10 Benefits of Granite Countertops
Granite countertops are a fantastic choice for your kitchen. They are hardwearing and beautiful, providing an eye-catching and practical option for any modern kitchen. Whether you want a contemporary look or you're thinking about something a little more traditional for your kitchen decor, granite countertops can help you to create the style that you want.
If you're unsure what material to use for your countertops or you're wondering whether granite is the right option for your home, this guide will outline some of the top benefits of choosing granite countertops.
1. Durability
Renovating your kitchen is not something that you want to have to do regularly, and you don't want to have to make frequent repairs, either. Fortunately, granite is a tough, durable material that's ideal for kitchen countertops. It's extremely tough, one of the toughest stone materials available for kitchen countertops, and is resistant to chipping or scratching. Granite can also be sealed (Stoneworx® includes factory sealing with every countertop), which helps to make it even more durable so that it lasts longer. Granite is very resistant to heat, which means you can even place a hot pan right on top of it (although we still recommend placing hot pots and pans on a cutting board or similar surface). You can expect granite countertops to last for decades, especially if you reseal them regularly.
2. Keep Your Countertops Clean
Cleanliness is another big plus of choosing granite countertops. Granite is resistant to bacteria and dirt, making it easy to keep clean. Sealing granite gives it extra protection, ensuring it's nonporous and nothing will be able to soak into it and leave a stain. The smooth surface of sealed granite is super easy to wipe clean.
3. Add Value to Your Home
Granite looks fantastic and many people love it. Choosing high-end materials for your home is a great way to increase its value in a couple of ways. Granite countertops might not necessarily increase the monetary value of your home directly, but they can make your kitchen more appealing to prospective buyers in the future. They might be willing to pay more for your property if they know that it has features such as granite countertops.
4. Easy to Repair
Granite is very hard and doesn't scratch or chip easily, but in the event that this happens, it's easy to fix. If there is a small chip in the granite, it can be repaired using a putty in a matching colour that hardens. It can then be sealed to protect the countertop and ensure no liquids or anything else can damage it.
In the event that your countertop needs to be touched up, Stoneworx® has a professional stone repair division, Counteragents, that offers a $99 “Clean & Seal” program (contact us to learn more)
5. Range of Colours
You might think of granite as being gray or black, but in reality, it comes in a huge range of colours. You can get granite in a wide variety of exotic colours, like Azul Bahia, Black Galaxy, Sienna Bordeaux, and more. Whether you want to have light countertops or you're looking for a darker colour, there's an option that will suit your tastes and the style you want for your kitchen. Granite offers you a textured pattern so you can see different colours mixing together and sometimes even some sparkling elements that reflect the light too.
6. Uniqueness
If you're looking for unique countertops for your kitchen, granite is the ideal material. No two slabs of granite are exactly the same. You can choose a colour or pattern that you like, but you will still receive completely unique granite countertops that are unlike anyone else's. Each slab of granite has its own swirls and patterns and will add a finish to your kitchen that can't be replicated elsewhere.
7. Family-friendly Material
Family kitchens can go through a lot more than a kitchen that's only frequented by very careful, respectful adults. If you have children, pets, or perhaps even older relatives living at home with you, keeping your kitchen looking pristine is certainly not easy. But granite is a family-friendly material that's a perfect choice for any family kitchen. It's not easily damaged or stained, and its heat-resistance means it doesn't even matter if someone absent-mindedly puts a hot pan down on it. A spill or a cat jumping up onto the countertop won't cause a stain or scratch, so you don't have to worry about protecting your kitchen.
8. Sustainability
Some people might see granite as being non-sustainable, as it's a natural resource that isn't renewable. However, compared to some engineered countertop materials, granite can actually be the more sustainable option. One quarry can provide a huge amount of granite over centuries and granite also requires very little processing to get it into the right form for countertops. On the other hand, engineered materials often require chemicals and can produce emissions when being prepared.
9. High Quality Natural Stone
Although granite is a naturally occurring stone, not all types of granite are of the same quality. Stoneworx® travels the world to seek, inspect, and purchase only the finest quality “A grade” material direct from quarries. Stoneworx® has a Natural Stone Purchasing Agent that has been procuring high quality natural stone products for over 30 years.
The experts at Stoneworx® hand pick the blocks of stone that we feel best represent our stringent quality requirements, meaning we only bring the highest quality material into our facility.
10. Price
You might think of granite as being expensive, but it doesn't have to cost a huge amount to install granite countertops. Additionally, it's not just the price that you pay but the value for money that you receive. Granite countertops can last for many years, which means that per year, you could spend less than you would on countertops made from other materials. They're an excellent investment that is well worth paying for, with a range of price points for you to explore. You can find something that fits your budget but exploring different colours and the size of your countertops too.
Granite countertops deliver you a number of incredible benefits that make granite an amazing choice for your kitchen or perhaps your bathroom.
Contact the experts at Stoneworx® today to find the granite kitchen countertop of your dreams.