2011年12月20日星期二

10 benefits of using granite countertop in kitchen

Granite kitchen countertop either in tile or slab both offers a unique and long-term home decoration project. On market, it still is one of the hardest and finest natural stones. The most important is that there are not two pieces of same granite. Therefore you can creative a unique, luxurious kitchen. What is certain is that the beautiful appearance of granite kitchen countertop won't fade as time goes on if you take good care.
What are the benefits of granite kitchen countertop? What make it so popular?
1. Value added
Granite kitchen countertop can add the value of the house, which making it a good invest. It can add elegance to kitchen. If you want to sell your house, granite kitchen countertop can make a lot of value. If you have money, install a granite kitchen countertop is a very sensible.
2. Beauty
Granite is a natural material, spread all over the world with hundred years' history.  But it is used in home decoration just near 40 years. Compared to other products, maybe it is more expensive, but it is one of the best invests. Its durability will make it the best choice. For the kitchen cabinet, it is practical and beautiful.
3. Unique design of nature
Granite has subtle color changing. It can't be imitated by artificial products. It cans creative a personalized home style and make kitchen has its own character. There is a wide range of color for choosing.

4. Resist bacteria
As its texture, granite becomes one of most hygienic kitchen countertop materials. It is not easy to breed bacteria or other kitchen dirt because it has no hole. Mycete will not exist. Of course, if you use granite tile, there may be the mycete problem and dye in the slurry gap.
5. Easy to clean
The maintenance of granite kitchen countertop is quite easy. Just need to hold some knowledge. Daily clean and rapid clean with soft cloth or paper towel is the same. Use ordinary suds. Dye is not the main problem as its dense grain, low porosity. Once sealed, granite can resist moisture. To re-sealed every 1-3 years.
6. Family-friendly kitchen
Stay in kitchen with children is a good communication mode in every way. They won't damage your cabinet. Just ask them to not to hang on the flimsy edge, because it may cause problem in the long term.

7. Repairable
Another reason that granite is so popular is that it is repairable. Don't do it yourself. You can explain the situation to the supplier and ask for their opinions.
8. Hardness
Its hard surface won't be scratch unless other granite or diamond. This is its practicability.
9. Heat-resistant
The surface of granite is good heat dissipation. It can resist the high temperature of frying pan and won't leave a mark. But even so, put on cushions still have theirs advantage.
10. Improve kitchen environment
Kitcheners like to work on granite kitchen countertop. You can even cut things on it. It also is suitable for processing cakes. Once install granite kitchen countertop, you will find everyone loves cooking.

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