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What is the appropriate thickness of granite stone for a kitchen countertop ?

One of the natural stone options that is in high demand for countertops is granite with a lot of advantages due to its stiffness. With the ability of water proof,heat resistant and easy to clean, granite has been chosen by a majority of customers when it comes to kitchen countertops. But some people wondered that the thickness of granite stone matters and if it is important then what is the appropriate thickness of granite stone for a kitchen countertop ?

  1. Granite

Granite stone is famous for the durability, hardness, waterproof and and specially prevent scratches. There are a lot of different models from economy to  imported products. These granite stones are becoming more and more common and being used for a variety purposes including kitchen countertops. In comparison, the hardness of granite is only behind diamond.

2. How to choose granite stone and what is the right thickness ?

Granite that has a bright, non-cracking surface is a good stone. If you look at the stone and see that there are some cracks on the surface and you fell by touching it, the stone has been brazed and cracked, which is not suitable for kitchen countertops. The common thickness of granite stone is 2cm-3cm. The thicker the stone, the higher the price and the quality is. More than that, the quality of the stone is based on the construction process. You should consider asking a granite provider so that you can choose the appropriate thickness. They will help you choose based on your requirement or they will give you a construction strategy to make sure that it is 100% perfect. Vietnamstone can provide a plethora of granite stone options and customers can order specific thickness of granite stone.

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