How strong is granite?

There are many different, often overlooked, aspects to consider when purchasing stone to install in your home, whether it be in your kitchen, bathroom, living room, or patio. People can get careless when it comes to topics like scratch resistance, stain resistance, resistance to water damage, and density (the stone’s ability to resist nicks, chips, and cracks).

All of these things sometimes fade into the background as people become courted by color, design and luxury brands. People can still receive quality granite fixtures without the hassle of wear and tear. The density is palpable.

The only material denser than granite is diamond, and you simply won’t find a diamond countertop on the market, and trust me, I’ve looked. In addition to being the toughest surface that contractors regularly install in people’s homes, the variety of colors and finishes doesn’t bother homeowners to simply install an oft-repeated look in their home. To combine scratch-resistance, heat-resistance, and cold-resistance, with looks and strength-to-weight, create a home accessory that lasts until you decide to uninstall it (but why… lasts a lifetime). ?).

The density of granite is certainly not something that people usually think about when choosing what type of material to remodel with. In an ideal world, the choice you make should remain largely unscathed for the duration of your home life, well that’s the hope anyway.

There are countless popular types of countertops that just don’t provide much resistance against constant wear and tear. Linoleum, wood, and even steel can easily be scratched, stained, and dented. These seemingly meaningless bumps and bruises can turn into ugly pockmarks that last much longer than you’d like (ie, forever).

If you’re looking for a granite countertop, be sure to remember its density and strength… oh, and of course, its beauty.