Materials
Granite countertops
Quarried natural stone, cut from the earth in one piece. Granite handles heat better than anything else on this list and every slab has movement you cannot reproduce.
What it is good at
Where granite wins.
- Excellent heat tolerance — the most forgiving surface here
- Genuinely one-of-a-kind movement and color
- Very hard and scratch resistant
- Often the best value per square foot in natural stone
What to know first
Where it asks something of you.
- Needs sealing, typically once a year
- You should approve the actual slab, not a small sample
- Darker granites show water spots and fingerprints more
Fit
Best suited to
Cooks who set hot pans down, outdoor kitchens, anyone who wants real stone character over a uniform look.
Everyday care
Seal annually. Clean with a stone-safe cleaner instead of vinegar or citrus.
Granite we have installed
Finished granite work.
Every photo on this page is granite. Nothing here is another material wearing a granite label.
Ready when you are
Thinking granite? Let us look at the room.
Send photos and rough measurements. We will tell you what the material means for your kitchen, and what it costs installed.