Granite Worktops

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GRANITE KITCHEN WORKTOPS

Kitchen worktops are the hardest worked areas and granite worktops are the most durable, easily maintained choice. Granite worktops provide both beauty and elegance that will be appreciated for a lifetime. Granite has a timeless look about it and every piece is unique. Granite is formed from Igneous rock which is fromed when the magma beneath the earths surface cools and solidifies. This rock contains complex minerals which form crytals. The granite worktops surface depends on the arrangement of these crystals.

Granite worktops are waterproof, stain-resistant, easily sterilised and almost impossible to scratch, and will maintain their diamond-polished looks for years. Hot pans, spills and every-day activities pose no problem to granite worktops and cleaning is as simple as a damp cloth, making hygiene very easy.
A large selection of granite worktops colours give a variety of looks, from deep charcoal greys with silvery flecks to soft veined terracotta. Granite worktops have a wealth of colour and texture that will blend and compliment almost any decor. Granite worktops are versatile, cut-outs can be made for hobs, sinks, drainers and basins to harmonise with your design. Belfast and French Porcelain sinks marry perfectly with granite worktops to give a traditional look, completed with bridge mixer taps.

Granite worktops applications don't stop in kitchens. Bathroom vanity tops, table tops, freestanding furniture, showers, radiator top covers and floor tile inlays are all possible using the same material.
Granite worktops will bring a sense of luxury to your bathroom design and it is unsurpassed for hygiene, durability and it is easy to look after, which makes it a practical choice for bathrooms. Granite can help to redefine the space in a way that tiling or other finishes fail to do as it is surprisingly versatile and can be cut and shaped to suit most bathroom designs.




Granite worktops are ideal for vanity tops, wall cladding, floor tiles, bath panels and surrounds - the possibilities and endless. With 32 different granite colours and patterns a truly unique bathroom design is only a click away. Fill in our quotation form today and you will be surprised how affordable a little luxury can be.

Granite worktops could be ideally suited for your kitchen and bathroom requirements. To help you decide we have prepared some guidelines.
As with any high quality worktops, care should be taken against possible scoring with knives or other cutting tools and chopping-boards should always be used.
Granite worktops have a polished surface which will retain its polish and colour for a great many years and the only maintenance required is regular washing with clean, hot, soapy water to remove surface dirt.
Granite can deal with spillages such as wines, oils and acidic substances but they should be wiped clean immediately to prevent the possibility of staininging will occur, this is characteristic of natural stone.

Granite worktops are highly heat resistant and hot pans can be placed directly on the surface for short periods making it ideal in the kitchen. Care should be exercised if spillages should occur with hot fat or oils and these should be removed immediately to prevent staining.
Unlike man-made products, granite kitchen worktops are a material which has a natural make-up and beauty which is impossible to recreate under factory conditions. Variations in colour and veining will occur, this is characteristic of natural stone.

Granite worktops Information- Care and Maintenance Guide

- In normal use, clean granite worktops regularly with water containing a mild detergent or Neutral Detergent (see above) or a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse off granite worktops with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Alternatively, use our 'E-cloth' surface cleaning system for a consistent smear free finish every time.
- Avoid use of abrasive cleaning materials: scouring powders, steel wool, metal brushes on granite worktops.
- Never use bleach on granite worktops or other chlorine based cleaners, acids, photographic development liquid, alkalis (caustic soda) and concentrated disinfectants on stone surfaces. If any of these come into contact with the granite, clean them off immediately, otherwise surface damage will occur.
- Do not allow surface deposits to build up on granite kitchen worktops, e.g., powder detergents, salts.
- Strongly coloured foodstuffs, such as blackcurrant and beetroot, can stain granite worktops. Acidic foodstuffs such as citrus juice, vinegars and cola will etch the stone surface. Clean any spills of these up as soon as they occur. Regular use of the liquid silicone cleaner will reduce the tendency for staining.
- Always use pan stands and trivets to protect granite worktops from hot, rough and wet pots, pans and utensils. Direct contact from iron, steel, ceramic and copper vessels can scratch and stain the stone surfaces.
- Always use cutting boards to slice and chop food upon. Never cut directly onto granite worktops
- Granite is a natural material. The variations in its structure, pattern, colour are characteristic and constitute part of its appeal and value.
- Over time, with normal kitchen use, granite worktops will acquire a patina that reflects the use to which they have been put. It is normal for the original high sheen to weather in this way and characteristic for granite to mellow with the passage of time.
- Dull patches on granite kitchen worktops, caused by high wear and surface deposits can be restored by use of our polishing cream which is included in our Home care Kit.