Atlanta Granite Suppliers, Premier Surfaces, Mention Protecting Granite Counters from Heat Damage

    NORCROSS, GA, July 26, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Granite countertops are popular not just for their beauty but for their durability. They still require care and some precautionary measures. Granite can resist extreme heat. However, Premier Surfaces, one of the top sellers of granite countertops in Alabama, reminds us that preventative steps are necessary to protect your granite surfaces from heat damage.

Don't Forget to Reseal

It is essential that granite surfaces are sealed properly. A good stoneware manufacturer will place a quality sealant on the stone before it is installed. Granite also needs to be resealed on a regular basis. As soon as you note that water is no longer beading on the surface, it is probably time to have it resealed. Check with your granite retailer to see if they have a resealing maintenance plan.

Protect Surfaces from Extremely Hot Items

Avoid placing hot cookware and serving dishes directly on granite surfaces. It is best to place trivets or potholders underneath these items. At the very least, let them cool off for a few moments on a cool burner before you move them to the countertop. This will help prevent stains as well as heat damage. If one spot is repeatedly exposed to very hot cookware, the state of the granite changes, and scorch marks or scratches can result. Excessive direct heat can soften the surface and enable it to be gouged.

Premier Surfaces, one of the leading Atlanta granite countertops retailers, notes that preventative measures are important anywhere you have granite surfaces. In the cities where Premier Surfaces has showrooms, such as Birmingham, granite is often used for outside kitchens and barbecue areas. Many people use it in bathrooms and for fireplaces as well. Keep hot curling irons away from bathroom granite surfaces, and keep hot fire pokers from touching granite fireplaces.

Dara Summers, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Premier Surfaces, notes, "One of the things people love about granite is that it is practically indestructible. However, it's a big investment, and we remind customers that some simple precautions can protect that investment." Premier Surfaces also sells other types of stone, including marble in Atlanta and its other showrooms. For more information on the products and services, and to find the locations of their showrooms, visit their website at http://www.premiersurfaces.com.

About Premier Surfaces:
Premier Surfaces is the premier source for granite countertops in the Southeast, with locations in Atlanta, Birmingham and Huntsville, Ala. As the only company in Georgia accredited by the Marble Institute of America, Premier Surfaces is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality in both products and service.

For more information, please visit http://www.premiersurfaces.com.

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