Aftercare

STONE AFTERCARE Granite Information Granite is a natural material with naturally occurring variations in colour, tone, granularity, pattern, etc. These variations are expected and are the source of its natural beauty. All of Kit Stone’s granite arrives with a polished honed finish. Granite, which is crystalline in structure, always has tiny pits – these are spaces between the various mineral crystals. Granite sometimes has natural fissures as well, which may look like cracks, but are actually seams of colour. These are not structural defects and are a naturally occurring result of the immense heat and pressure which formed the granite eons ago. These characteristics are part of the natural beauty of stone and will not impair the function or durability of the material. A product of nature cannot be expected to look as uniform as a manmade item. Granite Care Contrary to popular belief, granite is slightly porous which means that it can absorb small quantities of liquids and oils. Because of this we recommend the use of coasters and mats when placing anything on the tabletop. This particularly applies to cold items which might have condensation on them.
Any spillages should be mopped up immediately. Should this not be possible for any reason you may notice a darker patch on the table appear. If left over time (particularly in hot direct sunlight) this will dry out and the table will return to normal. We would recommend scrubbing the area with a sponge and non-acidic detergent to try to draw any colour from the spillage. Citric based detergents should not be used. To maintain the colour of the granite over time we recommend the application of olive oil over the table top – a method which has been used for decades in Italy. This should be done sparingly at first rubbing the oil into the entire tabletop using a lint free cloth until a smooth and smear free finish is achieved. This will be absorbed gradually by the granite and help to even any colour differences. This should be done approximately once a fortnight when in use to prevent any fading caused by daylight. Alternatively, proprietary stone care kits and cleaners can be used. Please seek advise from the manufacturer before using. Kit Stone accepts no responsibility or liability with regard to the use of such products. IMPORTANT NOTE All of Kit Stone’s stone products are very heavy and should be handled with care. All of the stone products should be lifted and placed in position rather than dragging to prevent any damage to your property and the stone product itself. Please keep this document and instructions for future reference.