EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE
WHAT IS VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE AND WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
Viscount White granite, a sought-after stone extracted from quarries near Madanapalle, India, showcases an exquisite blend of white, gray, and black hues, resulting in a captivating visual composition.
it perfect for contemporary bathroom and kitchen countertops. Viscount White has a very soft look that makes it every designer’s dream. It has a low price tag compared with its substitutes, along with durability, making it a perfect choice of countertop. We will drill down into details of Viscount White Granite in the article.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER NAMES FOR VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Viscount White is also known as Silver Cloud Granite, Viscont White, Bianco Viscont White, Wiscont White, Visconte White, Viskont, Madanapalle White, Madanapalli White, Mandana Pali White, Mandana Palli White, Wiscont White, and Madanapalle.
WHAT DOES THE VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE COST PER SQ. FT.?
Depending upon the lot you get, granite fabricator, and project details, the price of Viscount White will vary between $45 to $60 sq. Ft.
WHAT IS VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE’S LEVEL?
The price usually compares to level two to four, or level C to F. Feel free to send us a drawing of your project if you would like to get a price quotation for your Viscount White granite project in Columbus Ohio area.
IS VISCOUNT WHITE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS?
Quartz countertops are usually more expensive than Viscount White Granite countertops.
IS VISCOUNT WHITE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN QUARTZITE COUNTERTOPS?
Most quartzite countertops are more expensive than Viscount White Granite.
WHAT COLORS ARE IN VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Viscount White granite has white, gray, and black tones in it. The pattern is usually swirly.
DOES VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE VARY SLAB TO SLAB?
Viscount White granite exhibits significant variation from block to block and even within individual slabs. To ensure optimal satisfaction, it’s strongly advised to personally choose the slab you prefer before confirming your order. This granite variant offers a spectrum of both light and dark shades. Notably, Viscount White granite often features prominent pattern diversities within its slabs. At Columbus Granite, we maintain a ready inventory of genuine Viscount White slabs. We welcome you to visit our facility, handpick your desired slabs, and obtain a tailored price quote for your project.
HOW DURABLE IS VISCOUNT WHITE?
Viscount White is a very durable granite with little to no natural fissure lines in it. The stone is very dense, so it is least absorbent, making it a stain-resistant granite countertop option. Viscount White granite; its hardness in the Mohs scale is 7. To put it into perspective, soapstone is 2, and marble is 4, most granite is 6, quartzite is 7 or 8. Viscount White’s abrasion resistance is excellent, and the absorption rate is .2% – .25%. Hardness is mm: 0.76, and the bending strength of this stone is (n/mm2): 16.09.
IS VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE HEAT RESISTANT?
Yes, Viscount White Granite is a heat-resistant stone.
IS VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE SCRATCH-RESISTANT?
Yes, Viscount White granite is scratch resistant stone.
CAN VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE GET STAINED?
Any granite can get stained, including Viscount White, due to granite being porous. Some granite (usually light colors) can get stained easier than others. Viscount White Granite is a light color granite, yet it is a very dense stone, so it does not get stained easily.
WHAT IS THE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ON VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Maintaining and cleaning Viscount White granite follows the same principles as any other granite variety. It is advised to apply a sealing treatment to Viscount White Granite annually. For routine daily cleaning, employing a damp cloth and water is suitable, unless you opt for a granite-specific cleaning product. It’s important to avoid using common household cleaners like Windex or Lysol on any granite surface, including Viscount White, as they are not recommended for proper care.
WHAT KIND OF PROJECTS CAN I USE VICCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Viscount White granite is suitable for any project including but not limited to kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, fireplace hearts and surrounds, tub surrounds, shower walls, thresholds, shower entry curbs, shower seats, flooring, outdoor kitchens, and backsplashes.
IS VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE RECOMMENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE?
Not all the granite is recommended for outdoor use, but Viscount White is durable enough granite so it can be used for outdoor projects. Marble, quartzite, and some granite are not recommended for outdoor use.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES IN USING VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Extreme color and pattern variations among different slabs are the biggest challenges in using Viscount White granite. But you can easily overcome this challenge by visiting our granite fabrication shop and appraising your layout prior to fabrication.
WHAT ARE SOME ALTERNATIVES TO VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Bianco Romano Granite, Brown Fantasy Dolamite, River White Granite, White Spring Granite, Giallo Ornamental Granite, Valle Nevado Granite, Moon White Granite are some of the alternatives to Viscount White Granite. Click here to see photos of some of these granite colors.
Viscount White Review 1
“This thread inspired me 3 yrs ago and I posted an early install pic. Here is a 3yr later pic. Still loving it. Love how the pattern runs down the waterfall.”
VISCOUNT WHITE REVIEW 2
“We really love our viscount white counters. We installed the in the kitchen and 2 baths.”
VISCOUNT WHITE REVIEW 3
“The island really stands out with the large dark spot. Our only regret is not doing a full height backsplash with the granite along the stove wall. Otherwise, we are really happy with the look.”
WHAT ARE FINISHES AVAILABLE IN VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
The most common finish is polished finish in Viscount White granite; however, the leather finish is also available in some slabs. It is also possible to get Viscount White in the dual finish where one side is polished, and the other side is leathered.
WHAT IS THE SIZE OF VISCOUNT WHITE SLABS?
Viscount white blocks are usually giant, allowing the quarries to cut big size slabs. Most Viscount White slabs measure around 130″ x 76″. This enables granite fabricators to eliminate some of the seams in kitchen countertops.
WHAT IS THE THICKNESS OF VISCOUNT WHITE SLABS?
Viscount White granite slabs come in 2cm and 3cm. 3cm is more common on the east coast and Midwest America.
WHAT EDGES ARE AVAILABLE IN VISCOUNT WHITE GRANITE?
Any edge including eased, pencil, bevel, half bullnose, full bullnose, and o’gee are available for Viscount White Granite countertops.
Viscount White Granite looks great especially when it is used on a waterfall side showing the continuation of the patterning on both leg and the top!
