What does porous mean in reference to natural stones?
“Porous” means a stone has pores (like your skin). Pores are tiny holes in the stone, often microscopic, that can allow air, liquids, foods, etc. to penetrate or be absorbed into the stone. This can cause stains and etching. Natural stones can have different levels of porosity, meaning some stones are very porous, while others are only slightly porous. Most natural stones are porous on some level. When a stone’s porosity is too high, they are often sealed to prevent problems. Granite, marble and limestone for example are porous and generally protected with a sealant.
What is the difference between Corian and natural stone countertops?
Corian is a man-made solid surface material made by DuPont, while natural stone products are either cut from the earth, or an aggregate material made from natural stone. Corian is sometimes slightly less expensive than natural stone, but it is far more susceptible to scratching and heat damage than most stone countertops.
What does porous mean in reference to natural stones?
“Porous” means a stone has pores (like your skin). Pores are tiny holes in the stone, often microscopic, that can allow air, liquids, foods, etc. to penetrate or be absorbed into the stone. This can cause stains and etching. Natural stones can have different levels of porosity, meaning some stones are very porous, while others are only slightly porous. Most natural stones are porous on some level. When a stone’s porosity is too high, they are often sealed to prevent problems. Granite, marble and limestone for example are porous and generally protected with a sealant.
