Granite countertops are the countertop material of choice. They define elegance with any kitchen, bar or bath. The beauty of natural stone compliment virtually any kitchen or bath.

Granite is made up from two of the hardest minerals found on earth “ quartz & feldspar”. Because of these two minerals, granite offers outstanding durability for countertops. The resistance to scratching is largely dependent upon the hardness of the minerals that actually make up the stone. In most granite rocks, the primary minerals quartz and feldspar, account for about 90 % of the granite rock itself.

Unlike any man made material, polished granite offers depth, clarity and movement. Hundreds of granite colors are available in thousands of variations. Many popular granite colors are consistent, but not all. In fact, close to 50% of the granite slabs sold are stones that are considered “exotic granites”. These granite colors tend to offer the most variation and movement within the slab. Countertops made from granite are resistant to heat, scratching, staining and chips. Granite can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.

Granite is beautiful, functional and the most durable stone. It is a very uniform and speckled stone that ranges in color from black and gray tones to pinks, browns, reds,
greens and whites. Granite is ideal for kitchen countertops, accent islands, bar tops, everyday dining tables and many other uses, including exteriors. Its smooth polish
brings a classically elegant feel to your home. Granite tile is a perfect choice for hard surface applications where durability and low maintenance is important, such as tiles
for kitchen countertops, high traffic floors and tile flooring for commercial applications.

The investment you make in granite countertops should pay you back at least three times what you invested. If you are selling your home, you will find that home buyers wanting granite countertops will be willing to pay more for your home than if you have ceramic
tile or plastic laminate.

Granite is an igneous rock, which means it was once molten and formed as it cooled deep within the earth. Minerals within granite typically appear as small flecks throughout the stone, once creating a "salt and pepper" look. Other types have veining similar to marble. Granite is a dense-grained, hard stone. Granite can be highly polished or finished in a variety of other ways. A broad spectrum of color is available.

Granite Facts:

Granite is nearly impossible to scratch. In most cases you will dull your knives before you scratch your countertop.

Granite accepts hot pots and pans right from your oven/burner without a trace of scorching.

Once sealed, granite will not stain under normal everyday use, if ever.

Granite does not harbor bacteria.

The granite surface is not affected by citric acid, coffee,
tea, alcohol, wine, etc.