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Why use granite over other countertop materials? The beauty of nature cannot be duplicated by man. Synthetic alternatives such as Quartz are manufactured in factories and, while they try very hard, they cannot reproduce the wonderful look of granite as they are made with consistency and uniformity in mind. Granite, on the other hand, can and does vary in color and texture both within a single slab and from slab to slab. Every granite countertop is unique and nothing can […]

What does “honed” granite mean? Honed granite is granite that has not been polished to a shine. It is a smooth, matte finish. Honed granite is lighter in color than its polished counterpart; however the color can be deepened with a color-enhancing sealer. Contact Good Fellas Granite at 484-218-8184 to find out more about Honed granite and see a sample. #goodfellas #bernville #pennsylvania #honed #granite #countertop #fabrication #matte #finish Honed vs Polished

I heard that granite requires regular maintenance and has to be sealed often? The days of granite needing regular maintenance are in the past as we now have amazingly effective and long-term impregnating sealers at our disposal. Granite is the easiest of all countertop materials to maintain. The key to a lasting shine is to keep your granite countertops clean and free of chemical build-up. Do not use trendy cleaners or polishes on granite. Clean your stone with warm water […]

Granite, the same stone that portions of ancient Egyptian pyramids are composed of, is ubiquitous in the kitchen for good reason. This stout stone that weathered millennia can easily stand up to kitchen use and abuse. What is granite? Granite is a natural stone, composed of at least 20% quartz as well as mica and feldspar. Color choices span the rainbow, from a monochromatic slab to bold patterns. Granite comes in many finished surfaces such as polished, honed, brushed, leather, […]