Granite Worktops
30 January 2009, 08:09 PM
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Granite Worktops
Oi Oi,
Has anyone on here had granite worktops fitted in their kitchen?
Could you recommend a good quality company that isn't gonna cost an arm, leg and *******?
Looking at 30mm Impala Blue
4.80 Sq Metres of worktop
9.20 Metres of polished front edge
7.40 Metres of 100mm upstands
1 polished sink cutout
1 tap hole
5 drainer grooves
Flat bevelled edge (top and bottom)
Has anyone on here had granite worktops fitted in their kitchen?
Could you recommend a good quality company that isn't gonna cost an arm, leg and *******?
Looking at 30mm Impala Blue
4.80 Sq Metres of worktop
9.20 Metres of polished front edge
7.40 Metres of 100mm upstands
1 polished sink cutout
1 tap hole
5 drainer grooves
Flat bevelled edge (top and bottom)
30 January 2009, 09:20 PM
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I used Shawstone (http://www.shawstone.co.uk/home_navi.htm), to supply & fit. Excellent price and good to deal with. I rec'd a 20% off voucher through Howdens, so you should be able to haggle off the list price.
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31 January 2009, 04:35 PM
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Is that a no sh*t Sherlock sort of retort? It might be obvious to some, but youd be surprised how many people dont know: they expect granite to be impervious because 'its so hard'... Because it is porous it will also stain: its a nice idea and it looks briilliant (until its stained), but it practice its not so good...
31 January 2009, 04:37 PM
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Is that a no sh*t Sherlock sort of retort? It might be obvious to some, but youd be surprised how many people dont know: they expect granite to be impervious because 'its so hard'... Because it is porous it will also stain: its a nice idea and it looks briilliant (until its stained), but it practice its not so good...
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31 January 2009, 07:20 PM
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Cheap granite worktops UK London Manchester Cheshire, granite tiles, black granite
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31 January 2009, 09:25 PM
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Yes definitely watch out...... granite is like a sponge........if I'm even boiling a kettle in my kitchen I've a roll of kitchen paper in my hand to mop up with quickly.I love urban myths me
31 January 2009, 09:57 PM
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So please give the relative porosity of materials commonly used as kitchen work surfaces and help the OP with his difficult decision.
Porosity of granite is not the issue it's the bollox that's talked about it relating to kitchen surfaces and no I haven't sat and wondered how rainwater miraculously makes it's way from mountain tops down into rivers.
01 February 2009, 12:04 AM
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When we had this done there was a massive difference in the price of quotes North v South UK. Typically in the South prices were up to double for the same square footage. This was two years ago - I would be surprised if things had changed that much.
Granite does need to be sealed - takes an hour or two every six months.
Granite does need to be sealed - takes an hour or two every six months.
01 February 2009, 11:23 AM
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When we had this done there was a massive difference in the price of quotes North v South UK. Typically in the South prices were up to double for the same square footage. This was two years ago - I would be surprised if things had changed that much.
Granite does need to be sealed - takes an hour or two every six months.
Granite does need to be sealed - takes an hour or two every six months.
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01 February 2009, 12:18 PM
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Whilst it may be theoretically porous granite is fine for worktops.
Travertine is porous and is used for tiling bathrooms !
I've had mine for 10 years & no problems - but I always wipe up after myself - I wouldn't leave red wine or curry lying on it for hours - but I wouldn't fancy doing that on any work surface....
Travertine is porous and is used for tiling bathrooms !
I've had mine for 10 years & no problems - but I always wipe up after myself - I wouldn't leave red wine or curry lying on it for hours - but I wouldn't fancy doing that on any work surface....
01 February 2009, 01:32 PM
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10 years on from installation and original sealing. never been touched other than cleaned with soapy water and wiped dry. Water, wine, sauces red hot cast iron pans, etc,etc, sat on it for hours sometimes ( maybe days if we're being totally slovenly after a party or whatever). Still looks like new.
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friend of mine runs a kitchen company in wickford. the last time i wanted some granite, i took templates myself and his supplier in ipswich sorted it out for me direct.
let me know if you want the number. i'm not suggesting you template and then fit it yourself, as they can do this for you, but i can't guarantee they will be cheaper than anywhere else
let me know if you want the number. i'm not suggesting you template and then fit it yourself, as they can do this for you, but i can't guarantee they will be cheaper than anywhere else
01 February 2009, 05:27 PM
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friend of mine runs a kitchen company in wickford. the last time i wanted some granite, i took templates myself and his supplier in ipswich sorted it out for me direct.
let me know if you want the number. i'm not suggesting you template and then fit it yourself, as they can do this for you, but i can't guarantee they will be cheaper than anywhere else
let me know if you want the number. i'm not suggesting you template and then fit it yourself, as they can do this for you, but i can't guarantee they will be cheaper than anywhere else
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Don't go there unless you are a Millionaire! Really expensive to buy granite in such small amounts ie worktop size. If you do go there, better to get the builder to buy it as if you supply it & he breaks it then there is always a punch up wrt who's at fault 
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28 February 2009, 08:47 PM
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Update.
Went into the store today and put a grand down as deposit. They're templating in a week and fitting the week after.
Gotta love the credit crunch - got a £500 reduction on the original quote.
RG - Ali and I are bound to be coming out of Hibernation once the weather warms up - BBQ is deffo on the cards, Might even get Toddy back down from the frozen wastelands of the north
Went into the store today and put a grand down as deposit. They're templating in a week and fitting the week after.
Gotta love the credit crunch - got a £500 reduction on the original quote.
RG - Ali and I are bound to be coming out of Hibernation once the weather warms up - BBQ is deffo on the cards, Might even get Toddy back down from the frozen wastelands of the north