GRANITE COUNTERTOPS CINCINNATI

Granite countertops provide spectacular natural beauty and functionality to your kitchen. View pictures and color samples for Cincinnati homeowners.

Advantages:

• The finish of granite cannot be affected by typical kitchen heat such as a hot pot, making it ideal for preparing meals. The heat will not crack granite counter tops.
  
• Granite kitchen countertops do not stain as other stones do. While all stones are porous to an extent, granite has very low porosity. A sealer is applied after it is installed. This protects it from coffee, cosmetics, and alcohol stains. After a few years of use, it is recommended to re-seal the granite so temporary staining does not occur. A few colors of granite may show temporary staining with prolonged contact of a substance with high pigments.
• Typical kitchen bumps and bruising will not chip or crack granite counters. Hitting granite with a hammer or with a sharp instrument may cause it to chip.
• Granite can be polished to achieve a high gloss. Many cooks prefer to prepare foods and roll dough on granite surfaces.
• Due to improved fabrication processes, the cost of granite countertops is competitive with other solid surfaces.

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Color samples of granite countertops by Monticello Granite

Edges: You can request several edge profiles to give your granite kitchen countertops different looks. The selection of edges includes straight edge, half or quarter bevel, ¼ round, half or full bullnose, or other combinations for the top and bottom. For sketches of various granite counter tops edging, click on the following link: edging of granite countertops by Monticello Granite

Selecting Slabs: Your actual granite that you buy will be somewhat different than a picture or a sample, because of the natural variation from one slab to another or even within the same slab. The best way to select a color is to contact Noll Remodeling to set up a visit to our granite supplier. After visiting, we can put your name on an exact piece, and even break off a piece to take home with you to use for decorating purposes.

Cleaning granite countertops: Most suppliers recommend using a mild dish detergent and warm water to clean your granite. However, we have found that soap can leave streaks and requires you to go over it a few times to leave a shine. The best method is to use warm water and wipe with a special cloth called "Miracle Cloths", which leave your granite counters totally streak-free. Wipe it with a wet miracle cloth, and then use a dry one for drying. These cloths will even get grease up. Do not use abrasive cleaners, vinegar, or other cleaners containing acids on granite counter tops.

What is granite? Granite is the second hardest substance next to diamonds. Granite is quarried from the earth, formed deep in the earth's mantle at extremely high temperatures under extremely high pressures for millions of years. It is made of very hard-crystallized quartz and feldspar and has rich patterns of veining.

Granite slabs are typically quarried 58" - 74" high by 108" - 124" long. If the layout of your granite counters requires a seam, we will discuss this with you so that it is place in the best location.

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