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Natural stone installations are a beautiful and durable choice for your home. Granite worktop and natural stone floors are great investment that will add value to your property. We at London Granite offer a great variety of colours and choices of natural stone.

We work with owners, designers, contractors and architects to identify and supply the best available stone based on a specific project. Tell us you desired application, color and texture, and we may find the perfect stone for the job. We hope that your visit to our new website will help you to find the material of your choice and the favorite color. Please visit our gallery so you may find some inspirational ideas.

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Available Edges

London Granite offers a wide array of edges, and we are able to produce any custom edge needed. Edge details marked as standard are included in all initial estimate prices.

Granite Worktops: Durable, Beautiful And Functional

Quality Granite worktops can be very useful and they can make your home look good. Worktops can be used in many parts of your home not only your kitchen and your bathroom. The right worktop can add style and value to your home. You can try using inexpensive materials or have your cheap worktops resurfaced;But if you want real quality in look as well as function you must choose high quality granite worktops.

There are lots of reasons to choose granite worktops. They are easy to maintain, hard to scratch and are able to resist burns from pots and pans. Granite is also available in a wide range of colors and with numerous different natural designs. The stone tends to be able to gain a beautiful patina.

Granite is an igneous rock that is formed by the cooling and hardening of lava under the earth's surface. The rock is made up of a number of minerals. The primary minerals found in granite include mica, feldspar, quartz and plagioclase feldspar The amount and type of minerals in the specific area of the world where granite is formed creates the differences in color, design and texture of the granite.

Granite is the hardest stone after diamond. It also has a very dense grain which makes it very hard to stain. The durability of granite is very well documented. It can last for centuries and can withstand chopping and other knife work associated with food preparation. Once the rock is treated with a protective coating to counteract it's natural porousness, its smooth dense structure means there is no place for bacteria to hide. It can easily be wiped clean making it great for kitchens and bathrooms.

Granite has been used in palaces and all manner of upscale homes for centuries because of its texture and luster. Quality granite worktops have colors that are naturally graded in the rock with some areas of the stone having a slightly different color and design. This adds to the beauty of granite worktops and helps them to match with any decor. Quality granite worktops can be used in commercial or residential buildings. It can be made into tiles, flooring, splash-backs, bartops, fireplaces, gravestones, headstones, bathroom surfaces and water-features including fountains, ponds and pools

Quality granite worktops come in an astounding array of colors. The most common colors granite comes in are black, pearl, tan, brown, steel grey, gold, brown, green, white, mahogany, tortoiseshell, salt and pepper. It is also available in several different naturally occurring designs. Several countries specialize in specific colors of granite. Black is mined in Australia, India, South Africa and Sweden. Grey is mined in the state of Georgia in the U.S. Red granite is mined in Brazil and China. Blue granite is found in coastal Africa and Brazil. Green is found in Norway and India. Brazil and South America is the primary source of gold granite. White granite is found in Brazil, China and Italy

Taking care of your quality granite worktops is not difficult. All you need is mild soap and water. Dry the worktop with a soft cloth. Other maintenance supplies include waterproofing oils, cleaning fluid and wax. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials like metal pads and scouring detergents. Also avoid alkaline and chlorine based cleaners and do not use bleach. Citrus liquids, fizzy drinks, wine, vinegars, beetroot, curry saffron, red wine, black currant spills must be washed up immediately to prevent staining. Kitchens take a lot of abuse from grease and heat. If you use a topical sealant your quality granite worktops will remain fresh looking for many years.

Surface finishes

Finishes Granite surfaces may be finished in a number of ways. In general, smooth finishes tend to emphasize colour and veining, whereas rough finishes tend to subdue the veining or markings. Typical finishes include:

• Polished - a glossy surface that brings out the whole beauty and character of granite
• Honed - a velvet smooth surface with very little or no gloss
• Matte - a satin smooth surface with no gloss
• Sawn - a reasonably rough surface
• Flamed - an open flame treated surface, very rough and non slippery
• Sandblasted - a mechanically treated surface very irregular
• Antique - surface that has this 'extraordinary luxurious old times look'
• Rubbed - flat and smooth surface with occasional light trails and/or scratches, non-reflective

Exclusively from London Granite

• *new leather
• *new velvet
• *new letano®
• *new anciento®
• *new riven

Stone cleaners

Presently we may offer high quality natural stone cleaning and maintenance products from:

• LITHOFIN ®cleaners, sealers, intensifiers
• STONETECH professional™

Templating

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Installation

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Granite Work Surfaces Provide Superior Design and Value

Granite has been the natural choice of homeowners for centuries due to its durability, ease of use, and aesthetic appeal. Although the 20th Century brought consumers a variety of man-made materials to use in work surfaces, nothing surpasses the timeless value of granite.

The natural beauty of granite makes workspaces stylish and graceful in appearance. The simplicity of the stone combined with a high-level gloss speak of luxury and opulence, while the durability of granite enables homeowners to receive an excellent value by eliminating the need to replace surfaces over time.

As your granite supplier, we are committed to ensuring the quality of your raw materials and subject all granite to a thorough inspection before shipping it to you. Through our experience in fitting granite pieces into many different types of work surfaces we understand how to advise you on selecting the correct shade and shape for your surface; by reducing the amount of waste material in cutting the work space blank we reduce your overall cost of material.

Different shades of granite are available for your work surface, and our staff can assist in consulting you on the best colour choice for your home. One of the benefits of granite is the longevity of the product, so selecting a timeless colour that will consistently contribute to the attractiveness of your home is of vital importance to us.

When installing granite work surfaces it is important to consider all aspects of the surface, including joints, back splashes and up-stands. Our team can work with you to determine if you will be replacing the work surface only, or if you will be incorporating additional elements into your design. By keeping colour and material consistent throughout your space the aesthetic remains simple and elegant, but some homeowners may elect to use tile or other material in backsplashes to reduce cost.

By completing a design template and selecting granite palette, we will work with you to determine cost and installation time frame. We work with only the best suppliers to ensure luxury-level quality in the stone and industry-leading speed in delivery. Prior to installation in existing homes, any existing countertop or work surface must be removed, and this should be taken into consideration when scheduling delivery and installation.

Once installed, we can advise you on methods of keeping your granite in pristine condition. The most crucial step is sealing the work surface against future water damage, and we will assist in the initial sealing of the product. To properly maintain the granite, we can advise you on how to acquire and reseal your work surface twice per year. To clean the work surface from daily usage, a simple soap and water solution is sufficient or stone cleaners are available for deeper cleaning.

Although the cost of granite may initially be higher than man-made alternatives, the aesthetic appeal, ease of installation, durability, and ease of cleaning demonstrate how the overall value of granite work surfaces is substantially higher than lesser quality materials.

 

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