‘Granite Worktop Modifications’ Category

Like most specialist industries the Granite industry is one in which those “in the know” assume every body “knows”. So to try and redress the balance a bit – here are a few nuggets of information about Granite.

What Actually is Granite?

Granite is a stone formed by the solidification of liquid magma (molten rock) under the pressure of the earth’s crust. It is composed of Feldspar, Quartz, Mica, and other minerals, making it one of the hardest stones in the world.

Granite is exceptionally resilient and is therefore ideal for flooring and for work-surfaces. When used outdoors, granite’s mineralogical structure is not influenced by freeze-thaw cycles. 

DID YOU KNOW?              Granite is around 200 million years old!!

Why is Granite an excellent material for Kitchen Worktops?

After Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies (good company!) Granite is the hardest natural material known to man. Once polished, Granite will maintain its high gloss finish virtually forever.  Normal use of kitchen knives, cutlery, and cookware leaves no scratches. Heat levels of pots and pans in a domestic kitchen environment will have no effect on Granite, making it much safer than synthetic surfaces manufactured with polyesters and resins (eg Quartzes, Corian etc). 

FACT:    If you DO manage to scratch your granite – Re-polishing is a quick and easy process for a technician with the right equipment.

Does Granite mark or stain?

Whilst Granite is an exceptionally dense material (standard worktops weigh around 80kg per square metre!) it is naturally  porous so it can get stained if a spill is not cleaned quickly. Sealing the surface with a water-based sealant is therefore recommended to protect the granite from water patches and stains. Dales Granite only ever install sealed Granite. (Re-sealing is a simple process and should be done around once every two years – depending on usage.)

For customers with existing Granite Worktops who are looking to modify their kitchen – for instance you may wish to replace a counter-top hob with a free-standing oven – or you might be replacing a Range Cooker with a bigger model. Dales Granite are here to help!

Our experienced technicians will uplift your existing worktops (and associated upstands/splashbacks if necessary) modify them and replace them. We have the experience and tools to make this heavy, complex task light work.

If necessary we will ship the worktops back to our factory – modify them – then ship them back. Wherever possible we will complete the modification work at your house – outside and being careful to minimise dust and disruption. At all times we’ll treat your home with care and respect.

Once completed you’ll think the modified worktops had always been like that!

No job is too small for Dales Granite – so if you’re considering modifications to your worktops – please give us a call. We’ll visit you and advise – and if you want we’ll give you a written quotation setting out clearly our scope of intended work.

Dales Granite are Granite worktop specialists covering Harrogate, Bradford, Halifax and the whole of Yorkshire.