Is Colonial Cream Problematic?
Dear Tom,
We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and we have just traveled 500 miles to a granite distributor to chose our granite. We picked Colonial Cream and are now working with out contractor on the details of the installation. Since deciding on the Colonial Cream, I have read on your website that this particular granite can be problematic. Now I am anxious about our choice. Have we made a mistake? Is it safe to proceed or should we reconsider our choice. I am losing sleep over this? Can you help?
Thank you, Maria
Hello Maria,
You have to remember that people write to me about their problems, not their wonderful experiences with granite. For every bad granite experience, there are thousands of joyful ones we never hear about.
Just as with any large purchase, you need to perform your due diligence. Finding my website was a step in the right direction. The ‘Home Owners Checklist‘ will guide you in a lot of the questions you should consider.
I am not surprised that you traveled so far for Colonial Cream. It is gorgeous granite and will positively be beautiful in your kitchen. It is a low maintenance granite once it is sealed with a penetrating granite sealer.
You really have made an excellent choice and just make sure that you are in good hand with your fabricator by checking some references. I want to hear back from you when the granite is installed and find out how happy you are about it, ok?
Best wishes,
Tom Cordova
An update on 22 May 2007
Hello Tom, Thank you for taking the time to reply to my concern about Colonial Cream granite. Just as you said, the granite turned out beautiful and, having picked a reputable fabricator, we are indeed happy with the results.
Thank you again,
Maria
May 22nd, 2007 at 8:50 pm
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June 17th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
We had Colonial Cream installed two weeks ago. We love it, but I am concerned about the numerous small cracks, pits and fissures. I am considering having the fabricator buff and reseal it. Does the surface texture of Colonial Cream not lend itself to the nice smooth surfaces I have seen in showrooms?
Thanks,
Loryn
January 26th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Hi Tom,
I went to a granite yard and was also interested in the colonial cream. When I asked the salesperson if this is a “good quality” granite, he tells me that all granites are the same, not one better than another. I thought there were different grades of quality. Also, what do you think about the radiation risk from granite?
Thanks,
Belinda
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
Glad to hear this last response. However, it seems that this particular product is in short supply, or maybe not available at all. Any suggestions wehre we can find it? we are in nevada, but would get it from CA or anywhere else.
May 16th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
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Thanks!
July 11th, 2011 at 10:02 am
We are looking at Crema Bordeau, and while it is a beautiful color, there are a lot of surfce cracks ( I call it crazing). The dealer says they will go away with when a sealer is applied. We areconcerned, and while we want this granite, we don’t want to have crackes all over the surface. What is your opinion on this issue?
August 30th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
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November 16th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
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Thank you