Why Are Granite Countertops So Popular?

You can’t open a home remodeling magazine or watch a home remodeling show these days without hearing about granite. Granite this! Granite that! But there are several good reasons granite countertops are so popular. We fabricate and install Twin Cities granite countertops, so we can list a few arguments for why granite is a great choice for kitchens, bathrooms and more!

One of the main reasons we love installing granite countertops is because they are so durable and long lasting. If properly cared for and maintained (which is easy to do!), they can last you for several decades, and they will remain looking as good as the day they were installed if you are vigilant about cleaning up spills and making sure they are sealed on a regular basis.

Granite countertops are also quite affordable these days. They can add beauty and elegance to your home but you won’t break the bank or your pocketbook when you buy them and have them installed. So you’ll get beautiful counters without having to pay high prices.

Another great perk to having granite countertops installed is that every slab of granite is unique. No two slabs will ever look exactly the same, thanks to the way granite forms. So even if you get the same color granite as a friend, it will not look exactly like your friend’s countertops. Your own unique style and taste will shine through!

Granite is also known as one of the strongest stones out there. It is bacteria, heat, stain, burn and scratch resistant, so these types of counters are great for families of all shapes and sizes. However, you should still put a pot holder under hot plates.

For more information on Twin Cities granite countertops, call Minneapolis Granite at 612-822-3135 or you can contact us for a FreeEstimate.

Time to Select Your Granite!

One of the most fun parts about having new granite countertops installed is picking out the slab of granite. Victoria homes are greatly enhanced when granite is installed! Here are a few of our favorite granite selections.

Amadeus

This slab of granite is the best of both worlds. It has some dark gray through it – almost black – but the dark shades are offset by a lighter gray. This is a great choice for kitchens or bathrooms that have dark-colored or light-colored cabinetry. It will match with just about anything!

Emerald Pearl

Emerald Pearl is a great choice when you like the elegance of black and dark gray but you want to jazz it up a bit with some color. There are shades of green and blue throughout this slab, but usually it is darker in color. This is great for homes with lighter-colored cabinetry and would add timeless beauty to your kitchen or bathroom.

Crema de Oro

If you are more interested in having light-colored granite, then Crema de Oro might be your best best. While it has shades of gray through it, the gray is usually pretty light in color. This would be a great choice for homes with darker-colored cabinetry. The light granite countertops with dark cabinets would look quite elegant!

Verde Peacock

Want to add just a bit more color besides black, white or gray? Verde Peacock might be a great decision! This granite usually comes in a beautiful shade of green and, like the name suggests, the pattern can almost resemble a peacock’s tail in some ways. This is a great option if you still are not sure about what color cabinets you’ll end up with because it will look amazing with dark or light cabinetry.

For more information on granite in Victoria, call Universal Stone at 952-746-4690 or get a Free Quote.