Granite Countertops Guide and Informational Directory

Granite Countertops

Granite is a very durable surface, making it ideal for kitchen and bathroom counters. Granite is a scratch resistant material and is one of the hardest stones on the planet. It makes up 60% of the Earth's upper crust!

Granite Durability

Diamonds are used to cut and polish granite along with water to cool the blade. In addition to being hard, granite is also stain-resistant to hot grease and oil when sealed with a silicone-based impregnator.

The Granite Counter Tops Planning Phase

Planning your granite counter top project is very easy! Do not overcomplicate the process. However, after you get a basic idea of how the process works, you should talk to a skilled granite fabricator so you know exactly what you're building. The first thing you will do is select a granite color. Granite tones are usually neutral but if a certain color goes well with your kitchen or bathrooms surroundings, use it.

Choosing the Right Granite Color

It is also recommended that you stick with the most popular colors because when you eventually sell your home, other people will like what they see. Templates of the most popular colors are listed below.

Please note that due to individual monitor settings, these colors may vary slightly from the actual material.
Absolute Black	Baltic Brown	Baltic Creme
Black Galaxy	China Green	Harvest Gold
Icy Blue	Light Gray	Uba Tuba
Yellow Silk

Diagram the Project

If you're replacing an old countertop or bathroom vanity with granite, diagram the measurements. Note everything in feet and inches. By preparing a simple diagram before a granite fabricator arrives, it shows the granite installer that you're an informed customer and you're likely to get a lower cost for installation.

If you're rebuilding a kitchen or getting a completely new vanity, measure room space available. Granite fabricators usually also handle vanity and cabinet installation so ask them what they recommend. Give them a basic idea of what you want but also the freedom to get what they need to make the project work. These installers are professionals so try not to overthink this process.

1. The granite counter tops planning phase.

   a. Planning a granite kitchen countertops project.

   b. Planning a bathroom granite vanities project.

   c. Estimate the amount of granite needed and cost involved.

2. Anyone can buy wholesale granite from granite dealers and importers!

   a. Supplies for granite kitchen counters and what not to buy.

   b. Supplies for bathroom granite vanity tops and what not to buy.

   c. Choosing sinks and faucets for granite tops.

3. Choosing the right granite fabricators and pricing the project.

4. Maintainence of granite counters to keep them looking great.

Granite Counters Fact

Each slab of natural granite countertop has unique features that distinguishes it from manmade materials.

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