Interior decoration with natural stone will never go out of style. Such cladding will remain the most popular due to environmental friendliness, strength and beauty. Among the popular natural materials, granite occupies a worthy place; products made 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 thousands of years. 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 you can find stones in yellow, pink, red or green. Hepopular for its natural hardness and texture.
The pattern on the stone can be very diverse, it depends on its structure and even on the direction of sawing the monolith.
Granite types popular in design
Previously, granite was considered exclusively as a material for finishing the facades of buildings and embankments. Now it is used to decorate offices, banks and other prestigious institutions. Types of stone often used in interior design:
- amphibolite;
- Dymovsky;
- yellow;
- Kamenogorsk;
- Mansurovsky;
- "Revival";
- Yuzhno-Sultaevsky;
- yellow-red.
Imported stone is more popular, it is used to make exclusive models and create expensive interior projects. The most commonly used varieties are Ivory Brown, Star Galaxy, Gabbo, Colonial Cream, Persa Gold.
Types of edging granite window sills:
- rectangular (mounted under one window);
- curvilinear (depending on the shape of the room);
- bay windows (connect several windows in a semicircle);
- window sill, smoothly turning into the countertop (expands the working area);
- framed options.
Benefits 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 saw boards, such a window sill will serve several generations of the family.
The pattern of granite stone is almost never repeated, its use in the design of the room makes the interior unique, lively 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 maintain, environmentally friendly, and is not damaged by 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 window sill and not be afraid that it will be damaged if water is accidentally spilled 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 (outdoor window sills).
Material imperfections
Granite window sills also have disadvantages, although they are not so significant. One of them is a lot of weight. Not all floors are designed for such loads. Most often this applies to high-rise buildings, in private houses you can equip such window sills without fear.
Another drawback is that the price of granite window sills is quite high, but still they are cheaper than marble products.
The material also hasnegative feature - it can be radioactive. It is recommended to buy safety class 1 granite 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. The full version will cost more. An alternative can be a model made from the remnants of granite, which can be ordered relatively inexpensively. In the case of high-quality processing, such a design will also have an attractive appearance.
An important parameter is the type of surface treatment. The price also depends on how high the window sill will be created. 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 their care. In order for them to look attractive for many years, you need to follow some recommendations.
You can not leave the surface wet for a long time, such a window sill will not swell from water, but it may lose its luster. Granite is considered to be very durable, but on such a window sill it is impossible to carry out work related to hitting the surface with sharp objects.
Granite surface can be cleaned using dishwashing detergent (do not use abrasives). Periodically it needs to be polished to enhance the shine. Polishing creams are sold at any home improvement department.
Window sillsgranite is the best option for decorating the kitchen. They are not only practical, but also can become an ornament of any interior. The texture and color of the stone are almost never repeated, all products made from it can be called unique, exclusive. Granite lends itself well to polishing. When the rays of the sun hit it, the effect of a diamond glow appears.
