Q. Why is granite an excellent material for kitchen countertops?
A.Once polished, natural granite will maintain its high gloss virtually forever. Normal use of kitchen knives, cutlery, and cookware leaves no scratches. Heat has almost no effect on natural granite, making it much safer than synthetic surfaces with polyesters and resins. Pots and pans heated to 900 degrees Fahrenheit will not dull natural granite's lustrous finish, but the use of trivets is recommended to keep your granite counter clean.
Q. Can granite get stained and do I need to seal it?
A. Granite is a highly dense material and relatively porous so it can get stained if a spill is not cleaned quickly. Sealing the surface with a water-based sealant is therefore recommended to protect the granite from water patches and stains. Sealing can be done once a year or once every two years depending on the usage of the surface.
Q. Does Sunset Granite LLC do granite installation?
A. Yes, we can do all or any part of your installation. We also provide demolition services.
Q. Does Sunset Granite LLC do any cutting?
A. We provide a wide range of cutting and fabricating services. Provide us with your exact dimensions and we will cut your granite to your specifications. Please contact sales for prices.
Q. How do I obtain granite samples?
A. If you are in the Portland area, give us a call and we can arrange for you to pick up free samples in our store. We can also arrange to ship up to 3 samples to you for a $25 charge. This charge covers the actual costs of handling, packaging, and courier delivery. Any additional samples (in the same package) cost an extra $5.00 each. The sample pieces are approximately 4"x 4".
Q. Do I have to be a contractor to purchase from Sunset Granite LLC?
A. No. We sell directly to the public. The prices on our website are the prices we offer to everyone.
Q. Do you offer any further discounts for trades people?
A. The prices we show on our web site are our best prices for small quantities. If you are interested in purchasing crate quantities, please contact sales for a quote.
Q. How are residential deliveries made?
A. For local deliveries, the granite will be delivered on an A-frame trailer. If Sunset Granite is delivering for a customer self install, the customer is responsible for unloading the material.
Q. What forms of payment do you accept?
A. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
Q. Where is your warehouse located?
A. Sunset Granite LLC has a warehouse located in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Q. How much does granite weigh?
A. Granite countertops weigh approximately 12.8 lbs./sq.ft., or approximately 225lbs for a standard countertop.
Q. How are granite products packed?
A. Local deliveries are secured to an A-frame and transported to the customer's location.
Q. Is your granite real and why is it so inexpensive?
A. All the granite products sold by Sunset Granite LLC are genuine granite, produced from natural rock and are first quality. We are able to sell at such low prices because we ship directly from the production site and buy in large quantities.
Q. How do I know Sunset Granite LLC's granite is high quality?
A. Sunset Granite LLC supplies only first quality material. The quality of the material is determined by measuring different parameters of a granite product through the entire production process:
Mining – Our granites are mined utilizing modern methods.
Cutting – Our granites are cut by using water as coolant ensuring a lifetime of quality for the product.
Dimensions – Product dimensions are controlled within the stipulated limits of predetermined standards.
Sunset Granite LLC
3155 SW 234th Ave. # L
Hillsboro, OR 97123
email: sales@sunsetgranite.com
Or call for an appointment
Phone: 503 649-5852
Fax: 866 287-7159
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