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Is granite a solid surface countertop.
No grout lines no gaps and no places to collect bacteria mold and mildew.
Another highly popular choice in natural stone options is granite.
Due to brand competition it is a lower priced and popular material quartz is the catchy marketing term for what is more widely known as engineered stone itself a term for a slurry of natural minerals combined with resins to create a hard rock like surface for.
Attaching an undermount sink to granite countertops is a common alternative.
Solid surface countertops can be refinished by a professional if they become stained or scratched.
Granite countertops are generally fabricated from 1 inch thick slabs and cannot be melted to attach a fully integrated sink.
Others may dislike it because of its plastic like uniform and plain appearance.
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Solid surface sinks are chemically bonded to the countertop creating a smooth one piece look.
Unlike granite solid surface countertops are devoid of complex patterns and elaborate veining s making it an ideal purchase for families who would like to have a countertop that doesn t take away all the attention.
Sinks mounted under granite will have visible seams.