An in-ground pool and patio in a backyard needed one last thing to complete it: an outdoor kitchen! Flagstone and granite encase a gas grill, smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash receptacles and built-in ice chest. Bench seating on the other side of the bar allows a large group to cook, drink and relax at the same time. Photo by Mosby Building Arts.
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tunson22 wrote:
Granite for outdoor? - I am getting lot of adivse to avoide granite countertop for outdoor BBQ without a solid roof. However, almost every picture I see on houzz has granite. How did this granite top work out? Any special requirement? »
Aesthetic Tile Imaging I am constantly looking for postings of outdoor kitchens. There are very many examples of granite being used outdoors. However it is a porous material, so unless it is maintained regularly with a quality sealer you may experience problems associated with water absorption and or freeze/thaw conditions.
For vertical surfaces around or near your new outdoor kitchen consider custom kiln-fired art on porcelain tile. It is non-porous, completely weatherproof, and will never fade. You can even install it in a pool, fountain, shower, sauna, etc. Please view the pictures I've posted here on Houzz.com
Mosby Building Arts Outdoor granite care is a valid concern, so great question.
We have our own sealing team who have devised a natural stone sealing system, which is included as part of the work scope on any project with natural stone. Our Pro Treat Sealing is keeping this outdoor countertop in great working condition. And it gets used A LOT.
For vertical surfaces around or near your new outdoor kitchen consider custom kiln-fired art on porcelain tile. It is non-porous, completely weatherproof, and will never fade. You can even install it in a pool, fountain, shower, sauna, etc. Please view the pictures I've posted here on Houzz.com
We have our own sealing team who have devised a natural stone sealing system, which is included as part of the work scope on any project with natural stone. Our Pro Treat Sealing is keeping this outdoor countertop in great working condition. And it gets used A LOT.
Thanks for the question.