Best Outdoor Kitchen Countertops in Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Guelph

We would highly recommend you to shelter your countertop with a patio roof or give it enough shade using umbrellas. This avoids the stone from getting discolored due to the harmful sun rays. To keep your countertops clean, use mild soap water or any of the dedicated stone cleaning products.

Ensure to tidy up your granite countertop on a regular basis. The best way to clean is to remove the residue first and then clean it with soap and water. Clean your kitchen surface using cleansers that do not contain bleach or harsh abrasives.

With proper installation and maintenance, the granite countertops remain unaffected by normal weather conditions.

Do not let wet leaves accumulate on your granite countertops for longer periods. We recommend you to cover the countertops if you’re not using them due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Generally, candle wax marks will leave a residue in the pores of the stone that will eventually dissipate. However, the usage of plates or candle trays is recommended.

If not cleaned properly, citronella oil can stain your granite. If left unattended, the oil can penetrate through the sealer’s protection. We suggest you to use some type of plate or tray to store the citronella oil containers.

You can tidy up the rust stain area on your countertop by using baking soda and water. Use a brush and agitate the rust-affected area. If the rust is more stubborn, then you may need to use a rust remover, such as Iron Out, which is commercially available and acceptable for use on granite (it cannot be used on marble or limestone).

Use water to rinse off any loose particles and other foreign body, and then apply soap water to give a clean wash. If you feel additional cleaning is necessary, you can clean with any kitchen surface cleanser that does not contain bleach or harsh abrasives.

You need not disinfect your countertops. A quick soap water wash is sufficient as it involves antibacterial agents. Usage of a stone cleaning agent or a kitchen cleanser that does not contain bleach or harsh abrasives is recommended.

Installation remains the same when it comes to both outdoor and indoor granite countertops. Overhangs do not require support until and unless they are greater than 10″. We can advise you regarding the specific supports necessary for your application.

The stone should be supported by a rigid foundation for prolonged use. Unstable foundations tend to affect your stone if your installation has seams. Smaller, individual pieces of the stone may not necessarily be affected by these circumstances.

Outdoor kitchen can be installed on different types of flooring or foundations. However, we recommend you use poured footing when setting up an outdoor kitchen. Poured footing is not required for smaller pieces of stone. It can be used with bricks or pavers if they are available as individual pieces.

Yes. Granite is an excellent choice for fire pit or fireplace as it is a non-combustible material. That being said, we don’t provide warranty.

Yes. Extreme weather conditions can affect sealer’s protection. Countertops need to be re-sealed as per requirements. An effective and good penetrating or impregnating sealer should be used to re-seal.

Cool off your countertops/tabletops by treating them with tepid water. Do not use cold water as the stone needs to cool gradually. Usage of umbrellas or building a roof above the countertop also can help.