5 Popular Stone Options For Kitchen Slabs

1. 5 Popular Stone Options For Kitchen Slabs

2. Are you in the midst of a kitchen remodel and are thinking about adding new countertops? There are plenty of natural stone options for your kitchen slab; each with its own benefits and drawbacks. At Elegant Natural Stone, we recommend researching your stone options thoroughly by visiting an Indian natural stones slabs exporter.

3. Take into account how you would generally use your slab. Would you perform food prep on it or use it as an extra dining space? Are you likely to place hot prepared food items on it or do you need a slab primarily for display purposes? Answers to such questions will determine which type of natural stone will be most suitable for your home. Listed below, are five of the most popular types of natural stone options for your kitchen countertop:

4. Granite Granite is one of the leading choices of natural stone for most homeowners. It’s considered a luxury stone which has gained immense popularity in the last decade. Granite countertops come in a wide assortment of colors such as brown and red but the most preferred ones are black flecked with white, resembling salt and pepper. In a lighter colored Indian Granite Slabs, you will notice natural veins and variegated patterns. When granite is sourced it is first cut then polished. A sealant will also be applied to minimize staining and porosity. It needs resealing every ten years. Granite can last for a lifetime so it’s definitely a worthy investment.

5. Marble Marble is an old favorite that continues to shine in homes. It has been used for centuries in homes. Once installed, marble develops a natural discoloration which lends its timeless appeal. However, since it is highly porous it must be sealed correctly and consistently. Marble has a reputation for wearing the pat. This means every coffee spill, sauce stain and cup mark left on it will be left behind. Acidic ingredients in particular like tomato juice, vinegar and wine can discolor your marble. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use marble but learn what its best suited for. If you’re an avid baker, then a marble slab is perfect because its naturally cool surface is ideal for rolling, kneading and rolling dough.

6. Soapstone Soapstone is a natural stone that is non-porous. Once sourced and cut, a treatment of mineral oil is applied to help it develop a darker shade. Even though this stone is not porous, it still requires sealing, otherwise it will develop scratches. Soapstone has fewer color choices compared to other stones. However these are quite stunning and include various shades of grey, green and blue. Sometimes flecks of quartz are added to create subtle veining.

7. Quartzite This is not the same as quartz. It is a natural stone whereas the latter is simply an industry term for quartz which is crushed with resin to form sheets. Quartzite is an extremely durable material. Its appearance is stark white with heavy white and grey veining. It doesn’t etch or stain easily but it’s capable of resisting chips and scratches.

8. Slatestone Slatestone is another resilient natural stone. It doesn’t deface when it comes into contact with heat. Nor does it chip or scratch when tomato juice, vinegar or wine spills on its surface. Its colors are more subtle than granite. Slate is available in several shades of brown, black and grey. If you’re on a budget, then slate is the way to go.

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