A granite countertop is a costly investment but most of the homeowners are ready to make this investment owing to the benefits exclusively associated with the stone (i.e. granite) - strength, durability, visual appeal and low maintenance. For many, a home remodeling project is incomplete without granite worktops. However, property owners are often found committing the following mistakes repeatedly while buying a granite worktop.

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Thursday, 23June 2016
Buying granite worktops: Don’t commit these mistakes
A granite countertop is a costly investment but most of the homeowners are ready
to make this investment owing to the benefits exclusively associated with the stone
(i.e. granite) - strength, durability, visual appeal and low maintenance. For many, a
home remodeling project is incomplete without granite worktops. However,
property owners are often found committing the following mistakes repeatedly while
buying a granite worktop.
Mistakes while buying granite worktop
Are you aware of the fact that all granite worktops are not created equal? There are
major variations in colors, textures and patterns. However, there are many who are
not aware of the fact that the most vibrant of colors are the most porous of them all.
Being too fussy about thickness
Realistically the granite slabs are available in two major variations (thickness) – the
1 ¼” cut or the ¾” slab. Anything thicker than that implies two slabs glued together.
If you end up settling for the same, do be prepared for a number of maintenance
problems.
Going horribly wrong with colors and quality
We are talking about polar opposites here. You are either too fussy about the color
of the worktop- so much so, that you even end up undermining quality or you are
ready to settle for the sample piece itself without even checking out other colors.
We have already indicated how flamboyant colors rule the roost as far as personal
favorites are concerned. However, the darker countertops are a wiser investment
owing to their non-porous nature. Additionally, they can absorb spills and liquids
better than their more flamboyant counterparts as well.
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Postedby Jr StoneLondoneat 01:56
Not resorting to professional help
DIYinstallation is a great thing but not always. If you aren’t a professional worktop
installer you should not ideally deal with the high traffic areas of your house
including kitchens and bathrooms. Your kitchen countertops, for instance, are
exposed to substantial use. Any installation mistake can even end up injuring your
family members. Instead, rope in a professional to get the work done. Find out the
maintenance needs of the worktops from the professionals. And as far DIYis
concerned, if you’re interested in rendering that personal touch to your home you
can always try out some lighter woodwork or a garden patio.
Not planning way ahead
Please remember that whenever you’re embarking on a remodeling project you are
supposed to attain the right balance between your budget and the things that you
want for your home. For instance, you would definitely want sufficient counter space
for your sink, refrigerator and other kitchen appliances. Consult a contractor to be
better guided regarding the placement of the countertops and ways in which you
can bolster the resale value of your home in future.
So, all this definitely takes time. You need to consider the aforementioned factors
at first and then go on to choose the countertop. So don’t commit the mistake of not
planning everything way ahead.
Are you going to install new worktops soon? If yes, then make sure you’re not
repeating these mistakes.
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