Over the last couple years, we have been fielding many questions about the durability of granite countertops compared with engineered stone, (which we commonly refer to as “The Fake Stuff”.) This is largely due to the fact that certain engineered stone manufacturers have been spreading lies and myths about granite through various advertising means. We’d like to present just some facts:
- Engineered stone is 6% plastic (minimum) by weight, which is why granite is more scratch resistant, more heat resistant, and produces a brighter polish.
- Since engineered stone is part plastic, it is UV sensitive—yes the sunlight will bleach it!
- Engineered stone comes in approximately 30 colors. There are well over 400 granite colors available.
- Granite does not and never will require re-polishing (check-out the markers at your local cemetery). Some engineered stone manufacturers claim their product requires no maintenance. We can easily come up with hundreds of granite colors that require no maintenance at all. The fact is that most granite colors require no maintenance!
- Engineered stone is mixed in a vat and poured in a mold by humans. Granite was created millions of years ago with the formation of the earth. Man will never match Mother Nature’s beauty and durability!
If you are interested in purchasing an engineered stone, we do sell CaesarStone®, which has been around since 1987.
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