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Floors
:
Slabs look better than tiles.
Check material for staining, water absorption and rusting.
Consider surface finishes other than polished.
Darker colours preferable in commercial areas.
Free lengths can be used. |
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Walls
:
Slabs look much better than tiles.
Surface finishes other than polished can be consider for external
walls.
Keep weight in mind. |
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Skirtings
at bottom of wall :
Long thin slabs can be used.
Finishes other than polished can be used. |
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Window
sills / Door and window frames :
Slab edges can be rounded or chamfered, and polished. |
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Kitchen
Platforms - home :
Fine grain material looks better than coarse grain.
Material should be checked for staining, water absorption and
pin holes.
Front edges of slabs can be rounded and polished, or water-restraining
strip can be put.
For backsplash area, use granite strips in lengths matching
the countertop lengths. |
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Kitchen
Platforms - commercial :
Defective material can be used to lower the cost since hygiene
is the main consideration. |
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Bathroom
Platforms :
Rounding of edges or cut-out of basins should be got done from
a professional company. |
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Counter
Tops :
3 cm thick slabs look better than 2 cm ones.
Front edge can be profiled and shaped and polished. |
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Shelves
e.g for showpieces at home / shops :
Tiles or thin slabs with both surfaces polished can be used.
Edges can be rounded or chamfered, and polished. |
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Standing
Dividers :
Edges can be rounded or chamfered, and polished. |
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Table
Tops and other furniture :
Buy only when completed including the edges and the legs. |
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Nameplates
:
Fine-grain black granite with edges chamfered gives the best
contrast with the lettering. |