What are the pros and cons regarding granite countertops?
How do I best maintain granite countertops? Can granite countertops be repaired? What is the life expectancy of granite countertops? Do granite countertops add value to my home? What colors can I choose from? How do I install granite countertops? How does the price of granite compare to that of other materials? What are the variations in thickness between granite slabs? Between different granite materials? I am ready to buy my granite countertops! What is the first step? I have more questions. Who can I talk to? What is granite? Solid, durable, natural, warm and beautiful are only a few words that describe granite’s unique features. Granite is an igneous rock formed from the earth’s magma, which is composed of quartz, feldspar, mica and a variety of other minerals. Granite obtained its name from the Latin word “granum”, meaning grain, because it is coarse-grained and is classified as such by mineralogists. This grainy feature gives granite its unique texture. Granite comes in a variety
