The Benefits of Choosing Granite Countertops

Granite is often people's first choice when it comes to countertops surfaces. But, there are many other choices of countertops surfaces. Listed below is some of the ways that granite compares to other stones and surfaces.

Granite vs. Other Countertop Choices

Granite is the most durable countertop surface available - granite is so durable, it must be cut with diamond tipped saws. According to most research, the most recently formed granite is around 750 million years old. If granite can withstand the test of time, it can surely withstand the rigors of your kitchen. There are currently no man-made surfaces that can match granite's durability. In addition to this, granite has patterns and colors that occur naturally, which means that no two pieces are the same. Man-made stone often times attempts to re-create this unique quality of natural stone, but doesnt quite capture it. Also, the shine of natural stone is not the result of an applied finish - it comes from polishing with diamond abrasives, and polished granite will keep its high gloss indefinitely.

Although granite is often more costly than other countertop choices, its beauty and durability make it more cost effective option. Granite countertops will retain their beauty and hold their value longer than any other countertop surface.

Natural Stone vs. Engineered Stone

Engineered Stone is known by many names, Caveman Countertops currently offers Corian, Silestone, Zodiaq, CaesarStone, and Cambria. Most engineered stones are made by mixing quartz and a resin base. With Engineered Stone there is no chance of staining or of needing to seal the stone. The main reason to use Engineered Stone is the large selection of color choices many of which that do not occur in nature and are not available in granite. This material gives you consistency of color while maintaining the hardness of granite . In addition, the seams are made with "liquid" Solid Surface material which makes them virtually invisible - whereas the seams on a granite countertop are more apparent.

The variations found in Natural Stone's unique veins and markings are part of its beauty and make it a true work of art which no man-made product can match. In addition, granite is much harder than Solid Surface materials - and as stated above, it will retain its beauty and hold its value longer than any other countertop.