Have you ever considered granite to be the material for your home applications?

You always hear about it, but you don’t really know the difference between granite and other materials. You might be wondering “Is it good?”, “Is it worth it?” or maybe “what in the world is granite?”

Is the type of materials you are using even important? Well, to love the product is to know the product.

What is Granite?

First, what is granite? Granite is actually one of the largest and the hardest minerals known today. When it comes to durability and aesthetics, granite is the first choice of natural rock that you would consider.

Granite is combination of 2 types of minerals; quartz and feldspar.  Also, it is sometimes a mixture of other accessory minerals. Quartz and feldspar give granite a light color, ranging from shades of pink to white. Interesting, isn’t it?

In addition, the accessory minerals added give it a contrast of some darker shades. Therefore, common granite will somewhat look like “salt and pepper”. So, we know what granite is made of now.

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3 Types of Granite for your Countertops

There are 3 types of granite that are essential for you to recognize before you purchase them as the materials of your kitchen countertops.

1) Tiled Granite

Tiled Granite is commonly used for kitchen countertops. This type of granite is considered quite cheap amongst all the other types. Other than that, it is very user-friendly and gives a high-quality look. After all, they are granite. At first glance, they may be difficult to clean due to the many seams created during installation.

2) Modular Granite

The second type of granite is Modular Granite. Modular granite is known for being the mid-range which makes it not too cheap and not too expensive either.

Modular granite is the best option for the standard-sized kitchen.  It will fit the kitchen’s layout since they are already pre-cut to match any standard-sized kitchen which may be very useful and easy to work with.

In addition, there are also options for kitchen which has a larger size than the standard kitchen. You can still choose to fit pieces one-by-one which also works but it may look a bit off since there could be some un-even shapes. Modular granite is the best choice for those who love to do DIY projects.

3) Slab Granite

The third type of granite for your countertops is Slab Granite. This type is known to be the most expensive but of course the most elegant one.

Slab granite is customized and is expected to fit your kitchen countertops perfectly. It is usually installed by professionals due to its heavy weight making it difficult to be installed properly. With the price that you are paying, you surely would not want your granite to break or crack.

It is usually in uniform pieces to prevent and eliminate seams, which explains its hefty price. Although the price of the stone is not the expensive one, you are paying for the customization, fabrication, installation and transportation.

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3 Interesting Ways of Using Granite

After you choose the types of granite that you are interested in, it’s good to know what they are best used for.

Granite is quite diverse in terms of what can you make out of it other than being a material for kitchen countertops. It is an ideal material for staircases, floors and road pavements as well. Here, we highlight 3 interesting ways of using granite for your home.

1) SHELVES

The remnants of granite are actually easily obtainable for a very cheap price or even for free from any granite supplier. You can choose some thin or long pieces of granite and instantly apply them on the walls of your living room or even your bathroom.

2) TABLETOP

In life, whether or not you are a sad person in the world, it would for sure bring a smile on your face to see the beautiful colors of granite on your coffee table or table tops. For this reason, it is a good option for you to give your coffee table a new look and go for granite.

3) TABLETOP DECORATION

If you think replacing your table is too much of a hassle and could be a little pricey, you can always decorate your tabletops with granite. You can fill your favorite bowl, tray or even vase with small granite chips, which for sure will be a conversation starter for any of your parties.

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Here are some few other creative ways to use granite:

In conclusion, if you are looking for materials to use for your home, granite is one of the best options out there. Not only is it beautiful as a centerpiece, it is also very well-diversified and long-lasting.

So, if you are worried to pay more now for granite, you should think of it for your long-term use. This is because if you replace your countertop now with granite, it could save you a lot of money in the future.

And where else would you get your granite in Singapore if it is not Stone Amperor, where we have more than 10 choices of granite design with the best prices.

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