Many exotic granites have lots of irregularities in them which is what makes them so interesting to look at.
Why does some granite have mesh on the back.
How to fix dull granite countertops.
Granite countertops can add a sleek elegance to any kitchen and because they re highly durable they don t require much maintenance.
Over time however.
Some granite is very uniform with no veins and fissures.
This solution gives a strong and durable surface for transportation purposes and to avoid breakage.
It does not need the mesh on the back because it is stable.
They have veins streaks of quartz lots of movement.
The more fragile marbles have also a reinforced backing support usually in a form of a fiberglass mesh.
In part 2 of our series we explore why there is mesh on your granite slab.
The mesh backing is added at the quarry or wherever the stone is processed to add support during shipping and also fabricating the slab.