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Characteristics of Natural Stone Benchtops

Natural stone has been around for billions of years, and using this material for a benchtop has proven to be rewarding. There is no doubt that natural stone benchtops can boost your home’s value. Natural stone benchtops are considered to be one of the most prized possessions of a household.

Natural stone has been renowned throughout the years since its existence. Its use has assisted millions of satisfied individuals from a global standpoint. It has a wide range of usage for house decoration or a piece of elegant furniture to name a couple. However, it is crucial for you to know that natural stone is very delicate and fragile, so we must do what needs to be done to keep it protected and well maintained.

One of the things to consider is that not everyone can have a natural stone benchtop. The reason for this is that natural stone is not cheap. This is one of the many reasons why it can increase your home’s value. In the future, if you think about selling your home, you will surely be satisfied with the result because you have invested in something with great worth.

Natural stone benchtops can also be easily stained. So as much as possible, avoid spilling any liquid on the benchtop to prevent stains that might result to further damages. If you happen to spill something on it, immediately clean it with a cleaner that is exclusively made for cleaning natural stone materials. Some natural stone benchtops can be easily damaged. So to prevent this from happening, be gentle in moving around the benchtop because you might hit the benchtop with a hard object, creating cracks or breakages that will somehow ruin its appearance and eventually lose its functionality.

Some of the popular and most recommended natural stones are:
Quartz – Made from crushed pure natural quartz mixed with a little amount of resin and pigment can create a slab of natural beauty and strength.
Granite – Considered to be one of the strongest of all natural stone materials.
Marble – Marble is porous and is relatively soft. So it needs proper and gentle care. Marble is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful natural stones on the planet.

If you need assistance with your natural stone furniture or benchtops, Granite World in Perth, Western Australia will always be available on Mondays until Fridays. We are always ready to give a helping hand when it comes to the beautification and maintenance of your natural stone materials. You can also reach us at (08)-9249-3009.