Archive for the ‘Granite & Stones’ Category

Helpful hints of natural stone tiles

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Natural Stones, Home Construction, Office ConstructionThe natural stone tiles are found in different colors, structure, tone and variety. To increase their durability, the stone tiles need following care:

The natural stone tiles should be mopped and swept regularly as grit, stone or dirt can damage them.

Place door mats and rugs to reduce the entry of dust through shoes.
Mild and non abrasive cleaning agents should be used to clean the natural stone tiles.

Never use lemon, vinegar or acid to clean these tiles.

In bathroom apply non acidic scum removing agent and rinse with clean water.

Apply penetrating sealer in the kitchen tiles. This will create a barrier so that the strains don’t penetrate inside and become permanent.

The strain can be removed by sanding the stone tile again.

At the outdoor stone tiles you can apply a mild bleach to clean it. Remove the built up moss regularly for better care of tiles.

Why granite flooring is hard to beat

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Granite Flooring, Home Construction,There are many reasons why granite flooring is hard to resist. The granite being the most durable and hard can be used for flooring of every room but the kitchen floor must be granite. The granite floor doesn’t require much look after; just a simple sweep and mop can keep it shining. A wash with stone soap once a week is enough to maintain it. As it is very hard, it will endure fall of any type of heavy utensils or tools and will not get damaged. The spills are common in kitchen but a granite floor doesn’t suffer due to it.

The personal taste and amount of human traffic naturally dictate the type of flooring used but granite floor can be used anywhere and it will never go out of fashion. Granite has many colors, designs and patterns to suit everyone’s choice. Granite floors can increase the beauty of the interiors manifold.

There is just one disadvantage that it can get scratches by quartz. The sand, which comes inside the house with the shoes, contains quartz and they can scratch the granite floor. It can be avoided if the floor is swept regularly.

Natural beauty of granite countertops

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Granite, Home Construction,The natural beauty of granite is unmatchable and the countertops built of granite enrich the beauty of your kitchen. The granite is one of the oldest rock-types that is available therefore it can be trusted completely for its durability. The countertops built with granite are better than the natural stone countertops. The granite countertops are easier to install and have a long life. The granite countertops have a natural shine which can’t be matched with any man-made products. The unmatched finish comes through the polish. The granite is polished using diamond abrasives for the ultimate finish. The polish of the granite countertops is virtually forever.

The granite countertop may be a bit expensive but later it becomes cheaper as there is no maintenance cost. Some people may not like granite because the seams can be easily distinguished but that is a small amount to pay when you compare the beauty and durability of granite countertops with others.

Design your home with granite products

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Home Construction, GraniteGranite has been in use in construction since time immemorial. The granite is an igneous rock which is very strong and durable. Granite products are used in kitchen and other countertops, floors and staircase. Granite is used in both commercial and domestic purposes. Molded products using granite are used in construction of staircase. These are very beautiful and increase the look of the overall construction. Columns of the house are also constructed with granite. The granite columns provide a unique look to houses due to their vibrant colors and looks. Though initially the granite columns may be a bit expensive but in long run they turn out to be cheaper. The reason being they don’t require maintenance or coloring. Moreover the granite columns are more resistant to natural hazards than cement columns.

Thus if you are planning to construct your house, try granite products for life long beauty and durability.