Your St Paul home is regal, refined and deserving of only
the highest quality aesthetic. Those old formica countertops are screaming to
be put out of their misery. Perhaps a custom granite
countertop installation is for you.
Granite has been used in building and construction
throughout the ages and is a countertop favorite for many reasons. Granite is a
felsic intrusive igneous rock with more than 65 percent of its content being
silica. The slow cooling and crystallization occurring below the earth’s
surface allows for large crystals to form in the molten rock.
Its strength, durability, colorful nature and well-textured exterior
have made granite a décor staple around the world. Highly resistant to wear,
tear and deterioration, a granite countertop installation will do more than
just add elegance to your kitchen, it will also bring long-lasting value.
Even the ancients saw the value of granite. Throughout Egypt,
pyramids, columns and sarcophagi were made of this material. Built in 1010, The
Brihadeeswarar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva) in India was the world’s first
temple made entirely from granite. Granite tombstones and memorials became the
order of the day during the late 19th century on the island of Great
Britain, thanks largely in part to advances in steam-powered rock shaping
technology.
Modern computer-based cutting technologies have made granite
easier to modify for furnishing purposes, up to and including your St Paul
kitchen. With free estimates and an approximate four to six hour set-up
process, a granite countertop installation will have your home in touch with
the old world with fresh feet planted in the new, in short order.
Would you like to learn more about granite countertop
installation in St Paul or any of the surrounding areas? Call us at Universal
Stone at 952-746-4690, or you can feel free to contact us to receive a Free Quote.
