What’s the difference between Sintered Stone and Granite?
Investing in a new kitchen or starting a new remodeling project isn’t something to rush. It is a series of steps and decisions. One of the most important decisions you have to make is what kind of material, color, and pattern your countertops will consist of. Sintered Stone, Quartz, and Granite are just a few options. In our previous blogs, we have compare the difference between Sintered Stone and Quartz. Today, we will do some comparison between Sintered Stone and Granite.
The fundamental difference is that Sintered Stone is a manufactured piece of stone, while Granite is a entirely natural material. So Granite can give you the most significant “natural stone” look out of all of your countertop options. But since Granite is a natural stone, it’s harder to achieve a single-piece appearance.
Granite is a very durable material to avoid cracking and breaking, as well as heat resistant. Granite is also tough enough to dull knives! However since Granite is a natural material it is quite porous and must be sealed every 6 months. At meanwhile, Granite is a costly option as it is cut from natural stone.
Similar to the Granite mentioned above, Sintered Stone is resistant to heat, as well as ice and freezing temperatures. It is also resistant to scratches and UV rays that can cause imperfections in the surface. Our specialized Sintering Technology makes Sintered Stone products the best in the construction business, adding both quality and value to your kitchen.
Additionally, sintered stone has a broad selections of colors, pigmentation and designs available, while granite is typically based on the natural elements creating it. LingBiao Sintered Stons have many book-matched and continues veins available for customer choice.
While Granite is a porous material, Sintered Stone is the opposite, instead being a waterproof material without needing to be sealed. Thanks to the resistance to scratching and the waterproof quality, it is way more hygienic than Granite that could harbor bacteria if not taken care of properly. Sintered Stone is also very easy to clean. It’s resistant to harsh chemicals, so lots of cleaning products can be used to clean the surfaces.
Granite is an extremely heavy material and can be quite difficult to install yourself, this is generally the same when it comes to this type of stone, but Sintered Stone is lighter, depending on the size.
Ultimately, the choice for your new countertop material rests with you. But, it may depend on your budget and customization needs, but whatever your preference is, our experts can help you every step of the way. To learn more about your countertop options, leave us a message, or give us a call at +86 13303358455.
