You know what they say kitchens and washrooms are the heart of your homes. If you want to judge a person, judge them by how clean their kitchen or washroom is. Countertops are the main areas of the bathroom and the kitchen where most of the work is done. So, there are many factors to consider when choosing the right surface for your countertops. Granite has almost always made the top of that list and we’ll tell you why.

Sustainable and Durable:
Granite tops are the most cost-effective material they will last a lifetime and beyond. Additionally, a single open pit can provide granite stone for any type of project including residential and commercial projects for over centuries. Granite is available in very near complete form when mined so very little processing is required for it to get ready as compared to other materials, which require toxic chemicals for their production.

Easy maintenance and easy to clean:
Sealers are usually applied to the granite counter tops before they are installed. Many sealers will last for about 10 years before they need to be reapplied. These prevent liquids from being absorbed into the countertops making them last longer. Granite is generally considered low maintenance and in order to clean these countertops all you have to do is wipe them with a sponge to make them look all new and flawless.

Heat, stain and scratch resistant:
In everyday households, counters in both kitchen and washroom are subjected to a lot of wear and tear. Granite ranks a 7 on a scale of 1-10 on hardness which means there are very few materials which can scratch it. It won’t burn or stain when and if you put a hot utensil on it. Darker granites do not require a sealer but lighter granites require a sealer for it to be considered stain resistant.

Style and design
Since granite is extracted from the earth and is not manmade no two pieces are identical. Color, pattern and variation are different on each slab. Additionally, they are available in many colors from basic tones; black, grey. white and beige to vibrant tones of red, green, yellow and blue which gives a lot of options to choose from. When choosing to install these, you can preview the slabs and then decide which slab do you want in your home.

Price
Well, this is the most important factor to consider when opting for these countertops. We know that the average prices of granite countertops are expensive. But contrary to this believe lower range granite tops are available and they will cost less than many high range materials that are used as substitutes. There are a lot of affordable options available just be mindful while comparing prices between different companies.

Adds value
You must have heard this a lot and its true granite countertops add value to your home. Majority of the reasons why are stated in this article. Granite countertops are listed as a luxury feature when you visit houses, they represent a timeless and a classic look. They potentially increase the market value of the house which means it can be sold or rented out on a higher price.

Environment friendly
Granite is a natural stone which is extracted from the earth in its natural form and are then prepared to be installed in the homes, however this process does not include any toxic chemicals which create environment friendly counters that last.