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.

Granite Vanities Planning Guide for Bathrooms

It is also important for the bathroom to look well. This private place in a home is important to many home buyers. Make your guests feel comfortable and surround them with elegance. A granite vanity top does just that. In addition to color selection and drawing a diagram, sink choice and getting a good base unit is also important.

Choosing the Right Sink

As with kitchens, installing an overmount sink on a granite vanity top is the wrong choice. It looks very tacky and it's difficult to clean. Undermount vitreous china sinks are the best ones to go with. They provide a clean ivory color and are durable and easy to maintain.

Once you get a sink installed, it's important to choose the right faucet for the sink. A cheap faucet negates the effects of the rich granite countertops. Go with one that complements the granite vanity top. Granite vanity tops, china sinks, and faucet hardware can all be researched more in the granite supply section.

Choosing the Right Base Unit

There are many vanities available but choose one that is of high enough quality to match your granite vanity top. Furniture vanities provide detail and elegance not found in normal "cabinet type" vanities. Whatever you choose, we can help you find units at wholesale prices.

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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