Can Granite Be Scratched? Considering knives in ancient times were MADE of stone, that gives us some idea of the incredible strength and durability of granite. Stone is usually stronger than metals –
Can Granite Be Scratched? Considering knives in ancient times were MADE of stone, that gives us some idea of the incredible strength and durability of granite. Stone is usually stronger than metals –
How Are Marble and Granite Different? Other than their looks? I hear you ask. Yes – marble and granite are about as similar as chalk and cheese. Cheese?! I hear you protest –
3 Big Mistakes Concrete Countertop Owners Make - And How YOU Can Avoid Them Okay, listen up, folks. Concrete police speaking. We see so many avoidable disasters with concrete countertops, we simply HAD
Why Does Stone Feel Colder Than Its Surroundings? Ever wondered why your kitchen floor and countertops always feel cold, no matter how hot it is in the house? Well, as you are by
Why Is My Floor Cracked At Regular Intervals? Oooh I do love fascinating physics questions like this! Yes, I did say 'physics' - but don't fall asleep quite yet! The answer to this
What Does It Mean If Stone Is Honed? So many fancy terms…..! Granite, marble, or limestone that is honed has a matte or satin finish, rather than a high reflective polish. One feature of
Can Granite Stain? Generally, no. But it’s not impossible or unheard of. How’s that for an irritatingly vague answer?! All stone is porous to some extent, but granite, as a rule, has very
Is There A Difference Between Cement and Concrete? Nerd alert! A pet peeve that really gets under my concrete-dusted skin is when people use the terms ‘concrete’ and ‘cement’ interchangeably. As in ‘I
Why Does My Granite Countertop Have Holes In It? Granite has a crystalline structure (ooo, very Star Trek!) and so always has tiny pits. These are simply spaces or air pockets between the
Can Granite Be Burned? Great question – the simple answer is no….and yes. Allow me to elaborate (in both a fascinating and concise fashion). Because it began life as liquid magma deep within