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FACTS
Granite is
the hardest natural product next to diamond, sapphire and ruby.
Once polished, natural granite will keep its’ high gloss forever.
- How do I clean my granite
countertops?
The
general rule is not to use anything you wouldn’t use on your hands.
Cleaners such as Windex, with an ammonia base, may cause the
sealant on the granite to become worn down. Using plain dish soap
and water is recommended.
- Will my granite countertops
stain?
Granite is a highly dense material subject to staining from liquids
such as grease, oil, coffee and wine if spills are allowed to sit
overnight and if the granite has not been maintained properly.
Sealing the granite with a water-based sealant is recommended to
protect from such spills. If spills are wiped up within a few
hours, you should have no trouble with your granite countertops.
- How often do I have to seal my
granite countertops?
Your
granite countertops will be sealed by our professional installers.
They will need to be resealed once or twice a year depending on your
countertops particular color.
- Can granite crack or chip?
Granite will not crack or chip with regular use. Only in cases of
severe abuse will granite be damaged.
-Can I scratch or burn the
surface of my granite countertop
Granite is one of the strongest substances on earth. The only
household item that would be strong enough to scratch the surface of
your countertop would be a diamond ring. As long as your not
cutting with a diamond studded carving knife no cutting board should
be necessary. Granite is completely impervious to heat.
Temperatures would have to reach 700 to 900 degrees to alter
its surface; which is physically impossible to reach in an everyday
life setting.
-What are the different ways
that I can view colors?
Colors can be viewed 3 ways.
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Via our
photo gallery.
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By filling
out a slab photo request form. Info on
slab photo request form: name, address, phone, email, color
selections, notes.
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Visiting
American Stone Marble and Granite directly
to view slabs onsite. American Stone Marble and Granite permits
our clients to tag slabs for their counters directly from our
slab yard. This can only be done once the template has been
scheduled. A 50% deposit is required for any and all slabs
tagged prior to having a scheduled template date.
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