Granite is a natural igneous rock that is formed during the process of hot volcanic magma or lava becoming extremely hard as it gradually cools off. Magma is melted rock under the ground and lava is melted rock above the ground. The color of granite depends on the minerals that are present in that particular piece of granite. The texture of it varies with the length of time that the magma or lava takes to cool off. As with most natural substances there are a lot of variations to these two processes.
However, some things concerning natural granite are constant. Granite tiles are extremely attractive. They are available in an assortment of colors that vary from white to reds to deep greens to blues to browns and to blacks. Some dealers offer somewhere around one thousand different tile colors that are available for flooring or counter tops installations.
Its' durability and hardness can not be entirely expressed in words. For example, diamond saws must be utilized when cutting granite tiles during the installation of a kitchen floor or a kitchen counter top. Granite tiles resist breaking and scratching. They, being natural rock, are also very heavy. Special care must be taken to ensure that the foundations of floors and counter tops are strong enough to support the weight of the granite itself. These tiles are resistant to moisture and water damage. However, special care must be exercised as granite floor tiles can be very slippery to walk on.Granite is a very expensive natural stone. However, your new floor will, without a doubt, last a lifetime. Therefore, it will also add great resale value to your home
Magma Or Lava Equals Granite