Granite
Natural Granite is not manufactured. Rather, it is a natural stone occurring in many locations worldwide. It has a beautiful appearance and is viewed as a go to material by many. Granite is resistant to shock and is a very hard material. For this reason, it is a stone that is often time preferred over other types; both engineered and natural. Natural Granite comes with a host of choices while making your selections.
Natural Granite provides a nice selection of colors for purchase. In fact, Natural Granite is available in the following colors:
- Alaskan White
- Amazon Gold
- Antique Yellow
- Azul Bahia
- Azurite Orbs in Granite
- Baltic Red
- Baltic Brown 2
- Barre
- Black Cambrian
- Black Galaxy
- Black Marinace
- Black Pearl
- Blue Eyes
- Blue Pearl
- Carioca Gold
- Columbia Pink
- Cripple Creek
- Dakota Mahogany
- Delicatus Ice
- Emerald Pearl
- Giallo Napolean
- Golden Lightning
- Iguana Green
- Impala Black
- Indian Absolute Black
- Juperana Colombo
- Kashmir White
- Kinawa
- Laborador Antique
- Luna Pearl
- Marinace Green
- Midnight Sun
- Mountain Green
- Mount Airy
- Nara Brown
- Nordic Sunset
- Orinoco
- Pegmatitic
- Persia Original
- Pink Westerly
- Porphyritic
- River Green
- Rockville White
- Rosa Betta
- Salisbury Pink
- Sapphire Brown
- Seaweed Green
- Silver Galaxy
- Silver Plume
- Tan Brown
- Toasted Almond
- Tropical Brown
- Ubatuba
- Venetian Gold
- Verde Bamboo
- Verde Butterfly
- Verde Lavras
- Violetta
- Vizag Blue
- Volga Blue
- White Delicatus
How to Install Natural Granite
If you have your eye on new countertops in your kitchen or bathroom and have set you heart on Granite for the hard surfaces, then you may be interested in finding out what goes into installing natural granite surfaces. Even if you do not want to know how to install granite yourself it is still wise to research it. Why?
Even if you are having a fabrication professional install your granite surfaces, knowing what the project consists of can help you understand the pricing, timing, and scope of what you are having done. Here are the steps for how to install granite countertops.
- Having the proper tools - if you are installing the granite, you will need to be sure you have the proper tools and supplies before you begin the installation process. However, if you are having it installed, the fabrication professional has most likely already invested in these tools and has them for the install.
- Measure your space - measure out the stone and mark the slab(s) for cutouts like the sink hole and the faucet holes. This can be tricky and will require more tools. In fact, the additional tools are specifically made for this purpose.
- Setting the granite - after measuring the area to see where the cuts need to be made, lay out your Natural Granite on the base without any adhesive. This will allow you to get a good idea of how well the granite will fit.
- Install your backsplash - if you have elected to have a backsplash installed with your Natural Granite surface, you will install it after the surface has been installed. Choosing the proper backsplash for your natural granite surface plays a key role in the appeal of your project.
Installing granite countertops is not a project that will take only one afternoon. In fact, the whole process takes multiple days because the consequences are huge if there is a mistake of some kind. So, if you are installing your stone yourself, be sure you set aside plenty of time for the task. Otherwise, you may end up overloading yourself and having to hire a fabricator anyway. Additionally, if you are going the do-it-yourself route, you will want to be sure you have the correct tools for the job; all of which are available through distributors you can find here on our website.
Installation Tools for Natural Granite
We offer a wide selection of products that can be used when
installing natural stone countertops; and that includes installing Natural Granite surfaces. When you go to install the slab, be sure you have all the right tools for the project. Here are some reminders for installing granite & stone surfaces.
Sure, We have diamond blades that are designed to cut natural granite slabs. Even stone that is as hard as granite can be cut with the
Grey Leopard diamond blade. It is by no means the only blade that we offer to cut granite surfaces, but it does well. Another blade that cuts granite stone as discussed on other websites is the White Lion. The White Lion is the "king of the jungle" when it comes to hard stone cutting blades.
Reminders for Installing Natural Granite
- Know which type of edge the customer wants on the countertop when they install the material.
- Do you have the proper sink clips that are needed for the installation?
- What type of sink will the countertop have? Is there one in particular that compliments the Granite collection you are installing?
- Make sure you are all set on dry polishing pads just in case you have to touch up the surface during the install.
- If there is an overhang, have you included the the correct quality countertop support brackets for the installation?
