Kitchen Granite Countertops Add Real Value To Your Home

Are you looking for a countertop that has incomparable beauty? Are you looking for a diamond-hard surface? Do you want a countertop that withstands time and has a tough reputation? Then you need to consider granite countertops for your kitchen.
 
A granite countertop requires little work. Maintenance of granite kitchen countertops includes wiping with a soft cloth or paper towel that had soapy water. A granite countertop has a mirror-like finish, and can amazingly, resist head from frying pans!

Granite is a completely natural material. This may lead you to believe there are few colors to choose from with a granite countertop. Granite is quarried from various parts of the world and as such, provides a large variety of colors. Every countertop will have it is own unique pattern of colors with patterns of veins, speckles and splotches.

If you want to add a richness and unique texture to your kitchen, then investing in a granite countertop is a good plan. Compared to other materials, granite is an affordable alternative.

Granite has been an available material for centuries, but has only been used in homes for countertops for the last thirty to forty years. Granite comes from deep in the earth and makes up sixty percent of the earth’s crust. Granite is available world-wide and composed from quartz and feldspar. The denseness of its grain makes is almost impervious to stains. Once a polish is added it becomes completely resistant to liquids.

Lighting can affect the look of your granite countertop. Each piece is unique, so it will look different depending on how and when the light is shining on it. Instead of looking at samples, you should choose your countertop color from the slab.

If you want to add a richness and unique texture to your kitchen, then investing in a granite countertop is a good plan. Compared to other materials, granite is an affordable alternative.

Granite has been an available material for centuries, but has only been used in homes for countertops for the last thirty to forty years. Granite comes from deep in the earth and makes up sixty percent of the earth’s crust. Granite is available world-wide and composed from quartz and feldspar. The denseness of its grain makes is almost impervious to stains. Once a polish is added it becomes completely resistant to liquids.

A few other concerns when designing your kitchen with a granite countertop include: deciding on the edge profile, and undermounting. The exposed edge of the countertop is called the edge profile. If you undermount your sink it will sit underneath the granite countertop and no lip will be in the way when cleaning around the sink.

With their beauty and functionality granite countertops are a fantastic addition to your remodelled or new kitchen. You and your house will benefit from the increase in re-sale value.