06
DEC
2014
Granite worksurface care & maintenance guide
Granite worksurface care & maintenance guide For a long lasting finish granite should be treated at regular intervals.Granite is not difficult to clean – mild soap and water is all that is generally required. Work surfaces should be cleaned using a neutral detergent, rinsed with clean water and buffed dry using a soft clean cloth. […]
27
MAR
2013
Quartz
Due to the fact that quartz worktops contain a small percentage of resin and that they are man-made, purer lighter colours can also be achieved. A pure white is available in the quartz ranges that is almost impossible to achieve in a natural stone worktop.Quartz worktops are an extremely durable surface like granite. As they […]
19
FEB
2013
About Granite and Quartz
Granite is classified as an igneous rock, and is formed by the crystallisation of magma as it cools in the Earth’s crust. Granite predominantly consists of the following minerals: quartz mica feldspar plagioclase feldspar Granite offers beauty, easy care and durability. Granite is consistently hard, with very dense grain, making it difficult to stain […]