Saturday, March 10, 2018

Faqs


WHAT IS GRANITE?

They are igneous rocks also known as "rocks of fire". That is, they are born by cooling bags of magma trapped beneath the earth's surface. So it is the hardest building stone of all, with low porosity. It is also suitable for any interior use. Also when polished, its high gloss finish will last much longer.

WHERE IS GRANITE?

Granite comes from all over the world, including Africa, Brazil, Egypt, India, Italy, Norway and Spain ... There are also some very beautiful granite veins extracted in the United States and Canada. When you select your color, we will inform you where it is extracted if you are interested in its origin.

WHERE DOES MY GRANITE COME AFFECT THE PRICE?

Not necessarily. Prices vary more by supply and demand placed in the quarry. Also for access to and from the quarry. In fact the red and blue tones are a little more expensive than other colors due to their lack of abundance.


IS GRANITE SUITABLE FOR ME?

Granite applies in many ways: kitchen countertops, dressers, islands, bar bars, tables, dashboards, fireplaces and more. Almost all projects are are with granite. This is because the public so desires.



IS GRANITE SENSITIVE TO SPOTS?

It is true that granite is porous. Also what is that with sealing it annually prevents stains. To seal you invest no less than 6 minutes without difficulty.


IS IT VULNERABLE TO SCRATCHES?

It would be very difficult to scratch the surface of a granite countertop from traditional daily use. This is because it is a very resistant material.

DO YOU OFFER SOME KIND OF FINISHED EDGES FOR GRANITE?

Sure, we offer different edges and profiles for your new granite countertops. Five of the most popular edge treatments are included in their base price: flat polishing or "pencil roll", 1/2 "bevel, 5/8" bevel, half demi and half demi. The flat polished edge maximizes the bold appearance and quality of the 3 cm thick material.


DOES ALL GRANITE KITCHEN HOBS HAVE A HIGH GLOSSY FINISH?

No, there are several different finishes that you can request; The highly polished finish is the most popular. There is a process called "burnishing" that gives the stone a more matte finish but with a soft touch.

ARE OTHER GRANITE COLORS AVAILABLE?

Yes, any granite color is available upon request. Diamond Rock Okc maintains a range of colors so that any project, large or small, can be done quickly from the available inventory.


WILL I HAVE VISIBLE STITCHES?

In fact, almost all granite countertops have seams. Also name together. But don't worry because the Diamond Rock Okc team of experts solves it. In our work we minimize the amount of seams that granite countertops require. We also match the fill color with the joint and thus minimize visible seams.


WHAT IS "HIGH MOVEMENT" STONE?

They are veins that rotate and change irregularly in the granite due to the massive forces acting on it. This is below the surface of the earth during the eons that formed. In fact, minerals such as Hornblende, Magnetite, Hematite, Pyrite, Zircon, Garnet and Corundum affect the "movement."


WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MOUNTED SINK AND A SINK UNDER COVER?

A built-in sink is above the cutout on the granite countertop. While a sink under cover is under the cutout. Therefore, in the case of a sink under cover, the countertops require special polishing.


ARE THERE SPECIAL CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANITE?

Although the cleaning process is easy you must take into account some points. For example to clean daily, use water or a mild detergent. In other words, it does not contain vinegar or abrasives. You can also use colorless and foamless ammonia. On the other hand you must seal the countertops once a year. In general this task takes less than 6 minutes.