Kitchen Cabinets and Granite: Pros and Cons
There are various materials for making kitchen cabinets, and granite is one of the more commonly used ones. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of granite as one of the common materials for kitchen cabinets? Hanse has the answer for you.
Advantages of granite:
1. Granite is hard
The hardness of granite is second only to diamond in nature, with a Mohs hardness of more than 6, and some can reach 7. This makes the kitchen cabinet countertops made of granite less prone to scratches. Granite is hard but not brittle and, unlike natural marble, breaks easily.
2. Granite is heat resistant
Granite is one of the most heat-resistant stones. Even a heated pan after a long time of cooking will not leave any marks on the kitchen cupboard made of granite. At the same time, the heat dissipation of granite is excellent, and there will be no blistering or cracking due to local temperature differences.
3. The appearance of granite is diverse
Granite has a variety of natural appearances. Mainly divided into black, white, blue, brown, metallic, and precious and rare green, rose. Each color of granite may also have various patterns, which are bright and natural.
4. Granite is easy to maintain
Granite itself does not have many voids, as long as the surface is polished, it can be effectively waterproof.
5. Granite is stable in nature
Granite is non-conductive, non-magnetic, has good shock absorption effect, and is resistant to acid and alkali erosion.
Disadvantages of granite countertops
1. The table has seams
Natural stone has limitations in length. If the kitchen countertop is relatively long, there must be joints. Dirt is easy to hide in these gaps, and it is inconvenient to clean up.
2. Granite is radioactive
Granite contains radioactive objects, but the content of radioactive elements is actually not high. Only some special granites have high radioactivity, which will affect the human body. But users don't need to worry too much about this problem. Generally speaking, granite used as kitchen cabinet countertops must undergo strict quality control. The radioactivity of granite countertops that meet the standards is lower than that of computer screens.
The above is Hanse's answer to the advantages and disadvantages of granite as a kitchen cabinet material, if you have better insights, feel free to contact us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which is better for the kitchen granite or quartz？
It depends on your preference. Granite is a natural stone while quartz is an engineered stone. Both are durable.
Advantages of Granite: Stain-resistant, heat-resistant, and scratch-resistant.
Advantages of Quartz: Color, style customization, non-porous surface.
In terms of price, quartz is slightly more expensive than granite.
2.What is the most heat resistant countertop?
Granite
Granite, a natural stone, is one of the most heat-resistant and heat-dissipating countertop materials. The heated pot will not leave any marks on the countertop directly, and will not cause bubbles or cracks on the countertop due to excessive temperature differences.
