FAQ
Why Granite is a preferred counter top choice?
Granite is dense, versatile stone with
a distinctive look that signifies quality and hints of splendor. Its unique properties
make it ideal for use in kitchens, bath, flooring and wall treatments, as well as
fireplace surrounds and outdoor BBQ counters. Extremely scratch resistant and durable,
granite is unaffected by citric acid. It won’t harbor bacteria and it is impervious
to heat. Made of a combination of natural minerals, crystals and feldspar , granite
offers an array of colors and a depth that no man-
Where does granite come from?
Granite is formed by rock that has melted below the
earth’s surface. Trapped underground, this molten rock cools and crystallizes, resulting
in a variation of pattern and colors of speckled stone. Its natural combination
of minerals will differ in amounts, resulting in a wide array of light and dark stones
with different foreground and background and sometimes carry streaks of vibrant colors.
Granite is found at quarries all over the world. The finished slabs are shipped
to fabricators like Elegant Stone & Cabinets to be processed to customer’s specifications.W
What is Prefabricated Granite?
Typically, granite is quarried and cut into raw slabs measuring 6 x 9 feet and weighed
around 20 tons. Because the slabs are heavy and cumbersome, machines are often required
to lift them, and installation is error-