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Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack.
Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale.
Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer.
When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options.
If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward
You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab.
Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.
Meni Design Group, LLC
Meni Design Group, LLC
Maxine Schnitzer Photography
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in DC Metro with granite benchtops.
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in DC Metro with granite benchtops.
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Coats Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, window splashback and brown floor.
BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.
Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and granite benchtops.
Synergy Design & Construction
The eye-catching backsplash of glass mosaic min-subway tiles runs all the way between the base and upper cabinets.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
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Photographer: Jim Westphalen
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall open plan kitchen in Burlington with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.
Susan Sutherlin Designs
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in San Diego with granite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.
Allegro Builders
Felix Sanchez
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Houston with granite benchtops.
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Houston with granite benchtops.
Legacy Design-Build
Custom Alder cabinets including Island Vent-A-Hood. Builting double door fridge. Granite countertops, Solid Maple flooring. Island length is 10' for plenty of seating
CRS Marble & Granite
Colonial White Granite countertop.
Fabricated and Installed by Set In Stone of the Sandhills
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This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets and grey splashback.
Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction
White painted cabinetry from UltraCraft in "Beach White" provides a backdrop for greenish colored subway tile offset by Uba Tuba granite countertops and center island in this kitchen.
Photo Chrissy Racho
Paul Moon Design
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with beige cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic splashback, with island and medium hardwood floors.
Case Architects & Remodelers
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige splashback.
Classic Cottages LLC
Carl Bruce
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Design ideas for a transitional home design in DC Metro.
Design ideas for a transitional home design in DC Metro.
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with white cabinets, beige splashback, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, multiple islands and beige floor.
Morgante Wilson Architects
Inspiration for an arts and crafts kitchen in Chicago with granite benchtops, panelled appliances, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige splashback.
Duckworth Interiors
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Dallas with granite benchtops and beige floor.
Granite Countertop - Photos & Ideas | Houzz
Rebecca Driggs Interiors
Traditional kitchen with painted white cabinets, a large kitchen island with room for 3 barstools, built in bench for the breakfast nook and desk with cork bulletin board.
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