Granite
How to Clean Granite Steps
Granite is a durable stone that adds elegance to any home. More costly than many other similar materials, granite can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Granite steps are ideal for adding beauty and practicality to your home. It is important to keep granite steps clean so that they maintain their original luster and shine. Although granite steps can be cleaned similarly to other floor surfaces in the home, there are certain measures that can be taken to ensure the granite steps are properly cleaned without harming the stone.
Things You'll Need
Broom or vacuum cleaner
Dustpan
Bleach
Warm water
Bucket
Wet cloth
Dry cloth
Mild dishwashing soap
Soft sponge or rag
Microfiber cloth
Granite cleaner
Granite Steps and Stairs clean steps
1 Sweep up any loose dirt on the granite steps. Use a broom and dust pan or a hose attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
2 Dilute a few cap-fulls of bleach into a bucket of warm water. Wipe the steps with the mixture to disinfect the steps prior to cleaning. Go over the steps with a dry cloth. The bleach and water may cause the steps to look hazy or streaky so you will still need to clean them after disinfecting them.
3 Mix a few drops of mild dishwashing soap into a clean bucket with warm water. Work the soap into the water until you see suds.
4 Wet a soft sponge or rag with the soapy water. Wipe the granite steps thoroughly.
5 Rinse the sponge or rag in the bucket of water when it starts to get dirty. Continue cleaning the steps.
6 Use a cloth with plain, hot water to wipe up the soap suds from the steps. Rinse the rag to remove the soap and repeat until all of the steps are free of soap residue.
7 Wipe the granite steps with a dry microfiber cloth. This will soak up any excess water and remove any leftover soap residue.
8 Apply a granite cleaner polish to the steps after cleaning. You do not need to do this every time you clean the steps, but do so periodically to restore the shine. Follow the instructions on the product for cleaning with granite cleansing products.
Marble
Granite VS Quartz
Granite is a natural material with flaws that go with natural materials. In addition, depending on the granite you choose, you might have some maintenance for sealing the stone occasionally. White granites definately, black maybe never. Granite can have fissures and crack. It is also the most unique and for most types you really must take the time to pick your own slab. Cost can vary from significant less than quartz to significantly more. Much wider price range but also much more economical than quartz if you stick to one of the lower priced granites like Uba Tuba or New Venetian Gold.
Quartz is uniform, there is only a small variation in color from lot to lot, so basically what you pick out is what you get. There is no maintenance at all, never seal. Seams can be a little tighter than granite. Comes in colors natural stone does not. It can stain, but is generally pretty stain resistant. Cost is more than most granite but equal or less than the higher priced granites. Usually equivalent to mid range or slightly higher granite. You don't get this as the most cost effective. You get it because you like it and find it the most practical for you.
"Quartz" is ground up quartz stone, mined out of the ground just like granite, that's mixed together with an epoxy resin, similar to those old clear resin countertops and Corian. I don't see that it's much different environmentallly.
The main benefit it has over granite is that it doesn't need to be sealed (and as pointed out, some granites don't need to be sealed.) All the other differences are really subjective.
What colors of Granite are popular for stairs (steps)?
Pink Granite : G636 , G687 ,G681
Yellow Granite : G682
Black Granite : G684 , Shanxi Black , Black Jack
What kinds of surface finish for granite stairs ?
Surface can be polished, hone, flamed ( fired ) , bush hammered . It subject to where to use of granite stairs and project request .
Quartz
Why granite is popular for steps ?
At the top of the list is granite’s extraordinary natural beauty. With the ability to choose from over 200 granite colors you are assured your countertop will be unique. Granite is by far the most durable of all surfaces used in counter top construction.
Hot pans can be placed on the surface without the worry of burning the surface. Granite can withstand up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures, and disperses the heat throughout its surface area. Most household knives can be used to cut meat and vegetables directly on the granite surface. With proper care granite surface are virtually stain proof.
What is the common sizes for granite stairs ?
Steps: 100~120 x 30~35 x 3cm
Riser: 100~120 x 15 x 2cm
Customize sizes are available.
For more question about Granite stairs , please feel free to contact info(a) stairgranite.com.
Do you produce kitchen countertops?
Yes . We produce kitchen countertops and bathroom countertops with sinks cutout . . We can produce them according to your drawings and seleted granite ,Marble or quartz etc.
For sure quoting you exact information , please let us know your request details as following as much as possible .
1. Material request and color
2. Size
3. Suface finish and edge treatment
4. Quantity
5. Where to use , target price (if possible )
6. Your country
For further information about Granite stairs , please feel free to contact info(a)stairgranite.com .