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If you’re planning a kitchen refurb, you’ll quickly learn that there’s a wealth of detail in every decision, from the tiling to the tap – and that’s before you start shopping for appliances. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we specialise in stone kitchen worktops and our experienced team are on hand to help you understand the industry jargon and make the right decision for your home. Below you’ll find answers to some of the more common questions we get asked about kitchen worktops. What do you call it anyway? There […]

How to clean porcelain worktops Although they sound fragile, porcelain worktops are easy to clean and care for. Modern manufacturing processes have transformed the humble ceramic into a beautiful and practical worktop material that can stand up to the rough and tumble of everyday life without chipping, scratching or cracking. Daily cleaning routine for porcelain worktops Porcelain kitchen worktops are non-porous which means that there’s nowhere for germs, dirt particles or tiny scraps of food to hide. They are also waterproof, which means they don’t absorb liquids (no stains!) or […]

Granite is an inorganic material that has many of the appropriate conditions to let it be used as the surface material for kitchen worktops. It is one of the most used because of its features, among which are its hardness and heat resistance, resistance to water or moisture intake, and its anti abrasive or corrosive features – juices and liquids that are commonly used in everyday cooking are unlikely to harm it. Besides being very hygienic when well maintained, it is particularly durable and resistant to marks and stains.