jmcquown wrote:
>
> "Jean B." > wrote in message
> ...
>> sf wrote:
>>> On Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:36:57 -0700 (PDT), Helpful person
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sep 7, 12:33 pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have granite counters in my new kitchen. It is relevant to add
>>>>> that this is antiqued granite, and it has many beautiful mica
>>>>> inclusions. The pro is that the counters are gorgeous. The con:
>>>>> it is unforgiving. One has to be very careful when putting
>>>>> breakable things down. Also the inclusions make this counter
>>>>> somewhat fragile. I don't know whether I would do this over
>>>>> again. I get great pleasure from looking at the counters, feeling
>>>>> them, but having to be really careful is kind-of a pain.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know you only asked about counters, but is your neighbor working
>>>>> with a professional designer? I did, but I also selected
>>>>> appliances, working with measurements she gave me. There are
>>>>> things your neighbor should be aware of in this regard.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jean B.
>>>> Very strange. Granite is certainly not particularly fragile. Does
>>>> yours have a particular problem?
>>>
>>> She said: "Also the inclusions make this counter somewhat fragile."
>>> I imagine that if she has "to be careful when putting breakable things
>>> down", that she must really whack the counter with her unbreakable
>>> items.
>>>
>> I don't. I have NEVER whacked things down--probably much less than
>> almost anyone here or anywhere. BUT I have to be ultracareful
>> now--and that is so breakable things don't break. The granite is
>> another issue, and its problem is that the mica makes it relatively
>> fragile.
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
> ******************
> When I watch HGTV (fairly often) and they're redoing a kitchen, they
> often specifically point out how pretty the mica makes the granite
> countertops look. Pretty, yes. Sparkly, even. But it's basically
> another element contained in the stone... some consider it a flaw.
>
> Jill

I think such things are fine if the surfaces have the normal
glossy finish. Mine don't have that, which undoubtedly adds to
their vulnerability.

--
Jean B.