likely to happen with the marble countertops. A good water-repellent treatment, repeated periodically, slows down the absorption and allows you to intervene before the liquid enters the stone, but offers no protection from the corrosive effects of acidic substances. Hence the Kitchen marble countertops are good for your kitchen.
Resistance to breaking: High enough

TIPS FOR CLEANING
To clean the surfaces of the Kitchen countertops 08075 you only need to use soap and water to avoid liquid detergents. It is important to immediately remove the dirt, to fresh stain, because with the passage of time, different substances can penetrate the pores of the material, is also essential to periodically renew the waterproofing treatment, using suitable products. Even for these plans is good not place pans or hot irons directly on the surface to prevent staining due to heat. There are more advantages with both the granite and marble countertops for your kitchen.
Once you have either of them installed in your kitchen, you are surely going to get a lot of benefits. We know this and a lot of our clients prefer to have their renovation or remodelling projects done with only granite or marble countertops. We never had instances when either of them came back, complaining to us about the nature of the consequences of these stone countertops. Thus, we safely conclude these are perfect for your kitchen and you derive the best from these.