Myths Dispelled

Here are the facts about natural stone:

• Granite ranked #1 in readability when compared to six other countertop surfaces including stainless steel. (Based on a 1999 study by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management.)
  
  
• Natural stone is competitively priced with quartz surface products and often priced lower.
  
  
• Marble and Granite have the same level of readability as engineered stone. (Based on a 2006 study by the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management.)
  
  
• Natural stone is low maintenance often only requiring warm water, mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth to maintain its beauty.
  
  
• Granite does not harbor radon. (Based on a technical paper by Dr. Donald Langmiur PhD, Colorado School for Mines in 1995, confirming that consumers do not have to worry about radon exposure.)
  
  
• Many varieties of natural stone do not need to be sealed, although many are for customer peace of mind.
  
  
• Stone is a product of nature and has its own unique qualities that distinguish it from quartz surface materials. The wonderful chancier that is offered by vein patterns, color variations, and other design characteristics of stone should be taken into consideration when selecting the perfect stone for your project.
  
  
• Discuss these characteristics with your natural stone-supplier.