When to Use Granite Supply？

Renowned for its strength and durability, granite is one of the oldest and most attractive natural stones on the market. This stone is heat, moisture, and scratch-resistant and will last a lifetime if you care and maintain it properly. 

You will get efficient and thoughtful service from CHENGXINRUN.

Granite is available in various colors and patterns, adding an unrivaled level of sophistication to any area in the home. However, when most people hear the word granite, they think of kitchen countertops. While granite is excellent for kitchen countertops, with a bit of creativity, you can use it in the following areas around your home.

1. Living Room

For most people, the living room is the first room guests see when they visit your home. Your living room is also one of the key places you gather with family and friends. So why not spruce it up with some granite? You can use granite in the living room in the following places:

Fireplace

Even the most uninteresting fireplace can become a majestic focal point with a nice touch of granite. Unlike other materials, which can become stained when exposed to heat over an extended length of time, granite is unsurpassed in terms of strength and durability.

The best parts of using granite in a fireplace are:

• Mantel and mantel shelf
• Hearth
• Surround
• Corbel

Natural-hued granites are often the best for fireplace surrounds and hearths.

Coffee Table

Granite is great for a coffee table-top. Granite does not stain and is easy to clean, so with a granite table-top, you don’t have to worry about bringing your drink to the living room. You can even have dinner on the couch while watching your favorite TV shows.

Home Bar

A granite countertop is an excellent choice for your home bar. With a granite countertop in your home bar, you don’t have to worry about cleaning spilled drinks, as granite doesn’t stain and is easy to clean.

2. Laundry Room 

Despite being a workhorse like a kitchen and a bathroom, the laundry room rarely receives much attention from designers. From an aesthetic perspective, the laundry room might not be the most crucial area in your house. However, it is a very functional room and requires the same care as any other room in your home. Carefully designing your laundry room should therefore be a top priority.

Granite countertops are a terrific way to freshen up your laundry room and make folding clothes less of a job and more of a pleasure. You can use your granite countertop as an additional workspace for crafty projects. 

Granite is suitable for the laundry room, as it’s resistant to being constantly scraped by belts and laundry baskets. You can also install granite shelves to add more storage space to your laundry room. Granite is also easy to clean, making it perfect for the laundry room.

3. Bathroom

Bathrooms are frequently used parts of the house and are often exposed to moisture. Granite is the ideal material to use in bathrooms since it is water and mold resistant, non-porous, and keeps out bacteria and other microbes. 

For more Granite Supplyinformation, please contact us. We will provide professional answers.

With granite, you get a bathroom that is not only practical but also beautiful because granite comes in a variety of colors. Granite can be used in the bathroom on vanity tops, sinks, backsplash, walls, and benches. 

• Walls — For smaller bathrooms, use lighter, more delicate designs to provide the illusion of space. With larger bathrooms, choose bold designs that instantly turn the bathroom walls into a work of art. 
• Sinks — Durability and aesthetic appeal are frequently ranked as the top requirements for a bathroom sink. Given its non-porous nature, resistance to heat and scratches, strength, and durability, granite is one of the best materials for bathroom sinks. Granite sinks can withstand extensive use and are a beautiful addition to your bathroom. 
• Vanity tops —  Granite is moisture resistant and easy to clean, making it the best material for vanity tops.

4. Dining Room

Making a unique dining table is an excellent way to use granite outside the kitchen. Granite is heat-resistant, so with a granite dining table, you can place hot pots and utensils directly on the tabletop without worrying that the table will burn. 

With a granite dining table-top, you don’t have to worry when you forget to use coasters, as this stone is stain-resistant. Granite is also easy to clean, making it perfect for a dining table.

5. Flooring 

Granite tile is generally what people mean when they talk about granite flooring. A gorgeous granite floor will last you long and make your home pop. Although most granite floors are made from one tile pattern to look seamless, you can create your own pattern by choosing granite stones with contrasting colors.

If you’re installing stairs at your home, consider using granite tiles. To prevent accidents and injuries, raise the edges of the stairs with perpendicular rods and ensure the steps are always dry.

Granite flooring is hypoallergenic and, therefore, a great choice if you have members of your family who have allergies or asthma. Regularly cleaning your granite tiles reduces the number of allergens in your home, making it a better environment for people who suffer from allergies. Granite floors are usually cool, making them suitable for warmer areas. 

Note: Choose a granite tile that is not highly polished, as polished granite can be pretty slippery. 

6. Patio

Granite is undoubtedly the most excellent stone choice for your home’s exterior spaces, since it is unaffected by prolonged exposure to sunshine or moisture. Granite’s general characteristics make it simple to maintain, even though it occasionally needs to be resealed. 

Patios made of granite are elegant, detailed, and stunning. To add continuity, you can use a stone that has been utilized previously throughout your house.

7. Pool Area

Granite is a fantastic material choice if you are remodeling your outdoor pool and want to make a long-term investment. Granite is one of the densest natural stones and can endure the damage caused by prolonged exposure to water. To hide stains and other traces of wear over time, we advise selecting a dark granite variant for your pool.

Install Granite Countertops in Your Home Through Arch City Granite & Marble

Are you looking to install granite countertops in your St. Louis, MO home? Explore our gallery to find a design that works for you. At Arch City Granite & Marble, Inc, we stock more than 100 colors of granite, quartz, and marble slabs and offer fabrication and installation services.

There are many factors to consider when choosing a kitchen countertop surface. If granite has made it to the top of your list, read through the article below to determine if its advantages and disadvantages make it a good choice for your kitchen.  

If you want to learn more, please visit our website Cropped and Flamed Setts.

• Sustainability. Did you know that a single quarry site can provide stone for thousands of commercial and residential projects over several centuries of time? Granite is also very near complete as a countertop material in its natural state. Once quarried, minimal processing is required to prepare it for your kitchen. In comparison, engineered materials have a complicated production process which often includes toxic chemicals and harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
• Heat Resistance. Granite countertops will not melt or blister when exposed to heat. They are one of the most heat resistant countertops on the market. Hot pans can be placed directly on the countertop surface from the oven without any harm. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as Crockpots.
• Scratch Resistance. Granite scores a 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This means that very few minerals can scratch it. While you can cut on granite, this isn’t recommended—doing so will dull your knives and can sometimes leave behind a metal residue that can be difficult to remove.
• Seams. In a typical kitchen, granite countertops will need to have 2-3 seams. Depending on the color of granite you choose, average slab size will vary. A typical expectation can be set at 9 feet x 5 feet. Large islands can typically be done without seams. If you have an L or U-shaped layout, expect seams where the countertops angle in a different direction. The good news is that many fabricators will mix custom color epoxy to adhere the seams together which does a great job at disguising them. Expect the seam to be around 1/8” thick.
• Undermount Sinks. Undermount sinks are common in granite countertop installations. This allows crumbs and spills to be wiped directly into the sink without being caught on the lip of a surface mount sink. You can consider using several types of sinks including cast iron, stainless steel, or solid surface. Fabricators will cut and polish the sink hole to match the shape of your chosen sink.
• Backsplash Options. Coved backsplashes that are common in laminate countertops are not available with granite. Typically, a separate 4” piece of the stone slab will be adhered on top of your countertop surface. Tile and full-height granite backsplashes are also used.
• Repairs. Granite countertops should be repaired by a professional. It is rare to get a crack or chip in your countertops, but if you do, call the fabricator who installed your countertops to schedule a service call. Most of the time, a color matched epoxy can be used to fill the void and it will be virtually invisible. Superglue can be used in a pinch to fill chips. If you use heavy cast iron pans, be careful when placing them into your undermounted sink. The edge of these cutouts is the most common place to get chips. A more likely scenario, though, is to experience an increased number of broken dishes.
• Sealing. Granite is a porous material—but this is not necessarily a bad thing. If liquids are left on the surface for long periods of time, they will eventually absorb. But just like they absorb, they will also evaporate. Depending on what the substance is that needs to be removed, you can apply different poultices to speed the process along. However, many will evaporate on their own without the use of chemicals or cleaning products. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed, which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly.
• Maintenance. Granite countertops are considered a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Technology for sealers has come a long way over the years, and many will last over 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own: simply apply the product and wipe off the excess. It is a good idea to ask your installer which sealer was initially applied and use the same kind to reapply.
• Price. The average price for granite countertops in a typical kitchen is between $3,000-$4,000. Variables include edge profiles, total square footage, and backsplashes. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered ‘low range’ in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options that will start at around $35-$55 per square foot. Do be careful when comparing pricing between different companies. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Your final quote should include material, fabrication, and installation.
• Exotic Options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. As with most things in life, price is determined by supply and demand. Some quarries are not easily accessible or can only be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with unique stone, the price will be driven upward. Some granites reach over $400 per square foot.
• Colors Available. With all natural stones, including granite, we are limited to the colors and patterns mother nature produces. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic granites have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be a good representation of the whole slab.
• Stain Resistance. In general, darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. Lighter granites are more porous and sometimes require multiple coats of sealer to be considered stain resistant. Either way, if properly treated, granite is a stain resistant countertop surface.
• Genuine Natural Material. Eliminating, or at least reducing, our exposure to chemicals and additives has proven beneficial to our health. Genuine natural stone including granite, marble, soapstone, and others, are the “natural choice” for countertop surfaces. They are quarried from the earth in their natural state and sliced into slabs for use in your home. Though engineered quartz surface materials may claim they are also natural, the reality is that they are mostly styrene and polyester resin, with a small percentage of crushed natural quartz.
• Resistance to Chemicals. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material. Do be careful of repeated use, though, as some chemicals will wash away the sealer over time, causing the need for re-sealing before the recommended time.