Granite countertops are the hardest natural stone surface you can install in your kitchen. That means they are extremely durable. Here are some benefits of granite:
- Heat resistance: While we still advise the use of hot pads or trivets, if you should accidentally place a hot pan on the countertop, it won’t be damaged or discolored.
- Scratch resistance: We don’t recommend chopping vegetables directly on the countertop surface, but everyday use should not cause scratches, even by the busiest of cooks.
- Stain resistance: You should always wipe up spills as soon as possible, especially with acidic liquids such as vinegar or tomato sauce — but when natural-stone sealer is applied regularly, a granite countertop repels stains.
- Low maintenance: All you need to keep a granite countertop sparkling clean is a mild cleanser and a soft cloth.
- Return on investment: It’s a well-known fact that granite countertops tend to increase a home’s value and help it sell more quickly.
- Colors and patterns: Granite is available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral shades from white to dark brown and exotic shades of rusty- or rose-red or gray tinted with blue or gray. Patterns range from subtle to bold and dramatic. Try our granite visualizer to see how each countertop will look in a real kitchen.
