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Frequently Asked Questions
1.Why granite?
2.How is StoneRidge Thin Stone seven times stronger than 3cm(1¼”) granite?
3.Why wouldn't we just tear out our counter tops?
4.What benefits does engineered stone offer that granite does not?
5.Does granite hold or grow bacteria?
6.Should I just bring in the measurements of my kitchen to get a price quote?
7.How hard is it to reseal granite and how often does it need to be done?
8.Can we cut on our granite or set a hot pan on it?
1. Why granite?
Granite is one of the hardest stones available, having a rating
of 7 on the Mohr's Hardness Scale, putting it just behind
the diamond. Granite is the premium stone in the housing industry.
It is highly sought after due to its amazing appearance with
the different minerals, colors, striations, deposits and veins.
The polish created by diamond polishers gives it a glass-like
finish, which highlights its beauty and depth of color. Granite
is nearly impossible to scratch, easy to clean, stain and
heat resistant and can easily add $10,000 to $15,000 to the
value of your home!
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2. How is StoneRidge Thin Stone seven times stronger than 3cm (1¼”) granite?
StoneRidge is reinforced with a fiberglass backing which allows
the stone to bend without breaking.
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3. Why wouldn't we just tear out our counter tops?
Tearing out your counter tops can be costly as well as cause
damage to your cabinets and surrounding areas. Counter tops
also add strength to cabinets in the same manner that drywall
adds strength to framed walls. Additionally, 3cm granite is
very heavy and the added weight can cause stress damage to
cabinets that are not designed to handle the weight.
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4. What benefits does engineered stone offer that granite does not?
None; in spite of the misconceptions or falsehoods the engineered
stone industry attempts to create about granite, the bottom
line is nothing is better than granite when it comes to counter
tops! The fact that engineered stone does not have to be sealed
has nothing to do with staining and more to do with chemicals
that will damage engineered stone! True, granite can get stained,
but it's not a change of color, merely something that has
gotten into the pores of the stone. By simply using soap and
water or an absorbent chemical, the stain is removed. The
reality is that when engineered stone gets stained, it is
ruined. But don't take our word for it, simply read their
warranty and you will see that it is not warranted against
staining! Furthermore, it is not even warranted against changes
in color due to sunlight (UV rays)!
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5. Does granite hold or grow bacteria?
Another misconception about granite is that it is difficult
to clean. The reality is that granite is nearly identical
to stainless steel when it comes to sanitation!
Research has shown that due to its glass-like finish that
granite is the least likely of all available counter top materials
to hold bacteria! In other words, you're safer with granite
or stainless steel than any other products!
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6. Should I just bring in the measurements of my kitchen to get a price quote?
No; in order to get an accurate price you should have us or
anyone else you are considering, come to your home and give
you a “final price” quote. Especially when it
comes to other products due to the number of up-charges and
additions. Remember: unless they have measured your home,
you don't have a final price!
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7. How hard is it to reseal granite and how often does it need to be done?
Resealing granite is as simple as waxing your furniture. How
often depends on the color, but normally about every two years.
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8. Can we cut on our granite or set a hot pan on it?
You can cut on granite, but since granite is nearly has hard
as diamond, you may want to spare your expensive cutlery.
Be careful when setting a hot pan on your granite because
stone holds heat and can remain hot long after that 400-degree
pan has been removed.
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