Steel Grey Granite

Steel grey granite is a steel silver coloured stone with a pearl-effect crystals.  It has proven to be a very popular choice for kitchens and other areas that require high performance surfaces. In addition to strength, this stone will provide you with age and beauty because of its ability to complement most design schemes.

The size of the crystals in Steel Grey vary, adding to its uniqueness and depth.  Steel Grey is a very durable and hard-wearing granite making it an ideal stone for a kitchen worktop.  It is also suitable for other applications, both interior and exterior. Steel Grey is quarried in India where many natural unusual stones originate from.

Granite is a magmatic rock which is made from quartz and feldspar amongst other minerals. In the first place, it occurs naturally below the earth’s surface. Secondly, the process takes place over hundreds of thousands of years, resulting in an extremely strong stone.

It is also important to note Granite has been used over many civilizations in construction of buildings, monuments and paving. Most recently, it has become a material of choice for decoration. If a long history of it use over time was not enough, granite can be seen almost everywhere. In the same way, residential homes, commercial properties and restaurants use it too.

Steel Grey Granite offers unique and exotic looks, durability and strength. Not only that, but it also brings investment value to any property in which it is applied.

Moreover, when it comes to performance, the stone is great. The lack of calcium in granite ensures the stone does not etch like marble when exposed to acid present in lemons, oranges, etc

Besides this, granite varies in shape, patterns and colours. As an example, slab sizes will usually cover areas of between 5.5 metre square and 6.5 metre square. In other words, is ideal for large areas such as kitchen islands as it can be installed seamlessly.

When it comes to thicknesses, 20mm and 30mm are the most popular. It comes in standard finishes in polished, honed, satin and leather. This significantly allows for many options in terms of both design and style.

Features and benefits of Steel Grey granite:

• Simple and luxurious
• Minimal liquid absorption
• Extremely durable
• Popular worktop material due to a mix of looks and investment value
• Available in a 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