As a material that comes straight from the Earth, natural stones continue to be not only some of the most beautiful home materials, but the most sustainable and environmentally friendly. Natural stone flooring and countertops are highly durable and can last for hundreds of years. The ancient Egyptian and Roman cultures proved long ago, just how durable stone material is with examples like pyramids and the Pantheon.  As a totally natural material is also completely safe for your family as it emits no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and can be cleaned with gentle Ph neutral dish detergent. As a 100% recyclable material, it is one of the oldest, natural and sustainable building material available in the home building market today!

 

A: No, scientists have consistently proved this urban legend to be false. After the study of hundreds of types of granite and thousands of samples, it has been proven that granite countertops do not contribute to harmful levels of radon or radiation in homes. In fact, they emit no more radiation than a potato or a banana, which (don’t worry) is not very much!

 

A: Yes, at NK Stone we use a high quality inpregnator/sealer on every piece of natural stone that leaves our shop. This product increases moisture and stain resistance by decreasing absorbancy.

A: No, one of the joys of using a natural stone is that it is naturally heat resistant! You can place hot pans directly on your countertop and it will not damage the surface.