Granite Worktops

Granite Worktops are becoming standard features on many new home projects as consumers discover what a wonderful product it is.

Another unique benefit of solid granite is the ability to fuse the countertop and bowl together, creating an integral granite sink.  It is easy to clean up and work around this area because the countertop and bowl flow into each other without a projecting lip.  Rock Revelations can even craft a custom routed sunken draining board of inlay designs, round, square or fanned grooves into your sink top!  Because it is so easy to maintain, you can also install solid surface as a tall backsplash behind your sink, oven, or any other area that will be splashed with food and water.

Features:

Marble and granite are natural products, they are not smooth industrial products and they do not contain poisonous substances or substances which are detrimental to health.  In commerce, many varieties can be found:

•  Granite is a volcanic stone with a prevalent siliceous component that makes it very hard, it is hard-wearing, abrasion resistant and compression-proof.  It appears with several shades of colour: uniform, veined or with oriental patterns.

•  Marble is a stone of medium hardness, made up of mostly fine grain crystals.  This particular composition allows great results in the polished finish.

Maintenance:

The maintenance of natural stones is easy and inexpensive.  In order to preserve a top over the years you simply have to keep it clean with water and soft detergents (such as mild soap) and then rinse and wipe it.  Only in the case of a difficult stain do you have to use specific products.

Lemon, oil and vinegar, as well as chemicals, can leave rings and soil the top.  In instances such as these, remove the stains immediately, rinse generously and wipe.

Precautions:

•    Do not use solvents, bleach or alcohol.
•    Limit the use of detergents and avoid the aggressive ones (such as cleansing products for ovens, grills, dishwashers etc) and the
     acid ones.
•    Do not use pickling substances, caustic soda, products with a high pH value; do not allow powerful chemical agents,
     decolourants or paint removers to come into contact with the stone.
•    Do not place objects on the surface which have been removed from the hob.
•    Keep the top clean of foodstuffs.


Silestone/Quartz-based Composite Stones

Silestone is an engineered quartz surface that looks and feels like natural granite or marble.

Silestone is manufactured by a computerised process which mixes binders and pigments with natural quartz particles, vibrates them, compacts them and then heat processes them to produce a dense, hard, non-porous material with the lustre and depth of natural stone.

According to the manufacturer, only three natural materials -- diamonds, topaz and sapphires -- are harder than quartz.

The non-porous surface does not need to be sealed, polished or sanded and resists stains that are normally permanent such as wine, juice, markers and ink.  In the bathroom, make-up, perfume and hairspray will not damage Silestone high gloss surface.  The polished surface, which has a thermal and hardness rating superior to marble and plastic laminates, can be cleaned with any detergent.  The synthetic stone is suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

Silestone is highly scratch resistant and will hold up to normal household use.  The surface is also heat resistant, meaning you can place your hot coffee cup on it without damage.  Although resistant to thermal stress, Silestone can be damaged by direct exposure to high temperatures, such as placing pots and pans directly from the stove or oven onto the surface.

Features:

The elevated physical-mechanical features of these materials give a guarantee of resistance and durability.  The quartz composites are very compact materials which are hard-wearing and non-porous.

Maintenance:

•    They are acid-proof
•    They do not easily absorb fluids, smells or oils
•    They are hygienic and easy to clean
•    They are resistant to most of the usual stains
•    They withstand scores, scratches and small shocks
•    They do not require any superficial maintenance treatment

In fact, for the ordinary repairs of tops, and for the removal of simple spots, simply polish the surfaces with a damp cloth using common detergents.  The removal of more stubborn stains, such as particles of oils and wax, can be eliminated with a specific product.

Precautions:

•    Do not place objects on the surface which have been removed from the hob.
•    Do not use pickling substances, caustic soda or products with a high pH value.  If you use ammonia, dilute it with water and 
     do not allow it to remain in contact with the surface for long periods.
•    Do not use chlorine-based products.
•    Do not allow powerful chemical agents, solvents, decolourants or paint removers to come into contact with the surface.
•    Avoid aggressive cleansing agents, such as detergents for ovens, grills and dishwashers that have a high alkalinity and pH value.

General Information

WORKTOPS AND VANITY TOPS THICKNESS
20 MM THICK
30 MM THICK
40 MM THICK

TILE SIZES
305 X 305 x 10mm ~10 tiles in one box. weight 15 kg
400 X 400 x 10mm ~ 6 tiles in one box. weight 15 kg
614 x 305 x 10mm  ~ 6 tiles in one box. weight 15 kg