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Black Granite Worktops

There are many reasons to install black granite worktops in a kitchen. One good reason is the durability of granite, its resistance to damage. Granite is one of the strongest structured elements of all rock formations, being born from molten magma as part of the underlay of the Earth’s crust. These ancient fields of granite have provided the bulk of all material that has been used throughout the centuries for buildings of all kinds, as well as for many of the symbolic icons that were built of this resilient substance to ensure their longevity through time.

Black granite worktops will provide decades of reliable service in any kitchen, regardless of the wear and tear they are subjected to. Sharp-edged implements will not mar their structure, stains will not permeate their surface, cleaning products will not compromise their integrity. Black granite worktops will continue to stand up to constant use in a kitchen environment for as long as the kitchen stands, and beyond.

Another good reason to choose black granite worktops is their striking, elegant appearance. The very popular Absolute Black granite, which has been quarried in Sweden for many years, is most likely the original of this type. Absolute Black granite has been the standard of the more expensive black granite products that have graced fine homes all over the world. Since 1962, when the South African type of black granite (known as Belfast Black) began to be imported by Italian distributors, black granite worktops have become the choice of interior designers and homeowners who were looking for a rugged, durable surface that could weather the elements in a kitchen while retaining their overall value.

Consequently, black granite worktops have been sought after as a valued prize by home builders and remodeling contractors. The result of this fervor has had a negative aspect - there are many imitators that are not truly made of black granite. Some unscrupulous businesses have gone to the trouble to use dye on grey granite slabs in order to charge a higher price. These “black granite worktops” can be difficult to differentiate from the real thing, especially when cut by an expert hand and highly polished.

Fortunately, there is a way to avoid this pitfall. A few select manufacturers of black granite worktops actually own the quarry from which they take their stone. This may be the only way to ensure that the black granite worktops purchased are authentic, other than hiring a petrologist to accompany one to the worktop store. Otherwise, the faux black granite worktops one buys will become evident when the color begins to fade after a few cleanings, and refinishing worktops is a very costly endeavor indeed.

It would be wisest to buy directly from a manufacturer that owns the quarry from which they mine their wares in order to assure oneself that the black granite worktops they buy are the genuine article. It is worth the effort, because the look and reliability of true black granite will bring a touch of elegance and taste to any kitchen design scheme, and will provide decades of unblemished service.

About the Author

Granite Worktops supplied and installed from universal granite uk ltd, premium grade granite importers of all colours from around the world. For details visit http://www.universalgranite.co.uk

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