Many people don't know that there are multiple levels of granite that one can use. Fox Granite co-owner Greg Fox explains Level 1 granite. For this and other tips, visit www.foxgranitecountertops.com.
I realize this is quite old, but if you see this I'd like to know what granite you chose as I'm also looking for a white with gray for kitchen counters.
@@lahawk2931 Hi I actually ended up with fantasy brown , don’t let the name foul you it’s mostly white and gray and my granite guy found the slabs with the least brown in it. But I love the subtle hint of the light brown in it because it matches well with my wood accents around the house. It’s been 4 years from my kitchen renovation. My counter tops get lots of compliments.
@@jenACIS1 Thank you Jen for the reply. As soon as I heard Fantasy Brown,, yes I would have anticipated more brown. I sometimes wonder where the names come from, as they often don't reflect the color in the name. What edge did you do? I was thinking eased, but I've heard some say that it chips more than a more rounded edge. Also, the house was built in the mid 30's so don't want something that looks too contemporary. Did you get a granite that was already sealed? I googled FB and that is pretty....of course, they can all look SO different which is what makes natural stone so interesting.
veining is the result of different minerals and deposits in the stone - while beautiful, these veins are a break in the continuous strength that a more subdued (less veins/more consistent pattern) would have.... this doesnt mean that exotic granites are by any means weak though...they just tend to bee less strong than most level 1's
I am trying to find the one with the most grey and white in a level 1. Is that option available? as well as is the Viscount White a level 1?
I realize this is quite old, but if you see this I'd like to know what granite you chose as I'm also looking for a white with gray for kitchen counters.
@@lahawk2931 Hi I actually ended up with fantasy brown , don’t let the name foul you it’s mostly white and gray and my granite guy found the slabs with the least brown in it. But I love the subtle hint of the light brown in it because it matches well with my wood accents around the house. It’s been 4 years from my kitchen renovation. My counter tops get lots of compliments.
@@jenACIS1 Thank you Jen for the reply. As soon as I heard Fantasy Brown,, yes I would have anticipated more brown. I sometimes wonder where the names come from, as they often don't reflect the color in the name. What edge did you do? I was thinking eased, but I've heard some say that it chips more than a more rounded edge. Also, the house was built in the mid 30's so don't want something that looks too contemporary. Did you get a granite that was already sealed? I googled FB and that is pretty....of course, they can all look SO different which is what makes natural stone so interesting.
Why would a Level One Granite be more durable than an exotic granite?
veining is the result of different minerals and deposits in the stone - while beautiful, these veins are a break in the continuous strength that a more subdued (less veins/more consistent pattern) would have.... this doesnt mean that exotic granites are by any means weak though...they just tend to bee less strong than most level 1's