Granite Countertop Overview Video

Video Overview: Granite Countertops

1. Why Choose Granite Countertops

• • Granite has become one of the most popular choices for countertops. Homeowners enjoy their natural beauty and the fact that they are extremely durable and low maintenance.
  • Homeowners also enjoy the fact that they are a natural, one-of-a-kind stone and that they can go into a store and pick out the exact slab their countertop will be made from.

1. Granite Color Options

• • Granite countertops are available in a wide variety of colors - from green and gold tones to black and rose tones.
  • There are really an infinite number of color and pattern options and because granite is a natural stone the chosen piece is unique to your home.

1. The Cost of Granite Countertops

• • Granite is typically considered one of the most expensive surfacing materials. However, during the last few years, granite countertops have drastically decreased in cost.
  • Some surfacing stores have not decreased their prices, so homeowners should shop around as prices vary widely.

1. Pre-Fabricated Granite Countertops

• • Prefabricated granite countertops are cut, detailed and given their edge treatment overseas and then shipped over to be sold.
  • They are the same quality as custom countertops, but because they are pre-cut, pre-fab countertops are limited to certain sizes, modules and edge treatments.