 |  |  | | | | Granite is Too Expensive
Our starting costs for granite including tax, installation, straight cuts, sink cutouts & basic edge range between $40 - $70. That's better than most engineered products. | Granite Scratches Easily
ANY surface scratches, but - like diamonds - the best way to scratch granite is with ... granite. The acrylic base used in most engineered stones will usually scratch with a pocket knife & some pressure. | I Can't Place Hot Pans on Granite
Granite can handle temperatures in excess of 1000°. Engineered stones are certified for 500°. | It's Too Much of Hassle to Seal Granite
If you can operate a non-aerosol spray bottle and wipe up with paper towels, you're qualified to seal granite. It's easier than
cleaning your bathroom mirror. | Granite Will Stain.
With today's sealers (see above) granite is the gold-standard for kitchens, floors, vanities, fireplaces, etc. | Granite is Porous and Grows Bacteria
While bacteria are hearty, most do require certain things to grow; oxygen, water, nutrients & substrate. (Think Petri dish from science class.) The minerals that granite is made of are toxic to bacteria and deny them a place to thrive. That said, food-borne bacteria such as salmonella can live on ANY surface and proper precautions should be taken no matter what material you choose. | | |  | 414 Continental Dr., Maryville, TN 37804 | phone: 865.681.9003 · fax: 865.681.9090 | | | | |  | | copyright © 2008 Staley Marble & Granite, Inc. | a Knoxville Internet Production | |
