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Granite is considered great for your countertop. Before ordering, do have a look at the slab. Stone is a natural product and a small sample may not be representative of the entire slap of stone. It is hard and durable but if you put it under pressure it can be cracked. Avoid extremes of temperature. Don’t put a hot pot down on a space that just had ice on it, or vice-versa. Do clean the countertop with wine and citrus juices and avoid using citric-based cleaners. For every day wiping, use a cloth and water. A quick rubbing with a dry towel will remove the water marks and bring back a quick shine. To maintain the glossy finish, use a non-abrasive cleaner such as glass cleaner. This product is indestructible and is a good investment.

Granite countertop is bacteria resistant, heat resistant and requires minimal maintenance. There are over 3,000 color choices, textures and patterns allowing for a completely customized look. Major advantages of installing granite countertops include: Affordability, easy to clean, burn resistant, durable and hard to scratch. Before you reseal your granite countertops, check with the manufacturer or installer to be sure it is necessary. Most of the granite countertops need to be re-sealed on an annual basis. It is very important to reseal the counter every six months to two years.

There are two types of sealers in the market-Penetrating sealers and Topical sealers. Penetrating sealer penetrates into the stone. Topical sealer coats the top of the counter’s surface and does not penetrate. Penetrating sealer absorbs into the granite for three or four minutes. When almost dry, add a little more sealer to the counter and rub with a soft, dry rag. Apply to a section at a time. Wait two hours and apply a second coat. When shopping for your sealer, look for one that says it is an oil repellant impregnator, which will help stop oil from seeping into the stone. Topical sealers form a film designed to protect the countertop’s surface. Usually made from some form of natural wax, acrylic and other plastic compounds, topical sealers come in two types: Strippable and Permanent. Topical sealers are made to be stripped or removed from the stone countertop with little work. As with any project, read the label and talk with the manufacturer before using any product. Once you apply a permanent sealer, it becomes difficult to remove. Comprised of solvent-based or water-based polymers, most often these are not recommended for granite.

Some of the places where granite is found are North America, Africa, Norway and India. Prices may change due to supply and supply. Red and blue colors may cost more because they are not in abundant supply. You can buy granite either directly from distributor or through retail outlets.