Granite has been the go to building material for hundreds, even thousands, of years. Some of Europe’s most beautiful palaces and monuments are made of a striking type of granite. From temples to churches to palaces to headstones, granite has been a symbol of luxury, wealth and beauty since the reign of the Ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
In the last few decades, granite has become more affordable for everyone. Its production has increased, and prices have dropped. Now, you don’t have to be a king or lord to bring the natural beauty of granite into your home. These days, it is available to everyone.
Since the mid-20th century, granite has become a symbol of strength and wealth in homes across America. Its popularity has soared, partly due to the combination of its aesthetic beauty and strength. This dynamic combination makes granite a perfect material to install in all areas of your home.
Rather than use it as a decorative feature, many homeowners choose to install it in areas that require the durability that granite offers. Areas like bathrooms and kitchen are the prime places to use granite. These communal rooms are often the most heavily used areas in the home, and thus they require durable building materials. But at the same time, building a relaxing and colorful space is also imperative in these areas.
If you are considering a bathroom remodel, granite is a natural choice for surfaces and flooring. Granite surfaces can stand up to years of heavy use in the area. Whether your bathroom is a space that is designed to get the children out the door and to school quickly or designed to be a peaceful sanctuary, granite offers so many benefits when it is used in the bathroom.
Installing granite in your bathroom is a great choice for more reasons than just its durability. Granite comes in a variety of colors and patterns. The colors and patterns included in granite are created by the earth. The natural variations, colors and striations on granite create more natural feel for the bathroom than can be achieved by other materials.
The color of granite is often dependent on where it was quarried. You can purchase granite from almost every corner of the earth. From Minnesota to India and Norway to South America, you can search the world for the perfect piece of granite for your bathroom surfaces.
Granite is versatile in many ways. When you are installing granite, you can choose to install a full slab or granite tiles. Granite tiles provide a beautiful look in any bathroom. They are beneficial because many bathrooms will have layouts and shapes that are not necessarily adaptable to a large slab of granite. The bathroom is also one of the most difficult rooms in the house to change the layout of because of plumbing and electricity concerns.
Being able to install granite tiles allows you to install a beautiful granite surface that has the same durability as a granite slab. There are few differences between slabs and tiles, however. The main difference is that granite tiles are much less expensive in both material and installation than granite slabs. They are easier to carry and install than slabs.
Granite tiles also include more brilliant colors than a granite slab. Like any natural material, the larger the material is the more imperfections it will often have. While granite imperfections often add character and individuality to the slab, you can achieve a more uniform look with granite tiles. Granite slabs will also often have spots on them where the patterns or colors vary. Many granite tiles avoid this and include a uniform look.
Caring for granite tile in your bathroom is incredibly easy. Granite is not damaged by the heat from a curling iron. You have to try quite hard to do any serious damage to granite surfaces. This is why they are so ideal for bathrooms, which often take the brunt of the work compared to other surfaces in the house.
It is important to remember to clean your granite if you spill anything on it. Of course, you will want to clean it for hygienic purposes as well. When you clean your granite surfaces you should avoid using normal bathroom cleaners on the surfaces. While they are great for porcelain or ceramic tile, they are often too strong for use on granite.
You do not need any special cleaner to wipe down your granite surfaces. All you need is a mild soap or detergent that can be combined with water. You will also want to avoid using any rough sponges on your surfaces. Just use the mild soap with a soft cloth. Cleaning your surfaces is very easy!
Because of their durability, beauty and versatility, granite surfaces are ideal for bathroom surfaces. Adding granite to your bathroom will help you create a space that both works hard and looks good.