Interior decoration with natural stone will never go out of style. Such cladding will remain the most popular due to environmental friendliness, durability and beauty. Among the popular natural materials, granite occupies a worthy place, and products from it look stylish and presentable. Granite window sills will harmoniously fit into the design of the room, focusing on elegance and durability.
Features of granite stone
Granite has been used for construction for many millennia. Some granite structures have survived to this day. The stone belongs to the most common rocks, it was formed as a result of volcanic eruptions that occurred millions of years ago. Granite is almost twice as strong as marble.
The most common color of granite is light gray, but sometimes stones can be found in yellow, pink, red or green. It is popular for its natural hardness and texture.
The pattern on the stone can be the most diverse, it depends on its structure and even on the direction of sawing the monolith.
Types of granite, popular in design
Previously, granite was considered exclusively as a material for the decoration of building facades and embankments. Now it is used to design offices, banks and other prestigious institutions. Types of stone, often used in the design of a room:
- amphibolite;
- smoke
- yellow;
- Kamenogorsk;
- Mansurovsky;
- "Renaissance";
- South Sultaevsky;
- yellow red.
Imported stone is more popular, it goes on the manufacture of exclusive models and the creation of expensive interior projects. The most commonly used varieties are Ivory Brown, Star Galaxy, Gabbo, Colonial Cream, Persa Gold.
Types of edging of granite window sills:
- rectangular (mounted under one window);
- curved (depending on the shape of the room);
- bay windows (connect several windows in a semicircle);
- a windowsill, smoothly turning into a countertop (expands the working area);
- framed options.
Advantages for room decoration
With the help of this material you can radically change the interior. Granite is the best edging for window sills. It does not require painstaking care and serves for many years. If you do not chop meat on it with an ax and do not cut boards, such a windowsill will serve several generations of the family.
The pattern of granite stone is almost not repeated, its use in the design of the room makes the interior unique, vibrant and warm. Granite goes well with metal, wood, ceramics and other types of stone.
Due to its high resistance to moisture, the material does not swell from water and does not swell. It is easy to care for, environmentally friendly, and is not damaged by exposure to acids. Granite is not afraid of temperature changes, it will not be damaged by hot dishes, bright sunlight.
There are no restrictions on the use of this stone; you can put flower pots on the granite windowsill and not be afraid that it will be damaged if water accidentally spills on it.
The high strength and frost resistance of the stone allows it to be used not only indoors, but also used outdoors to decorate the facade (external window sills).
Material flaws
Granite window sills also have drawbacks, although they are not so significant. One of them is a lot of weight. Not all homes have ceilings designed for such loads. Most often this applies to high-rise buildings, in private homes you can equip such window sills without fear.
Another disadvantage is that the price of granite window sills is quite high, but still they are cheaper than marble products.
Also, the material has a negative feature - it can be radioactive. It is recommended to buy granite of safety class 1 from reliable manufacturers.
Price
The cost of a granite window sill is calculated individually and ranges from 4,900 to 13,700 rubles. It depends on the type of stone chosen, the shape of the future window sill and its size. One-piece option will cost more. An alternative may be a model of granite residues, which can be ordered relatively inexpensively. In the case of high-quality processing, this design will also have an attractive appearance.
An important parameter is the type of surface treatment. The price also depends on the height of the window sill. It is recommended to choose models with a thickness of 2-3 cm. Also, the cost may increase when ordering delivery and installation of a granite window sill.
Care Tips
Granite window sills are extremely unpretentious in care. In order for them to look attractive for many years, you need to adhere to some recommendations.
You can not leave the surface moist for a long time, such a windowsill will not swell from the water, but it may lose its luster. Granite is considered to be very durable, however, on such a window sill it is impossible to carry out work associated with hitting the surface with sharp objects.
The granite surface can be wiped using a dishwashing detergent (do not use abrasive substances). Periodically, it must be polished to enhance shine. Polishing creams are sold in any household department.
Granite window sills - the best option for decorating the kitchen. They are not only practical, but can also become an adornment of any interior. The texture and color of the stone is almost not repeated, all products from it can be called unique, exclusive. Granite is very polishable. From falling on it the rays of the sun, the effect of a diamond glow appears.