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June 2, 2008
Natural stone called CHINA for kitchen countertop
I went to very nice kitchen store in Chinatown and found very nice white countertop! I fell in love with it and want to put it for my new kitchen coutertop. The store agent said that it's called china (not related with Chinese) and similar characteristics of granite. I want to know more about china stone. Anyone use it ?? Please give me your opinions! Thank you!!
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Not sure but I think "china stone" is just a pseudo-trade name for white granite, like "ironwood" = "ipe".
Posted by: Steve at June 2, 2008 10:59 AM
I recently purchased granite for one of my rentals. I was told by the seller that the darker the granite the more durable it is and less susceptible to stains. If you buy white granite I don't think it will age well.
Posted by: Brooklynnative at June 2, 2008 11:25 AM
I have dark granite though, and I don't like it any better than white granite. It hides darker stains sure, but it shows the milky spots from water. Which looks gross.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 1:49 PM
Is it pseudo trade name of granite? I was told that china is much cheaper than granite and marble. I googled it, but there is no info about it. Anyone know it??
Posted by: momo at June 2, 2008 2:32 PM
Any solid color granite is going to be a bit of a maintenance queen.
Posted by: Steve at June 2, 2008 5:07 PM
Am I blind or something? I have read about stained granite many times on this site, but I have had no experience. My granite is a light color grey-green with specks. It's honed and I've never ever done any kind of sealing treatment. I spill coffee, chinese food, whatever on it and wait hours to clean it up - no stains. If water sits on it in areas around the sink, it darkens, but that disappears in no time once it's dry. Maybe my eyes are just going.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 6:36 PM
I've got gray speckled granite counters too. I had a leaky drip maker which left a nice brown stain under the unit. It probably took a week or two but it's there nevertheless. My neighbor's son-in-law owns a granite company in NJ and says he's got a product to take it out on his next trip.
Posted by: Steve at June 3, 2008 12:18 AM
When I was looking for white Thassos marble for my bathroom, I was told I could use "china white" as it is just as white and far less expensive. It turns out however, that this substance is made of glass and so unlike stone, it cannot be cut to the specificity you would cut marble and so for wet areas like a kitchen and bath, you end up with not perfect angles, leaving you open to water seepage. The pieces I ordered were jagged, not cut to 90 degree angles and when I asked for them to be redone, I was told it was not possible. Plus, though I don't know this for sure, a glass substance in a kitchen probably leaves you open to chipping. I'd advise against.
Posted by: jlo at June 3, 2008 8:00 AM
"china white" that is exactly what I am talking about. I was told that it's natural stone. And I saw the rough corner edge as well. You are so right. I will go for marble even though I am scared of knowing quotation of marble,,,.Thanks, jlo.
Posted by: guest at June 3, 2008 8:09 AM
marble should not be used in a kitchen. it stains easily and is porous and therefore, unsanitary...believe me...its true.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 4, 2008 3:34 PM
As agreed with dave, marble is not recommended to use in countertop, esp. white stone. As experiences, granite can be best choice. Any countertop layout? send me at hilly@amoyfortune.com
Posted by: hilly105 at August 6, 2008 10:13 PM
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