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HomeRoom TypeBathroomIs granite the best material for countertops?

Is granite the best material for countertops?

Kitchen island with granite surface on the top
Posted by: Founterior , October 31, 2014

Granite countertops are one of the most fascinating surfaces for the areas like bathrooms and kitchens. As everything else in this world, they have some advantages as well as weak sides and I will try to bring some light into them. To begin with, let’s start with the granite countertops that can be used in bathrooms. They usually come with bathroom vanities or are placed additionally as a top surface.

Bathroom granite countertops – Pros and Cons

 

Black bathroom granite countertops - in a large private room
Black bathroom granite countertops

 

Classic bathroom granite countertops - used on the bathroom vanity
Classic bathroom granite countertops

 

Gold and brown bathroom granite countertops - and copper sink faucet
Gold and brown bathroom granite countertops

 

Light granite countertops - for bathroom use only
Light granite countertops

 

Shiny black bathroom countertops - made from granite material
Shiny black bathroom countertops

 

Traditional bathroom granite countertops - on a small vanity with drawers
Traditional bathroom granite countertops

 

White bathroom countertops - made of granite material
White bathroom countertops

 

White bathroom granite countertops - used in a traditional design
White bathroom granite countertops

 

 

You will find them in many colors but the most traditional and used applications in interiors are the white and black granite.

Pros – Usually granite is being referred as the Rolls Royce of materials used for countertops. So, if you want a luxury appearance, this is your perfect choise.They are easy to maintain and give a fantastic elegant appeal of the entire room. You can even polish all the little scratches left by hair dryers and other stuff that you usually use at the bathroom sink. They are water resistant and you can be calm that all the moisture in the bathroom wont damage them.

Cons – Their price. Usually, they are more expensive than all other available materials in the market. On the other hand, you have to seal them every six months in order to keep their perfect shape and look. Another disadvantage is their weight. They are really massive so if you are planning to have them in your bathroom, think about the most stable vanities and cabinets that you are going to cover with this material.

Kitchen granite countertops – Pros and Cons

Dark granite countertops - used in a white kitchen interior
Dark granite countertops

 

Dark kitchen granite countertops - used for the ktichen island
Dark kitchen granite countertops

 

Expensive white kitchen granite countertops - used for the area around the stove
Expensive white kitchen granite countertops

 

Kitchen island with granite countertops - in a traditional white room
Kitchen island with granite countertops

 

Luxurious kitchen granite countertops - on a large island in the middle
Luxurious kitchen granite countertops

 

Modern traditional kitchen granite countertops - used on the island
Modern traditional kitchen granite countertops

 

Simple kitchen granite countertops - used for the area around the sink
Simple kitchen granite countertops

 

White kitchen island - with dark granite countertops
White kitchen island

 

 

Do you have a kitchen in traditional or classic interior design style? Then the granite kitchen countertops are just the perfect finish to your cooking area!

Pros – As we have already written, the granite material is the kind of luxurious appeal. A lot of shades, hues and colorful options are available in the markets to suit any kitchen’s colorful palette. It is a massive and sustainable material that resists wet, heat and aging. This is actually maybe the best functional advantages since the cooking area is usually the place where you want to take the meal out of the oven and leave it on the countertop until you serve it in dishes. Additionally, you will find that granite wont absorb any kind of liquid accidentally spilled on the surface. Furthermore, you can be calm and sure that the granite countertop’s qualities and look will last for many years.

Cons – Again, the price. The most expensive material among all other available for countertops. But you should not think about the money give for granite as an expense. You have to thing about making an investment in time because you pay the money once and you get top quality for ages. Problems may appear when the surfaces are not treated correctly when sealed. So, the maintenance should be done very carefully and if you can – hire a professional. Despite their stable qualities, you have to be very careful not to drop heavy objects in the corners of the granite countertops as this can hurt the surface and then it will begin to absorb wet and this can harbor bacteria. Also, an accidental hurt that cracks the granite can begin showing signs of staining.

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