River White Granite Countertops

River White Granite With Eased Edges Kitchen Countertops, Sink Holes Precut

River white granite countertops are in high demand due to their inherent beauty. So many homeowners or commercial buildings designers would probably expect them to be expensive. But River White granite is being dug out of the ground at an exceptional rate – which helps bring the cost down a fair bit. Because of this, it is priced as a mid-range granite. River White granite from India has low variations in its white and gray veining with small deep burgundy flecks. River white is a durable granite that is recommended for interior and exterior projects such as granite countertops and backsplashes and is available in both tiles and slabs.

If you decide to go for the River White granite countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, one thing you must prepare for is its high maintenance requirement. First, it’s white, meaning it’s quite susceptible to stains and scratches. And when it happens, it’s usually quite visible. Also, it’s porous, meaning stains can easily etch onto it.

Can you heat a river white granite kitchen countertop? 

“There is a solution out there for homeowners who are unhappy with the cold feel of their beautiful stone surface, one that doesn’t involve the installation of brand new countertops. Stick-on heating mats for stone countertops are becoming a popular luxury item for both existing and new countertop installations. The ultra-thin mats simply stick on underneath the stone, warming up the surface about twenty-five degrees.”

Do all granite kitchen countertops need to be sealed? 

“No, only those that are porous. Although it is the hardest stone known to man, its porosity varies from quarry to quarry and from slab to slab. But this characteristic is easily checked by pouring a little water on it in an inconspicuous location. If it sits there for 30 minutes, the countertop does not need to be sealed. If it absorbs rapidly, the countertop should be sealed.”