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Granite Countertop Myths – Reader Question

March 5, 2010 By creatingyourspace 6 Comments

Reader Question:

I am thinking about granite countertops in my kitchen and have heard many conflicting stories about whether you can cut directly on them or use hot pots directly on them. Before I fall in love with a color I want to be sure this is the right product for me! Can you clear up either of these and also tell me if there are other things I should know about? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Theresa from Washington

Answer:

Theresa,

Great questions! These are questions I hear very frequently, so you are not alone. Granite is a wonderful choice for countertops, but even though it is a rock- it is not indestructible. Below are answers to your questions as well as a few other things you may want to know about granite.

  • Hot pots should be placed on trivets or potholders rather than directly on the countertop. Placing hot pots directly on the countertop can burn the sealer that has been applied to protect the tops.
  • You should always use a cutting board on any countertop surface for cleanliness, slip resistance and also protection from knife blades.
  • Granite countertops should be sealed because granite can be permanently stained by  grease and other oily substances. It can also be etched by acids found in common household products and foods such as lemons.
  • Granite countertops can be made from slabs or granite tiles. When choosing granite tiles, its always a good idea to seal the grout or use epoxy grout to prevent staining.
  • When selecting the color of your countertops, look at the largest sample possible to see the veining and color variation that is naturally occurring in granite. (Remember, the more movement and variation in your granite, the more unique it is and also easier to hide dirt!)

Enjoy your new countertops, but protect your investment by taking proper care of them. Thanks again for the question. I am sure there are others out there wondering the same thing!


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Filed Under: Countertops, Q & A Tagged With: granite countertops cutting board, granite countertops hot pots, granite countertops sealing, granite countertops staining

Comments

  1. Rob Jones says

    March 26, 2010 at 9:51 am

    The tidbit that stood out for me is the use of trivets on the counters. Even if granite itself is heat resistant, the sealant isn’t. It’s a great point that I actually never considered.

    Cheers for the post!

    Reply
  2. evolution-virag.com says

    September 19, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    It depends mostly also on the daily use you make of the kitchen or in other worlds: daily style you have kitchen floor you need! 😉

    Reply
  3. evolution-virag.com says

    September 19, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    It depends mostly also on the daily use you make of the kitchen or in other worlds: daily style you have kitchen floor you need! 😉

    Reply
  4. Anita Moore says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I’ve just purchased the Avaire Tile for my kitchen floor. What is the best product and way to clean this floor?

    Reply
    • creatingyourspace says

      February 4, 2011 at 12:12 pm

      Regular sweeping or vacuuming of the floor and promptly cleaning up spills will ensure your Avaire floor looks its best. For deep cleaning, a mild detergent type cleaner designed for cleaning porcelain tile should be used. Thanks for your question!

      Reply

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