The process of cutting granite countertops

Any professional granite installer that you happen to know personally would tell you to get your granite cut by one of the top service providers near you. Normally the companies that they recommend are ones that have been in the business for quite some time and this has made them extremely reliable in the context of the industry that they are operating in. These companies are known to use technology in the best-possible form. While working they focus on making sure that they are consistent in the first place and also incorporate components that help them control the technology properly.     

This enables them to get cuts that are really clean and also the best of the lot. It is really hard to better what they are doing. They also employ technology that has served them – and their clients by extension – well for a long time now. Quite often it is seen that companies focus on getting too much technology in their operations and as such the equipments break down in a short span of time instead of lasting a long time as everyone would like them to. This is not something that you would want now, would you?

There is a good reason why granitecountertops happen to be the personal favorites of so many people out there. Granite is the most elegant material that you can use for your countertop. It is something that would always attract the notice of people whenever they happen to walk in your kitchen or enter your bathroom. Since granite is a natural stone it has various patterns and plenty of colors as well. These qualities cannot be matched by any other material – man made or natural. In fact, you may not know this but shopping for granite could be a fun-filled experience as well.

The advantage of granite countertops

As far as color is concerned granite countertops that come in shades of beige and brown are the most popular. However, apart from this, there are hundreds of shades that these countertops are available in. The biggest reason behind the popularity of brown and beige is that they work well in almost color that you see in kitchens. This means that when you are redecorating your kitchen you have a lot of flexibility to work with. In fact, this is why granite countertops in these colors have been so popular over the years. In some granite colors you see what can be called a bit of movement. 

This means that said countertop has some additional designs with its natural color. If the movement is over big patterns then you will get attracted to it quite quickly. If the patterns are small then their appearance is more sedate. The way that these movements and colors combine means that all the countertops are really unique. A lot of people actually prefer these countertops because of the fact that they offer a delectable combination of durability and appearance. However, it would be wrong to assume that they cannot be damaged at all. They are highly resistant to any and every form of damage and staining. 

You need to take proper care of these countertops. You need to clean them properly on a regular basis and also use sealers in order to stop staining from happening. As a material, granite is fairly hard but at the same time it can be chipped as well. However, you can always hire the services of a trained and experienced professional and make sure that they repair it. With these professionals you can be sure that the repair would be done in a way that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Some information on granite tile countertops

As far as the various kinds of granite countertops are concerned the granite tile countertops are the most inexpensive of their kind. The beauty of these countertops is that you can install them by yourself as well. This is probably one major reason as to why they are so cheap – you do not need pay money to a professional installer to install them at your home. In this style of countertops you install granitetiles on the countertop that you already have. Here you use epoxy to attach the tiles instead of using grout and mortar as may be used in order to install the other kinds of granite countertops. 

You might think that this is a lot like installing floor tiles and you are not at all wrong in thinking so. These are basically floor tiles that have been repurposed in order to be used atop countertops. This also implies that you are going to get your fair share of seams, which is something no one really wants in her kitchen. Still what works for it is the fact that it is a cheap way of getting a granite countertop in your kitchen, and that you can install it yourself.

Now, this is one major decision that you need to take. You will either get stylish looking slab granite that will cost you a fortune to buy and a lot to install or you will have to make do with these alternatives that may not be as pretty but work almost as well and save a lot of money as well. You can get these tiles at any home remodeling store and they cost as little as four dollars for each square foot. This price is however only applicable when you are using granite sheets that are 3/4^th of an inch.     

Researching for your granite countertop

As any professional granite installer will tell you as well you need to do a fair bit of research in order to buy the granite countertop that you had been looking for so long and hard. As part of this you can read up articles on the internet and then personally go and visit a few quarries or showrooms. You can also talk to other people who have bought and used granitecountertops before. This will help you learn a lot and in the process you would be in a position to use their experiences properly in your own life as well.  

Once you have learnt what you need to do from them you can use these countertops in your kitchen, bar, and bathroom. In fact, if you are thinking of remodeling your home or parts of it you would be well served by using granite countertops at your “new” home. You will always be glad later on that you took such a decision. There are several materials in which you would get countertops these days. This includes natural stones such as granite, marble, travertine, limestone, and onyx. However, granite is said to be the most desirable among these options. 

In fact, as far as common people such as you and I are concerned granite is one material that should sit right at the very pinnacle of the wish list. In most cases, people would suggest that you get granite countertops for different parts of your home such as bathroom and kitchen. In fact, granite is also used quite widely as a building material. Granite as a material is extremely durable and can resist stains and scratches quite easily. The same goes for spills and heat as well. They can play a major role in making both the inside and the outside of the home look really well. 

How to cut granite countertops?

Anyone who has ever used a granite countertop at his kitchen will be able to tell you that you definitely need granite on your worktops and countertops in your kitchen and bathroom. After all, they add a lot of value to your home. Now, you may be wondering how a stone like granite is cut to size in order for you to have the countertop and worktop that you want so badly. Normally these graniteslabs are around 10 feet long and on an average they are about 6 feet tall. They are normally inch and quarter thick. In spite of what you may think by reading about the thickness these stones are quite heavy.

This is the reason why people who cut these stones use forklifts and similar instruments in their work. At times, cranes are used as well for the purpose of transport. This is needed at time to just take said stone to the cutting table. The cutting table is very important since it is from this one that you need to be accurate. If the work is done well over here your slab would be installed properly at the place where you want it to be. The bridge saws that are being used over here are also quite important as well.

They need to be highly reliable in order for the work to go well. There is a good reason why these saws are known as bridge saws. In these saws, you have a bridge-like setting over the pillars that are expected to sustain the weight. The saw function over it and the granite is cut by the plunge. It is very important that the top brands are used in this regard so that the quality of work is not compromised at all. The technology needs to be of the best-possible quality.     

Granite countertops – what you needed to know about them?

These days granite countertops are all the rage even as home builders and remodelers are using them en masse. There are several reasons as to why granite countertops are as popular as they have become. For starters, the warmth and beauty of these surfaces is unparalleled. This is why if you wish your home to look beautiful this is one material that you would definitely want at your home. From a functional point of view they are great as well and there are some definite reasons for such statements as well. They are as durable as anything can be. On top of that it is pretty easy to take care of them as well.

All these factors have endeared granite to home builders, remodelers, and owners as well. In fact, if as a homeowner you are forward looking this is something that you would want in your home as well. The addition of granite at your home can be admittedly a costly one. This is also one reason why you see granite being used primarily in the upscale homes around the world. As compared to other forms of home improvement granite is something that is expected to retain its value over a longer period of time.

Like other popular stones such as marble, granite has been there from time immemorial; perhaps from the time the planet was formed. It is also one stone that is found all across the world. Granite is highly preferred as a material for construction. Apart from your homes it is used in order to build public buildings such as temples. Its use was especially prevalent in the ancient societies, perhaps before cement came into being. Of late, developers have been using granite for exterior finish as well as in pillars. Thus, as you may see, granite is highly liked by builders of all sorts.   

Different kinds of granite countertops

As far as granite countertops go, slab granite countertops are the best. However, before you buy them there are a few things that you need to know. Do not even dare to dream of installing these countertops by yourself if you are not a professional installer with specialist tools and services at his beck and call. If you actually go ahead and try to do the job yourself you can be damn sure that you would end up cracking the lovely surface and thus waste plenty of money in the process. Normally there are definite rates for installing these at your home but a lot also depends on the ease that the installer have in getting the material to your home.

If you are importing exotic granite it would cost a lot more than what would be the case if the granite was sourced locally. This will be reflected in the costs of installation as well. In case a few seams do not bother you, you can always go for modular granite. This kind of granite is made from smaller slabs and are cut to pieces as per the requirement of the kitchen, bathroom or wherever else you are going to put it.

The beauty of modular granite is that they can be used to create any kind of kitchen style that suits your fancy. In fact, if you are experienced at doing things yourself then you can install these by yourself as well. Compared to natural slab granite they are three or four times cheaper. Their only disadvantage is a seam or two – they cannot be avoided at any cost. These countertops are quite big though and this means that there are not as many seams as you would get in the granitetile countertops. Granite tile countertops are perhaps the most inexpensive form of countertops out there.