Granite countertops add an elegant and natural beauty to your kitchen. Granite is also incredibly durable for busy households.
If you're considering new countertops for your kitchen, granite is a very popular and affordable choice.
Granite countertops add an elegant and natural beauty to your kitchen. Granite is also incredibly durable for busy households.
Granite countertops are fabricated from large slabs that are imported from countries like Italy, Brazil, and South America.
Granite's popularity as a countertop material began in the late 1980s and early 1990s when interior designers showcased kitchens with beautiful granite countertops.
When thinking of granite, the first thing that comes to mind is the high-end feel it brings to a kitchen. And soon followed by how much it costs.
Thanks to the popularity of granite countertops in the last two decades, the cost of granite has come down significantly. We are able to offer granite countertops as low as $55 per square foot, fabricated and installed.
Granite is a natural stone, so inherently it is very durable. In comparison to other options like quartz countertops and Formica, granite is more resistant to heat and deep scratches.
Granite countertops can be at the mercy of staining if certain liquids are left sitting on the stone. However, regular sealing (usually once per year) helps prevent staining of the granite.
The best granite countertop sealers to use are readily available. Be aware of lifetime granite sealers or anything over five years. It's important that your granite is sealed regularly and busy kitchens require regular sealing to protect from stains. We use STONETECH® BulletProof® Sealer when customers request our professional granite sealing service.
If you seal the granite yourself, you can find STONETECH® BulletProof® Sealer at most Home Depot, Lowe's, and Walmart stores. Be sure to follow the directions included.