{"id":4142,"date":"2016-03-30T04:54:44","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T09:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/?post_type=blog&p=2875"},"modified":"2021-05-31T00:28:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T05:28:35","slug":"granite-vs-cambria-beauty-and-durability","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/graniteselection.com\/blog\/granite-vs-cambria-beauty-and-durability\/","title":{"rendered":"Granite vs Cambria: Beauty and Durability"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With the new stone,\u00a0Cambria<\/strong><\/a>, on the scene, it\u2019s important to compare and contrast it with stones the majority of people are already familiar with.\u00a0Granite<\/a>\u00a0has been established as the \u201cbest of the best\u201d when it comes to countertop materials but what if it were to be dethroned? Check out the pros and cons of each of these stones to help you make a more informed decision regarding the\u00a0stone countertops<\/a>\u00a0in your home.<\/p>\n

Granite<\/h2>\n

Pros<\/h3>\n

Natural:<\/strong>\u00a0Granite kitchen countertops<\/a>\u00a0are made of 100% naturally occurring granite, which contains quartz, feldspar, and mica. Granite is initially mined in large blocks from quarries; it is later cut, profiled, and polished into slabs for custom installations.<\/p>\n

Beautiful Design:<\/strong>\u00a0Your\u00a0granite countertops<\/a>\u00a0will be uniquely yours. Because granite is taken directly from the earth, it does not have a uniform appearance, and naturally occurring variations will add special pigment to particular slabs.<\/p>\n

Strong:<\/strong>\u00a0Granite is a very durable and color-consistent material resistant to heat and scratches.<\/p>\n

Valued:<\/strong>\u00a0Granite is widely known as a high-quality material that immediately adds market value to your home.<\/p>\n

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Cons<\/h3>\n

Wear and Tear:<\/strong>\u00a0Granite is a very solid material, but it is not as strong as quartz<\/a>. Because granite is a crystalline structure, it can suffer chips and fractures if subjected to sharp objects at high impact.<\/p>\n

Porous:<\/strong>\u00a0Granite, if not sealed properly, can be susceptible to staining and harboring bacteria. Your granite countertops should be sealed upon installation and on an annual basis to minimize the risk of stains.<\/p>\n

Not Seamless:<\/strong>\u00a0Seams will be apparent within a granite counter<\/a>, especially with slabs having veins and directional movement in the palette.<\/p>\n