Granite is a natural occurring igneous rock which is formed by crystallization of magma below the Earth’s surface, comprising of these minerals inclusions quartz, feldspar, mica, amphiboles, biotite, hornblade, muscovite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene. It is widely used as kitchen countertop. It is available in wide variety of colors such as white, gray, black, and pink, orange, green and browns, providing the opportunity to select them according to your home décor.

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Trendy nowadays gives exquisite looks to kitchen. In fact, it not only adds to aesthetic beauty of kitchen but it has excellent qualities, enabling it to use as most famous kitchen countertop. Below are the advantages of graphite slab which prefers to use it as kitchen countertop

• Ideal heat Resistant

Graphite acts as a superb heat resistant material, even placing a very hot pan on it will not damage it. During cooking, there is a need to place hot pots and extremely hot utensils from the stove immediately on the slab.

• Wear and tear Resistant

Scratches cannot be engraved on graphite. Whether you are cutting vegetables on graphite shelf in kitchen or making meat pieces, there is no tension of scratches and one can work freely.

• Stain Resistant

It cannot be subjected to stains easily but if it is not sealed properly your countertop get stained.

• Water Resistant

Many surfaces get ruin when water spill on them if you do not clean water immediately but unlike many surfaces graphite can be cleaned easily if water drop on it, even if you do not wipe the water instantly then water will get dry, you can clean it easily with no spot of water left.

• Easy Maintenance

Maintenance and cleaning of graphite is very simple and effortless, just apply soap and wipe it with cloth. Moreover, use warm water to clean it.

Durable

Keeping in view a durability of graphite they are long lasting. There is no hassle to change it soon.

• Unique Patterns

It has unique patterns which imply graphite slabs do not look identical, no two slabs are similar.

Disadvantages of graphite slab

On the other hand, have a look on the dark side of graphite surfaces

• Improper installation causes

It should be installed properly, select a veteran worker to seal it properly. Graphite is porous; not sealing it appropriately leads to absorption of liquids which tarnish the surface.

• Pricy

Graphite countertops have exorbitant prices. It costs more as it is dig up under the earth, ship it to factories and many steps are involved for its refurbishment which requires time, money and manpower. Price may vary according to color, pattern and quality.

• Susceptible to breaking

It is durable but if heavy load falls on it, it will be perished. Be careful to drop too much load on it.

Nothing in the world is without snag. Graphite surface benefits overshadow its minor issues, overcoming graphite countertops difficulties with right procedure as mentioned above; it proves to be an unprecedented match for your kitchen.