Beautifully Natural: A Granite Kitchen Backsplash

Having a good backsplash is important in a kitchen for working purposes first of all. The excessive heat from cooking along with splashing from grease and other foods can damage a wall if it is not protected. While there are many different types and styles to choose from, granite kitchen backsplash can really give the needed protection. 

The main draw for using granite is how well it performs in the kitchen. Granite is a very hard material that almost cannot be chipped or dinged. Also, the rock can take excessive amounts of heat as well. Another important consideration when putting in a backsplash that sunlight can hit is whether it will fade with ultraviolet. True granite kitchen backsplash will not. The only real issue with using granite is that because it is a natural rock, it is a bit porous. This means that any spills on it should be wiped up quickly, though if it has been sealed it will help to avoid any seeping in.

There are four main types of finishes that people can choose to work within their kitchens when using granite for their kitchen backsplash. The two that are most common and easiest to take care of are honed and then polished. A honed finish is when the rock has been worked to have a smoother surface. It is not really reflective, but has more of a dull look. For that really shiny appearance, getting a polished surface is what to pick. This also makes the granite less porous so that will help with the wear. The other two types that are just as beautiful, though with a rougher, natural rocky appearance is flamed or brushed. The main thing to consider is how much wear you expect that area of backsplash to have, and how it will look with the area around it. Some may even choose to use a combination of textures to add depth to the total appearance.

Taking care of a granite kitchen splash is fairly easy. Usually a simple warm water and light soap detergent will wipe up the surface quite well. In order to keep the rock from absorbing any unwanted cooking smells or other substances that can affect porous material, the surface will need to get a sealer put on it about twice a year. The sealer will penetrate the rock to protect it. Other than that, the only maintenance worry is to keep very acidic cleaners away from the actual surface. These materials have the potential to stain the granite.

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