Thinking About Buying A Cheap Granite or Quartz Worktop? Maybe Think Again.
At Griggs Masonry, we are beginning to see numerous instances of poor workmanship and finishing of Granite and Quartz worktops. We wanted to address this and give you the best chance of purchasing a good quality Granite or Quartz worktop which is installed and finished the right way the first time, every time.
You should expect that once you have picked your granite or quartz worktop and it has been installed, it would look as good as it did in the showroom. However, we have been contacted by a number of dissatisfied members of the public who have decided to obtain worktops from a supplier purely based on price and have been very unhappy with the product that has been installed. The lack of attention to detail from some suppliers and the use of sub-standard materials can turn customers dreams into a nightmare.
In the Thirteen years we have been trading, we have honed our craft and pride ourselves on being one of the best manufacturers in the south-east. It is worth paying for quality because quick and cheap can be costly in the long run as some people have sadly realised.
How we can restore bad quality granite and quartz worktops
We can renovate and fix almost any botched or ageing installation. We understand that buying a Granite or Quartz worktop is a long term investment for any home and you should expect a good quality end product. You can count on us for perfect templating and good installation of any granite or quartz kitchen worktop. After installation, you should look for the fitters to apply a granite sealer and explain how to care for your new worktop. This is what really brings the stone to life and this is where we have seen many granite worktops fall short. This is a crucial part of a professional worktop installation and if done wrong can make the countertop look smeared, stained and undesirable. Aftercare is crucial and we pride ourselves on looking after our customer’s long term not just until the invoice is paid.
Poor quality granite worktops
Granite is extremely hard-wearing. It will last for years and will not get scratched by knives or other kitchen gadgets, this cannot be said for lower-quality materials. Furthermore, it’s naturally heat resistant and won’t be damaged by hot saucepans or kettles and is resistant to most substances and liquids if sealed correctly. Aftercare is crucial if you wish to maintain a beautiful granite or quartz worktop and keep it looking its best. Abrasive and acidic cleaning products can sometimes damage granite or quartz kitchen worktops and as such please read the care labels on any cleaning products you may use on these worktops.
With every Granite countertop installation at Griggs Masonry, we provide you with a comprehensive care kit which will ensure your granite worktop stays in perfect condition. Contact us today if you have any questions about anything we have covered in this post or if you would like help with your current worktops.
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