Granite is a durable stone that makes fabulous counter tops. Over the years granite has become interior designer’s number one preference for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Granite gives a luxurious and elegant appearance to kitchen and bathrooms. Inaddtion, it is resistant to all kinds of damages thereby making it a desirable material for countertops in home design. The warmth, color and natural beauty of granite complements different tones of wood or style cabinetry. From sleek, clean-lined contemporary to French country.
Granite slabs are available on the market in various colors and price points. Granite is available in blacks, white, brown, reds, greens and blues tones. The most popular colors are those with brown or beige tones. Granites worktops are made from natural rocks. Each piece of granite tile is unique from another tile cut from the same rock. No two granite tiles are identical. The premium cost of granite is not in the stone but rather in the quality of stone from which the granite was selected from, the country of origin, patterns, and thickness of slab, amount of soft minerals in stone, transportation and design trend. The price of granite countertop ranges from $50.00 to $120.00 a square foot which may or may not include installation charges. The least expense granite countertop available at discount stores could be less than $40.00 per square foot.
No matter how big or small your design project, you are certain to find the perfect granite tile for your project. When shopping for granite, visit reputable retail stores that will help you with all of your design questions or challenges. There are a number of retail stores that carry both polished and unpolished granite. Most stores will offer you a sample of the tile. However, it is ideal to visit the workshop to see the actual slab before making the final purchase. This is to ensure that the actual slab matches perfectly with your design scheme and also is cut accurately to your project specifications.
