ABOUT NATURAL STONE

Will bacteria grow on granite ?
Bacteria, like any other living organism, needs something to eat in order to live. Bacteria cannot eat granite. Unclean, unkempt countertops can harbor bacteria regardless of what countertop is used. Granite has performed extremely well in testing; performing second only to stainless steel in it's ability to resist bacterial growth.
Is granite a natural product or is it man made ?
Granite is a natural product. Granite is quarried in its natural form directly from the earth and is cut and processed by machine. Because of its extreme hardness and mineral content, granite can be polished to a mirror-like finish using proper machinery.
What does "honed" granite mean ?
Honed granite is granite that has not been polished to a shine. It is a smooth, matter finish. Honed granite is lighter in color that its polished counterpart, however the color can be deepened with a color-enhancing sealer.

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