How to Pros and Cons of Granite Countertops

You will learn the positives and negatives of Granite Countertops. This will help choose between different types of countertops

Instructions

1. Granite is one of the most beautiful products to have as a countertop. Like every product, granite has its pros and cons. Here are the following pros:

   1. Uniqueness- Since Granite is natural, each slab will be slightly different. This makes your kitchen unique.

   2.Scratch Resistant- Granite Countertops are scratch resistant. Other counters like laminate and corian, scratch easily.

   3. Heat Resistant- You can put hot pots on your granite and the pots will not burn your countertop.

   4. Aesthetically Pleasing- Granite is one of the most beautiful products to have.

   5. Resale value- Granite will add more value to your property than any other countertop can. If you look at most ads of properties for sale, you will see granite as a positive. Rarely will you see concrete counters or sile stone as a selling point.

   6. Price- Granite has decreased in price greatly. It is very comparable to corian and concrete countertops. It is most often cheaper than sile stone too.

   7. Shine- This is relative to your tastes, but granite cannot be matched based on luster/shine.

2. The negatives of granite are the following:

   1. Staining- Unlike silestone, granite can stain. Depending on your stone, however, staining is a small issue.

   2. Price- Although prices have decreased greatly, granite is still more costly than laminate.

3. Of the cons, staining is the major fault of granite. It can be overcome by buying upgraded sealers. There are now sealers that offer 10-20 years guarantees on staining. With new technologies, this negative can be overcome.

   Knowing the pros and cons of granite is great. Please gauge what you value most and move forward with making a decision. This article will give you a little insight on what factors you should gauge your value.

   As I sell most countertops at my shop in Orlando,FL. Ameritiles.com, I see many installations. Of all the tops Granite has the most to offer.