The advantages are almost innumerable when it comes to having a granite countertop. Of course, the first is that it’s available everywhere. Considering the composition of the earth, it is easy to understand why the stone is so readily available. Yet even though it’s all the same stone, the array of granite colors is astounding. It comes in grey, black or almost white, but can also be found in pink, blue, green and almost any other color. Mixed with these will be specks, veins or swirls that make every piece of granite unique and dramatic.

However, another great advantage people think of immediately to having a granite countertop is that it’s so durable. Naturally, kitchen granite countertops are used for many things, yet it will survive them all. For example, you can chop things on the surface, and not have to worry about scratching the surface. (Remember that in order to cut granite, you would need saws tipped with diamonds). Granite will also not burn if hot items are set on it, like frying pans, toaster ovens or griddles. In the bathroom, too, granite vanity tops handle the heat of curling irons or blow dryers. And the stone is very resistant to acid damage.

But another thing you’ll love about a granite countertop is how sanitary it is. It doesn’t harbor bacteria, so having a countertop of this material will be something of a dream come true, when it comes to the sanitizing of your kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Cleaning granite countertops is very easy, and if the stone is well sealed and polished, it’s highly resistant to staining.

One big advantage for families is that a granite countertop is very kid-friendly, and will survive virtually all the rough usage a bunch of active, growing children can dish out. Meanwhile, mom and dad might be interested in the final advantage, which is increasing the property value of the home. In fact, given the many colors, the durability of the stone and its resistance to heat, staining and so on, it’s hard to put an actual value on what granite contributes to the home.

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