Tuesday, February 14, 2012
We really like the look of granite but it is very expensive and we've been getting mixed reviews on outside applications such as a BBQ counter top. The granite will be in direct sunlight and we're concerned about the wear and tear on it.|||Many granites will fade in sunlight- the bright beautiful colors you see are the result of cutting the blocks in slices and polishing them. But they will fade. Some more than others--just visit a local cemetery; you will see that the gray fine grain granites hold up well, but most black and other colors will show definite signs of fading after a while. My grandparent's stone was a beautiful brownish red color when placed, in a few years it faded and now looks like old cooked oatmeal- not pretty. So keep this in mind when choosing colors if you go with granite though any stone will fade somewhat. Least likely to fade would be ceramic tiles. Around pools they are exposed to direct sunlight and generally don't fade.|||It's granite, man. It'll last a lot longer than you or your bbq grill. If I could afford it I would choose it in a heartbeat. You may want to have it sealed after polishing to avoid any stains from oils or blood but even without the seal coat these would scrub away.
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