Yes, but you could ruin your good knives. Granite is harder than your knife blade and will dull it quickly.

High impact blows can harm granite. Unsealed granite can absorb stains such as oil, which can cause dark spots or discoloration.

Granite is 95-98% stain resistant, but we still use a silicone impregnator on all of our stone products. Polished granite and marble should be cleaned by using mild biodegradable dish soap. This should be followed by rinsing and drying with dry, cotton cloths. The old rule of thumb is never use anything you wouldn’t use on your hands. This includes not using abrasive pads for cleaning, powder cleansers, or any acidic cleaners. Many stone cleaning products are available at local retail outlets.

Absolutely. Because granite is formed by extreme heat and pressure beneath the earth’s crust, it will not be affected by heat from a cook top or frying pan. If exposed to an open flame, your granite will show no burns or scars.

The primary difference is that granite is an extremely dense material formed deep inside the earth’s core. Conversely, marble is formed from sediments under the seabed. Both solidify after millions of years, but granite is harder and better suited for high use areas.

There is an abundance of misinformation regarding the desirability of 2 centimeter versus 3 centimeter thick material. Certain thicknesses accommodate different edge detail more cost effectively, but your concern should not be about thickness as much as the aesthetic beauty of your countertop’s flat surface and edge detail. We sell and fabricate both thicknesses as it best applies to your needs.

No. Marble is not as dense as granite and therefore does not have the durability under heavy use. Marble can be used for many applications like fireplace surrounds, tabletops, bath surrounds, vanities, floor, and showers. Use marble in lower traffic areas. Since ancient times, marble has been used in all areas of the home exhibiting great durability.

Because granite and marble are natural stones, they have been blessed with natural movement and beauty in the design. The unpredictability of the pattern and movement in the stone is what sophisticated, discerning customers are looking for. Customers who are less acquainted with natural stone must be aware that these natural products may differ from samples taken from slabs or from photographs. Even single slabs of stone may have variations in color and veining from one end of the slab to the other. These irregularities add to the natural beauty and artistry inherent to granite and marble.