Why Choose Granite countertops For Your Home?
Granite countertops are a timeless and versatile choice for kitchens. Granite, unlike man-made materials, forms naturally, resulting in each slab being unique. While some slabs may resemble each other, every piece is different, shaped by nature over millions of years.
As granite has grown in popularity, it can now be found in all types of homes, from entry-level residences to high-end homes, or showcasing exotic varieties. Granite countertops bring a classic and refined aesthetic.
Heat Resistance
This stone is a great choice for several reasons. They are extremely durable, scratch and heat resistant, and easy to maintain and clean. You can take a hot pot from the oven and set it on your granite countertops without risk of damaging the surface. However, we still recommend that you use a trivet when placing hot cooking materials down on your stone.
A granite slab will not melt, blister, nor change color when exposed to heat. That is not the case with other man-made and natural stone countertops.
COLOR FADE RESISTANCE
If your kitchen countertop gets a lot of sunlight from a window or is right under skylights, going with granite is a much better option. Being a natural stone, it’s a great material for countertops either indoors or outdoors.
GRANITE COUNTERTOPS ARE EASY TO MATCH WITH THE REST OF YOUR KITCHEN ELEMENTS
Because of the different natural hues in granite countertops, they are fun to match with the rest of a kitchen when doing a remodel. Natural colors are perfect to create an earthy and warm look. Granite countertops are the perfect choice if you’re seeking something truly unique. The Complete Kitchen and Bath Design Studio has hundreds of options you can choose from, with several levels of slabs available, from basic to exotic, whatever your preference is. Once you’ve selected your slab, we will design your countertop from it, with the edge profile you like, and will have it installed in your home without long delays.
Sourcing Granite Slabs
To offer our Carolina customers the best selection of colors, we source slabs from around the world. Since granite is nature-made, we inspect each slab for defects to make sure our customers get the nicest-looking granite. The granite we sell and install is polished only on one side, and edges can be finished in one of several styles available. We also sell sinks and faucets to go with new countertops.
Fast Turn Around Installation
We inventory large quantities of granite slabs locally and use state-of-the-art fabrication equipment to make it possible for our customers to have beautiful new countertops installed in their homes in a matter of days, not months. In turn, this decreases the lead time required to create and install countertops at our customers’ homes. At our studio, we truly make it possible to have beautiful new countertops installed in your home in three weeks or less from the time you give us the go-ahead. View some of our work.
Granite Countertops Colors
How to care for granite countertops
Granite is one the hardest and toughest material used to make countertops. Aside from its inherent natural beauty, granite’s strength is what makes it a great choice. Even though granite countertops are heat and scorch resistant, it is recommended to use trivets for very hot pots to avoid issues related to high temperature differentials between hot pots and a cold granite surface. Granite countertops have low porosity, but still need to be sealed yearly to prevent staining and etching. Spills should be wiped promptly, especially if they are oily or acidic.
To clean your granite tops, simply use a soft cloth, a pH-balanced soap, and water. Never use harsh chemicals on your granite counters, and do not use abrasive sponges.
Our Granite Countertops
If you are interested in having new granite countertops made for your home, we’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s for your kitchen, bath, or both, come visit us at the Complete Kitchen and Bath Design Studio. We have granite countertops on display as well as samples of colors we carry and install. Our location is a great place to get inspired and to speak with professionals.