Granite Polishing, Cleaning, Sealing, Repair & Restoration Brisbane & Gold Coast

Granite stone is a harder stone which is excellent for use in the home. Granite is categorised as a siliceous stone which makes it a harder stone. Siliceous stones are mostly made of silica and quartz-like particles. Even with the best granite, over time your granite surfaces can become dull, chipped, cracked, etched and stained. This happens even with a regular in-home stone cleaning regime. You can still bring your granite surface back to life with a professional restoration and polishing service from Marble Everlast. Marble Everlast is the Gold Coast’s go-to company for all your stone restoration needs.

Granite Benchtop Restoration Gold Coast & Brisbane

The home kitchen is a high traffic area, and granite is an excellent stone to use for your kitchen surfaces as it is hard-wearing and durable. Granite is one of the most popular natural stones used in Australian kitchens because of its hardwearing feature. Even with granite, over time your benchtops can become dull, scratched, chipped and stained. Dullness is often caused by hard water deposits and detergents from the wrong cleaners. Hard water deposits form when minerals within water dry onto the surface. Sometimes your granite will also have calcite which will have a chemical reaction with acid, causing etching. Etching appears as a dull patch or stain-like appearance. If your granite benchtop is due for a restoration from the professionals, call Marble Everlast on 0401 508 938 for a free quote.

Granite Floor/tile Restoration Gold Coast & Brisbane

Granite comes in a variety of colours and patterns based on the minerals that make up the composition of the stone. The wide selection of colours and patterns in granite make it a fantastic flooring option for any style of home. When you find a product like granite that has excellent styling opportunity and durable hardwearing properties, you know you have found a winner.

Even when you experience dirt/grime build-up, scratches, chips and wear, your granite floor can be cleaned and restored back to its former glory. Call Marble Everlast today to have your granite floors cleaned and restored.

Granite Bathroom Restorations Gold Coast & Brisbane

Granite’s unique style and hardwearing nature make it a great option anywhere in the bathroom. This includes floors, walls, showers, vanities and even a designer bathtub. As always with any surface, granite will eventually experience general wear, chips and cracks. A significant advantage of granite is its ability to be restored. This means that the higher investment that you paid for the luxury of the stone when you installed it will keep paying off for longer. Contact Marble Everlast today for your granite bathroom restoration needs.

What is granite made of?

Granite’s main component is potassium feldspar and sodium feldspar but also has a large element of course grains of quartz. To be considered granite the stone must be made up of 65 to 90 percent feldspar.

How does granite form?

Granite is intrusive igneous rock. Intrusive igneous rocks form when magma cools or crystalises slowly deep inside the earth.

How do you take care of granite?

Warm water, mild soap and soft clean cloths are generally all that’s needed for the day to day cleaning of your granite surface. As the stone is naturally a porous surface, the best care you can give your granite is preventative care. Good preventive care will include things like sealing the surface and removing any liquid or oil substance from the surface quickly.

Where is granite found?

Granite makes up most of the continental crust. The continental crust is the large landmasses in the earth’s crust.

What is granite used for?

Granite is a hard-wearing durable stone that has a wide variety of uses including monuments, paving, bridges, stair treads, benchtops, tiles and flooring.

Can granite be used outside?

As granite is a very durable stone and has a high percentage of quartz, it is an excellent stone to choose for your outdoor areas like patios, pools and paths.

Can granite scratch?

Granite is extremely durable, but it isn’t invincible, so it will scratch, however, it does hide small scratches well.

Can granite be repaired?

Yes, granite can be repaired by a professional stonemason. Call the team at Marble Everlast today for a free quote.

Can granite stain?

Yes. While granite is very resistant to stains, it can still stain. It’s essential to ensure that your granite surface is sealed when needed to close the pores in order to help prevent your surface from staining.

Can granite tops be recut?

Yes, granite can be recut if you have bought a second-hand countertop online or would like your existing top cut during a renovation.

Can granite be polished?

Yes, if your granite surface is looking dull or worse for wear it can be refinished. Typical granite finishes include honed, polished and leathered.

What does granite look like?

Granite is a light-coloured rock and is distinguishable by its coarse grains which are visible to the naked eye.

Who cuts granite near me?

If you are looking for someone to cut a stone surface, you are looking for a stonemason like Marble Everlast. Call the team today.