Benefits of Having a Natural Stone Countertop
Thinking of buying a countertop! Look no further than buying a natural stone
countertop.
This variation of the countertop offers excellent benefits to the user. Be surprised
to know that natural stone countertops offer many sub-variations in them. These
variations
come by the way of the kind of material used in making the countertop.
Talking on a gross scale of natural stone countertops, they are durable.
Most of them are scratch resistant with some of them resistant to oil stains.
Certain kinds of countertops are also extremely
durable. These are benefits of different nature! Confused! These benefits are
provided on different scales by different types of natural stone countertops.
It all boils down to the type of natural stone countertop. Let us look at
different types of natural stone countertops available
and the benefits they offer
1. Countertops made of Quartz - Quartz being the 4th hardest mineral provides
inherent
natural resistance to any scratch. People use quartz countertops as they offer
a very decorative
look to the countertops. They are also resistant to stains made from oil and
juices.
2. Countertops made of soapstone - Soapstone countertops are used in instances
when the countertops could be subjected to high alkaline and acidic activities.
These countertops are highly resistant to extreme variation
in the basic nature of some elements
in the atmosphere and hence are best suited to be used outdoors.
3. Countertops made of marble - Marble countertops should be used only in the
promise of delicate
handling. Remember, marble is the softest of all the minerals used in making
countertops, and using it for a heavy-duty purpose may cause damage to the
countertop. Marble is good against stains but also requires frequent
cleaning and sealing.
4. Granite countertops - Granite is one of the heaviest minerals that can be
used for making a countertop. Granite is finished and processed
into slabs before being used in countertops. Granite is extremely sturdy by
nature and has the capacity of withstanding any amount of scratches.
If sealed well, it can also withstand a lot of oil and juice stains.
Apart from these variations,
countertops exported from the Middle East often have a high degree of
durability.
Are you already seeing a wide
range of benefits of using natural stone countertops? This does not mean
your home should be filled up with countertops. Choose the benefit that best
suits the purpose
of the countertop and buy it. Please be careful while choosing marble and
quartz countertops as they are slightly more expensive than the others.
Remember, you will be able to have the countertops retain their benefits
only if you regularly seal and polish the countertops. Countertops made of
granite may require a high degree of sealing whereas ones made of quartz may
require less. Sealing is important for a countertop to be stain and
water-resistant.
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