~ Interesting Fact About Granite ~
Granite is the oldest igneous rock in the world and it is believed to have been formed as long as 300 million years.
Granite is a natural product so there will be small variations from piece to piece. You may also notice small fissures which is also a natural feature of Granite.
Exquisite Natural Beauty... that's Granite. There will be so many details in Granite, like mica, garnets or quartz crystals. Every Granite has a different character, the beauty and life in it. Granite is one of the hardest materials (8 out of 10 ranges) in the world, because Granite is so hard, it can actually damage any kitchen knives that cut on the surface. Let's be nice to Granite and use a cutting board!!
Granite is one of the easiest natural stone surface to care for. The only true maintenance you will have to worry about is to keep the countertop surface clean and re-sealing. Re-sealing countertop process is a very simple and hassle free. With most types of Granite, you will only need to re-seal about once a year to maintain its luster and to generally protect it. You will need only 10 ~ 15 minuets to do it. You will see the original beauty again after applying the sealer to your Granite.
Whether your Granite is 2 cm or 3 cm all of the above apply and both products offer the same features in strength and durability.
Quartz - Modern & Sleek
Quartz is a man made product and it also called Engineered stone. Quartz / Engineered stone is composed of resin and Granite or Quartz granulates / Natural minerals creating a "Uniform" pattern that is exactly the same over the entire surface and is always nice, clean look. Speckles and Vein patterns are the general selection in Quartz.
Quartz is actually harder than most of the Granite because it is the man made product and thus more durable and it is easy to keep your countertops relatively bacteria free. Even so, we highly recommend to use a cutting board for your safety. In general, Quartz is stain resistant, but not stain proof.
Quartz can be combined perfectly with other materials, such as stainless steel, stone, wood or glass. You can create your space Classy, Modern or Contemporary with Quartz.