Practical material guidance from ONLYSTONE in Jigani, Bengaluru. Confirm product-specific requirements with our team and your installer.
Product selection
Choosing Granites
Select for the intended use
Compare actual granite slabs for colour, grain, finish, thickness and natural features. Explain whether they are for a worktop, floor, step or exterior application. Confirm suitability and edge treatment for that location.
Approve the layout
Discuss seams, cut-outs and pattern placement before fabrication. Bring dimensions and appliance details. Include support, finishing and any suitable protection treatment in the quotation.
Installation
Installing Granites
Use skilled stone workers
Have the fabricator plan lifting, support, cut-outs and joint positions for the actual slab. Floor and wall applications need a compatible substrate and fixing system. Professional cutting requires appropriate dust controls.
Inspect before handover
Check support, levels, edges and seams. Avoid unsupported loads around openings. Protect the finished surface and observe curing requirements for bedding, adhesives and sealants. Retain the approved layout and slab details.
Maintenance
Maintaining Granites
Clean for the finish
Remove grit and wipe spills using a stone-compatible cleaner and soft tools. Rinse as directed and remove excess moisture. Test stain treatments discreetly before applying them broadly.
Identify the problem
Different finishes and treatments can react differently. Do not use an aggressive chemical simply because granite is considered hard. Persistent stains or surface damage need assessment of the stone and any existing treatment.
Care
Caring for Granites
Protect edges and surfaces
Use cutting boards, trivets and furniture protection as appropriate. Avoid impacts, dragging heavy objects and standing on worktops. Keep water from persistently collecting at seams.
Review protection needs
Sealing depends on the specific stone and exposure. Confirm suitability and test appearance before application. Have chips, cracks or loose sections repaired professionally and retain spare material where practical.
Technical videos
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