Do It Yourself Granite
Granite is igneous rock of visible crystalline
formation and texture. It is stronger than sandstone, limestone, and
marble and is correspondingly more difficult to quarry. It is an
important building stone, the best grades being extremely resistant
to weathering. It is composed of potash feldspar, oligoclase and
quartz, with a small amount of mica and minor accessory minerals,
such as zircon, apatite, magnetite, ilmenite, and sphene.
Properties of granite
Granite is usually whitish or gray with a speckled appearance caused
by the darker crystals. Potash feldspar imparts a red or flesh color
to the rock. Granite crystallizes from magma that cools slowly, deep
below the Earth's surface. Exceptionally slow rates of cooling give
rise to a very coarse-grained variety called pegmatite. Granite,
along with other crystalline rocks, constitutes the foundation of
the continental masses, and it is the most common intrusive rock
exposed at the Earth's surface.
Advantageous features of granite
Granite is an antibacterial stone and can be polished to a great
degree, making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Granite is
available in a polished finish and a flamed finish because at times
a bright luster isn’t the best solution, so granite is given a
flamed finish that exposes the surface of the stone and shows off
the stones unique texture.
Planning a DIY granite project
If you are planning a do-it-yourself project to install your own
granite tiles then it is strongly suggested that you get yourself a
tutorial, videos and instructions to guide you from the start to the
finish. This is readily available with the DIY kits in the market.
You may want to set a wall tile, creating an old world kitchen or
building a tub or shower surround. There are many questions you need
to answer such as how much granite you require, the technique to lay
it out and the tools you will require. You will probably need a
circular saw and a grinder, which is free available in the market
and does not cost too much either, some cement mix and polish
equipment. You could install a granite countertop in your kitchen or
bath for less than half of the price.
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