tgorse | February 7, 2010
What are the differences between 3/4″ (2cm) and 1 1/4″ (3cm) slab
material for countertops?
There is no difference in the durability of one thickness over the
other. The choice of thickness is personal/fabricator preference. The
cost of the 2cm material is less, but the labor is more because the
most preferred edge details require a laminated edge. The cost [...]
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tgorse | January 19, 2010
A coarse-grained plutonic, or intrusive igneous rock composed
largely of feldspar, quartz, and some common mica. Provides a heavy
crystalline and granular appearance with mineral grains. It is the
most abundant rock in the earth’s crust, and ranges from 6 to 8 on
the MOH* Scale (measure of mineral hardness).
Is honed granite less durable than polished granite?
Honing granite opens [...]
Category: Natural Stone |
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