Granite countertops, much desired in any modern kitchen they are both stylish and hardwearing, but what are the pros and cons?
A huge advantage of choosing a granite countertop is that it will not depreciate in value over time, so will actually add long-term value to your home. Granite countertops also come with a lustrous appearance on account of their unique highly polished natural surface.
Another big advantage of a granite countertop is its sanitary nature, which removes the likelihood of any bacterial contamination keeping you and your family safe.
Because granite is formed by a mixture of pressure and heat, this means that it is more than capable of tolerating heat from objects such as pans. Granite countertops are also very simple to clean with the use of mild detergent and warm water.
On the other hand, the durability of granite can also be a disadvantage in the event that you are redecorating, the color cannot be changed and therefore the entire countertop would have to be replaced in order to alter it.
Those who like uniformity in their home may also not be too keen on granite countertops due to the natural subtle differences in every slab of granite, though this unique quality is what to some makes granite countertops most desirable.
Granite is a high-quality material and therefore commands a higher price, the installation of a granite countertop can be so labor of love as it is possible to cost around three times more than the material to have it done, depending on the contractor.
