The popular upgrade of stone adds an incredible hardness and value to the kitchen area of your home. It's an investment to last for years. A beauty to enhance most any theme of decor.

Prior to committing to a granite purchase, you probably owe it to yourself to question other competitive countertop types, like metal, and solid surfaces. A smart idea. Before spending maybe at least several thousand dollars on your tops. Formulate an idea of what each would run and what characteristics/benefits of each that would best suit your needs.

If you've considering installing slabs of granite, there are many aspects of the install to consider. It only begins with fabricating and dealing with the weight is the obvious factor. Although there is a definite set of skills involved on the installers part, and, there should be clear communication on issues of seams, cabinets, needs for reinforcing and backplashes. Becoming cognizant of these will help ensure a successful integration of your granite