What is Granite?Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. It forms from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that slowly solidifies underground. Granite has long been a popular flooring choice because of its beauty and resiliency.
It’s a common belief that this luxury surface is a high maintenance material that is easily damaged. However, Granite is one of the hardest minerals on earth. Let’s discuss in detail how granite is the best option for areas with high traffic:
1. Granite flooring gives an edge over other stone flooring options. Its gives a real advantage and envious beauty to the flooring with its warm tone, character and sophistication even after long usage over years.
2. Granite flooring is very low maintenance if installed properly and does not require any polishing or special treatment over longer period of time.
3. It is a non-porous material hence making it moisture resistant and can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications.
4. Granite is an extremely hard material, hence it withstands the weight of heavy furniture and foot fall in commercial areas.
5. The granite stone comes with various colour options which do not fade over time with usage.
6. Proper sealing of granite makes it extremely resistant to high temperatures and stains.
7. The surface of granite is a little rough in some stones which can be ideal for flooring in high traffic areas as it naturally gives a anti-slip feature to avoid accidents of falling on its surface.
Apart from these features, the health aspects of a granite flooring also makes extremely popular. There are very few side effects for granite flooring as compared to stone and marble flooring. It is a great option for asthmatic and allergic people as compared to other flooring options. It resists bacteria and allergens to form on its surface.
Conclusion
A granite’s benefit greatly outweighs any additional maintenance. Even without sealants, this natural stone is naturally resistant to moisture, which makes it a perfect flooring option for busy kitchens and bathrooms and even in commercial areas. Its availability in gorgeous patterns, adds stylish design to any room, hallway, or entryway. We at SriRam Marbles are a leading traders of tiles and stones solutions. Our store at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh is a gallery of gazillion options of granite options available for your needs. Get in touch with us and select your favourite colour and pattern.
Granites – Best flooring solution for high footfall areas
