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![]() Guys since i am new here and i saw random posts in a different group of thread. I would just like to ask if somebody here knows whats the difference between granite countertops and marble ones. I would love to hear some advice from you. planning to change my countertops and besides. This is my first post here to make new friends! TIA
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Re: This is a very nice forum for specific health exp and random stuff
Probably what they are made from?
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Re: This is a very nice forum for specific health exp and random stuff
Granite and marble countertops both need to be sealed, and they are susceptible to staining and cracking, respectively.
Have you considered a quartz countertop? Cheers, Ian
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Re: This is a very nice forum for specific health exp and random stuff
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Both granite and marble are natural stones. In the case of slabs sold for countertops, there are many different minerals and stones sold as either granite or marble because they contain similar composition and characteristics. Commercial granite is an igneous or metamorphic stone that is mainly comprised of silica, feldspar, mica, and quartz. Stones labeled as granite usually have a tightly packed, granular appearance to their surface. They may have veins, flecks of color, or be solid. Granite comes in a wide range of colors from very light to very dark, and each slab has some degree of variation in color over its surface. Commercial marble is either metamorphic or sedimentary in composition, made primarily of calcite. Some “marbles” may be a type of quartzite or quartz-based stone, and green “marbles” are made of a mineral called serpentine. Marble is usually characterized by having veins and a smoother surface texture than granite. Like granite, marble ranges from white to black in color and will have some degree of variation in color over its surface. Both marble and granite vary in appearance from slab to slab because the minerals that make up the color of the stone may change depending on where it is cut from. For this reason, it is always recommended that you visit a stone yard and select the stone you want in person. Showroom samples of either marble or granite will not provide a true representation of what the stone will look like. Granite Countertops PROS Many colors and styles to choose from Less expensive More durable Lower maintenance Resists heat Does not emit radon gas CONS May stain May etch Has variation from piece to piece Not likely to increase resale value Marble Countertops PROS Many colors and styles to choose from Softer vein patterns Resists heat Does not emit radon gas CONS More expensive Less durable Higher maintenance Will stain Will etch Has variation from piece to piece Not likely to increase resale value I hope that helps. |
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