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October 9, 2015 By rajlakhani Leave a Comment

Why Use Granite On Kitchen Worktops Rather Than Wood Or Ceramic?

We often get asked if Wood or ceramic is suitable for kitchen worktops. In some low cost local developments in Nairobi, we even see work surfaces fitted with tiled individual ceramic pieces.

Granite is the norm in Europe and America primarily due to its long lasting properties, and heat resistance.

Granite Vs Wood

wood-wotktopWooden worktops are less common than Granite, because they have obvious drawbacks and limitations. Wood is also not an inexpensive material and for that reason does not practically lend itself to kitchen worksurfaces.

  • Granite is much more heat resistant.
  • Kitchen are wet areas, and for that reason Granite is more suitable as it will not deform or warp when damp. The material is also much less porous than wood, and you can wipe of any excess spillages when they occur.
  • Wooden work-surfaces will not last long in homes & easily mark and scratch. Granite on the other hand will outlast the kitchen

 

Granite Vs Ceramic

ceramic-tiled-worktopMany low cost developments in Kenya use ceramic work-surfaces as opposed to Granite, primarily to save costs. With a competitive housing market we strongly recommend against this. Home buyers have much more choice than they used to and expect more for their money. For this reason it is imperative to stand out from the crowd and offer practical finishes.

  • Ceramic is a soft man made product and will not withstand any accidental force applied. So cooking utensils such as pots and pans can easily crack of break the surface
  • Having hundreds of joints on a work top is unhygienic as bacteria can form in the joints.
  • Aesthetically ceramic is not as appealing as Granite. This can often lower property prices and perceptions of quality.

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October 8, 2015 By rajlakhani Leave a Comment

Difference Between Granite & Marble

Marble is sedimentary stone where as Granite is metamorphic stone. Kenya has large Marble & Granite deposits of varied colors. The difference aesthetically between Marble and Granite is often easy to tell. Granite tends to form in darer colours (such as black or dark red), and it is rare to find a light coloured Granite. Marble on the other hand tends to be lighter in colour and the most well known marble is white in colour with veining.

Suitable applications of Granite & Marble:

Granite is suitable for both heavy commercial areas as well as low traffic domestic applications. Marble tends to be softer than Granite and for that reason is generally more widely used for lower traffic areas.

Marble is often used in bathrooms, especially vanity tops, tubs & shower walls. However Granite is also suitable for such applications.

Marble is more porous than granite and in European countries especially is often treated with chemical sealers to make it more resistant to staining. Granite on the other hand is less prone to staining and often preferred/recommended for applications such as kitchen work-surfaces for this reason.

Heat resistance

Granite is much more heat resistant than Marble, primarily due to the nature of the stone (Metamorphic vs sedimentary). This is why most specialists recommend Granite for kitchen work-surfaces as opposed to Marble.

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October 8, 2015 By rajlakhani Leave a Comment

Why Purchase Local Kenyan Granite?

If you are based in Kenya, then we strongly advise you consider purchasing locally quarried Granite. Compared to imports our Kenyan Granite offers significant cost savings compared to alternative imports.

Our deposits are varied and hence available in a large range of colours and patterns to suit any requirement.

As a local factory based in Nairobi (Kampala Road, Industrial Area) we are also able to custom cut material to your requirements. All we require is the dimensions you need and the polished edges.

We also highly recommend purchasing locally manufactured products as they provide a source of employment and the money earned helps the economy since we are a local business.

Is Kenyan Granite the same quality?

Yes, certainly, our local deposits are comparable to any imports. The main difference between domestically produced Granite and imports is the colour of the stone. Deposits around the world are all natural and for that reason vary in aesthetic appearance. Our material is just as long lasting and hard wearing as alternatives.

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