MTM Granite Ltd

There are plenty of reasons granite has become the preferred countertop material for today’s top designers and discriminating homeowners. To help you understand the many benefits of granite, we’ve outlined our “Top Ten” reasons below:

Top Ten Reasons to Choose Granite
It’s the only countertop solution that will increase the value of your home to prospective buyers.
Due to light reflecting off its natural crystals, granite has a unique personality not seen in other materials.
Granite is the second strongest stone in the world (next to diamonds).
Granite is scratch-resistant.
Granite is heat-resistant.
If properly sealed, granite is stain-resistant.
There are hundreds of color choices, one for every personality.
The polished finish of granite adds elegance to any room.
Granite can be finished with a myriad of different edging options, one for every style.
Granite can instantly transform a home into your own luxurious retreat.

Countertop Care

Hardwearing Stone

Granites differ in their texture but they all have similar properties such as their resistance to the invasive action of most substances found in the house. Unlike marble and limestone, granite is the least affected by acids or alcohol.

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Stones Are Porous

All stones, due to their granular construction, are porous to a greater or lesser extent and most granites fall into the latter category. To reduce the slight ability of granite to absorb liquids we treat the surface

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Acids and Alcohol

Marble and Limestone are susceptible to the aggressive action of acids and alcohol. Care should be taken to remove spillages of fruit juice, particularly lemon, wine and vinegar, beetroot etc.

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Caring for Your Countertop

Despite its reputation for toughness, stone can be stained, scratched and chipped. That’s the bad news. The good news is that most of the time damaged stone floors and countertops can be made to look like new again.

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Repairing Chips & Scratches

Scratches & Chips are best repaired in place by a professional refinisher with the proper tools and skills. First, the refinisher will fill any chips and deep gouges with special polyester or epoxy, tinted on site

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Sealing out stains

The best way to improve stone’s stain resistance is to apply a penetrating sealer, also know as an impregnator. Unlike waxes or other coatings, these sealers go below the surfaces and protect the stone from within.

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