Background on Granite

Granite is an igneous rock that is formed by magma (hot liquid rock) that has cooled under pressure deep within the earth. It is extremely hard and heat resistant, and is therefore completely suited to worktops. You can cut food items directly on the worktop surface as it almost impossible to cut or damage with a conventional kitchen knife. You can also take dishes directly out of the oven and set them on a granite worktop, as it is not susceptible to cooking heat. Granite has a glass-like surface and is virtually non-porous which makes it stain resistant. The stone is composed of quartz, feldspars, mica, hornblende, and a small amount of other minerals.

Caring for Granite

Granite is extremely durable, but it can be necessary to maintain the surface periodically through simple cleaning and polishing. This will usually restore the granite to its original state.