Antique Black Granite

Antique Black granite is a natural stone from South Africa. It presents a consistent black base with elegant onyx spots that bring a sophisticated finish to interior and exterior designs which require a natural stone that offers a refined look with incredible performance characteristics and strength.

Granite is a magmatic rock which is made from quartz and feldspar amongst other minerals. It occurs naturally below the earth’s surface over hundreds of thousands of years resulting in an extremely strong stone.

Antique Black Granite has been used over many civilizations in the construction of buildings and monuments and paving. Most recently, this granite has become the material of choice for residential homes as it offers unique and exotic looks, durability, strength and investment value to any property in which it is applied.

The lack of calcium in granite worktop ensures the stone does not etch like marble when exposed to acid present in lemons, oranges, etc making it an ideal decoration surface. Antique Black granite worktops, splashbacks and floorings can all be created by using this durable stone. Antique Black granite is available in sizes that will cover areas of between 5.5-metre square and 6.5-metre square. These-large areas dimensions are perfect for creating kitchen islands that are installed seamlessly.

Black granite is one of the most popular stones in interiors, due to their inherent strength and low porosity. For the same reasons, Antique Black granite is highly resistant to stains and to scratches. Even the odd accidental knock should not chip such dense stone as Antique Black granite. If you wanted a sturdy natural stone that also provides an elegant touch to any room, you don’t need to look further. Antique Black granite is the perfect material to decorate commercial and residential spaces.

Standard thicknesses for this granite are 20mm and 30mm and it comes in standard finishes in polished, honed. You can also avail special-order satin and bush hammered finishes, which allow for many options in terms of both design and style.

Features and benefits of using Antique Black granite:

• Simple and luxurious
• Minimal liquid absorption
• Extremely durable
• Popular worktop material due to a mix of looks and investment value
• Available in wide array colours, thicknesses and finishes
• Unique appearance
• Suitable for indoors and outdoors applications
• Adds resale value to any property
• Honed finished provides vintage and old-fashioned looks
• Easy maintenance regime
• Naturally strong: third strongest mineral on earth
• 100% natural and non-toxic
• Suitable for food preparation areas and healthcare facilities