FAQ

General

How often do I need to seal my marble counters?

The frequency depends on multiple factors like how often you use the counter, what products the counter is exposed to and how often. Marble counters will need to be sealed more often (every 6-9 months) compared to other stone types due to their porosity. There are no pre-defined timelines but, your fabricator/ builder will be able to guide you better or refer to the instructions provided by the sealer brand.

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What does a sealer do?

A sealer attaches to the surface of the stone and protects it from staining, scratching and losing shine.

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What is an impregnator sealer? How does it work?

An Impregnator sealer penetrates the surface of the stone and forms permanent bonds to protect the stone against staining, scratching and loosing shine.

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What is the best stone color to use around a fireplace?

The best color for your home depends on your personality, preference and the look you are trying to achieve. As a general guideline,

light stones reflect light making a room appear bigger and brighter while dark stones absorb light making a room appear smaller and more intimate.
However, using a dark stone or a stone with a lot of drama on 1 wall in a well-lit area or a light-colored room, will help attract focus and highlight the wall.

Will I see seams on my countertop?

Seams are inevitable depending on the size of your countertop. It’s best to speak with your fabricator about the layout and seam size before starting the job.

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Natural Stone

What products can I use to clean my granite countertop?

Check out our Care and Maintenance guides under the Resources section.

What types of Natural Stone do you carry?

Cosmos offers a huge variety of Natural Stones. Click Granite, Marble, Quartzite, Onyx, Schist, Soap Stone or Semi-Precious to see our natural stone offerings.

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Where can I use natural stone in my house?

Natural stone can be used in numerous applications, both on the interior and exterior of your home. They can be used as counter tops in kitchens, bars, laundry rooms, vanity tops in bathrooms, tabletops, flooring, walkways, building facades, interior wall cladding, fireplace surrounds, accent walls, stairs – landings and risers, patios, etc.

Why are some stones so expensive?

Stone prices vary largely, and this is mostly to do with the location and size of the stone quarries. Remote or smaller quarries mean that they are harder to get to and harder to quarry which leads to a scarcity of product and surge in pricing. Other factors could be the mineral content in the stone and the cost of logistics in bringing the product to you.

Why is granite the most used stone type in kitchens?

Kitchen and bar counters are commonly exposed to liquids like water, milk, juices, wine or other alcohol, acidic substances like citrus vegetables, some fruits, acetic acid as well as sharp utensils, all of which can damage any countertop. However, Granite is one of the strongest and most dense stones in nature with high tolerance to heat and tension due to which it is resistant to etching, staining and absorption making it one of the top choices for use in kitchens and bars. Click Granite to see our huge collection of this Natural Stone.

Quartz

Can I cut directly on Cosmos Quartz?

No, you will ruin your knives. Quartz is much harder than steel and should not be used as a cutting surface. You must use a cutting board that is appropriate for your cutting tools.

Can I use hot pots directly on the surface?

No, you must use a trivet or hot pad to ensure protection for any countertop surface from heated cookware. You cannot put hot pots directly on the surface. No countertop material is completely unaffected by direct heat.

Do I need to seal Cosmos Quartz counters?

Cosmos Quartz counters do not require to be sealed.

Do I need to seal my Cosmos Quartz counters?