Nº189/Granite tile basics

If you want to know all about granite, including the basics, key characteristics, and the processing method, this article will prove to be quite informative for you.

Granite is a natural stone that looks extremely beautiful and provides an ultimate alternative for interior and exterior decoration. The stone is beautiful to look at and practical to use. People love to install it due to its durability and classy look.

When it comes to the origins of this stone, you would be surprised to know that granite forms deep inside the earth due to the extreme heat and pressure applied by the atmosphere over thousands of years. The stone can be defined as an igneous rock formed when pressure is applied to liquid magma between other layers of rock. Thereafter, it cools and forms a layer of its own. 

The rock is composed of different elements such as feldspar, mica, and quartz. The cooling process is very slow. The suspended mineral elements inside the magma result in the crystalline look of granite. Granite is hard in nature due to its harsh origins and lengthy process, which suspends several stabilizing elements within it. You can vouch for the durability of this stone. 

As soon as the raw granite is removed from its bed, the first stage of granite processing starts, known as cutting. Here, large portions of granite are cut into manageable blocks. Thereafter, these blocks of granite are cut to size so as to utilize them as slabs and tiles with the help of wire saws treated with different types of durable abrasives such as sand, diamond, and aluminum oxide.

High-pressure water jets are also used to cut the granite in tandem with traditional wire saws. As soon as the process of cutting is accomplished, the stone undergoes three more processes that make it look like tile flooring or countertop slabs. The stone is polished on one side, calibrated, and gauged.

Once the processes are over, the stones are ready to be used as tiles and slabs. Most commonly, these tiles are used for kitchen and outdoor installations. The leftover granite tiles are used as cutting boards, coasters, and fireplace surrounds. 

If you want to care for the granite tile flooring and countertops, the process is very simple. The stone is heat-resistant and works as a worry-free countertop solution. You can use hot pots and plates on the surface of this stone directly. The granite tile is durable. However, it still requires your attention. You should seriously consider the application of an appropriate sealant. Consult a specialist to determine the variety of granite tile you want to install. The sealant acts as a protective coat for your granite tile. It protects the tile from moisture. You can purchase different types of cleaners and polishes to keep your granite tile free of dirt and scratches.

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