Category: Finishes
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
Granite is a natural igneous stone, very hard and low in absorption, used for entrance floors, stairs, kitchen tops, thresholds and facades, in polished, honed and rough anti-slip finishes.
Why it matters on a project
It resists scratches and heat better than marble, but is heavier, harder to cut and costlier to install in special shapes.
Measurement and pricing
Floors and cladding in square metres, stairs, thresholds and skirting in linear metres, stating thickness and finish.
Common mistake
Using polished granite on outdoor stairs or around a pool, where it turns slippery when wet.
Frequently asked questions
Granite or marble for the kitchen?
Granite, as it resists acid, heat and scratches better.
Which finish suits outdoors?
Honed or rough anti-slip, not polished.
Related terms
- MarbleA natural stone used for floors, walls and stairs, requiring periodic surface protection.
- Stone claddingCovering facades with natural stone panels fixed to the building.
- Anti-slip flooringFlooring with a textured surface rated for slip resistance.
- StaircaseA concrete or steel element linking floors with risers, treads and landings.
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