Frequently asked Questions about Granite:

What is granite?
Granite is an igneous rock formed from cooling magma. Granite is quarried throughout the world, with colors and patterns that indicate the region and the geological conditions that created it. Each granite slab is unique, with random and inconsistent patterns providing such a beautiful and classic appearance.Granite has been used for thousands of years by architects and engineers in prestigious buildings such as palaces, churches and stately homes. It is the building material chosen when it needs to last a long time, look beautiful, keep its appearance without deterioration or maintenance.

Why is granite suitable for worktops?
Granite very attractive, practical and hygienic (it is easily sterilised) - an ideal choice for worktops. Features of granite include: it's tough, it has a glassy finish when polished which is very durable and will last for many years, it's waterproof, highly scratch resistant, heat resistant, keeps its colour and wipes clean easily.

Why has granite only been used recently for domestic worktops?
Granite has only recently been used for worktops as modern techniques have reduced costs and made it practical and affordable to use in our homes.

What else might I use granite for?
Today, granite has very many applications in the commercial and domestic world including: tiles, wall cladding, flooring, countertops, kitchen worktops and splashbacks, bathroom surfaces, pub bar tops, restaurant tables and counters, laboratory benches, fire places, waterfalls, planters, headstones and gravestones