La Jolla, CA Granite Kitchen Counters

Natural, rock solid and almost as hard as diamonds, granite kitchen counters are a homeowner's best friend! When you think about granite kitchen counters in La Jolla or anywhere else for that matter, you should be considering what this natural hard surface can do for you. Sure, it is not going to be as cheap as plastic laminates and you cannot install it yourself, but granite has many properties that other counter surfaces do not have.

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Homeowners want kitchen counters that are impervious to scratching, staining, heat and illness-causing bacteria. While some counter surfaces offer a few of those things, there is nothing else other than granite countertops that offer all of those properties, especially when you purchase them with a permanent sealant that you never have to re-apply.

Competitors will try to misdirect homeowner's attention by saying that granite counters emit radon, a natural radioactive gas found in your environment. Granite naturally contains this gas, yes, but there is no chance of it affecting you in any way. A number of scientific studies have shown that virtually all granite kitchen counters tested showed no signs of radon poisoning to the people exposed to them, even eating food straight off the countertops. You are much more likely to be exposed to radon digging in your garden or flower beds, breathing air drinking well water or working with concrete or cement on a daily basis.

Making your Countertops

The granite fabrication process starts with measurements obtained by removing your old countertops, the best way to get a proper fit. When you look at granite slabs to choose color and edging options, be sure to select the 3cm granite slabs over the 2cm. The reason is that the 3cm version is thicker and also does not contain a plywood underlayment concealed by thin stone facing like the 2cm one does. Granite fabricators save time and fabrication costs by bypassing the plywood step.

It can take about a week for fabricators to properly cut your granite slab into the right counter shapes for your kitchen and several hours to install. When placed correctly in your home over your counter cabinets, you should not be able to detect the seams where different pieces fit together without some close observation. This is a sign of great craftsmanship, a quality you are likely to find in the La Jolla area.

When people weigh the pros and cons of the different kitchen countertop surfaces, barring cost, most come to the conclusion that granite is the top choice. Long after you have gone, the granite will still be there, shining with its beautiful flecked and striation patterns imbedded in the rock. The good news is that granite is easier to obtain and therefore has come down in price over the years, bringing affordability within your grasp. Would you rather replace your material countertop several times while you are in your home or just do it once? Install granite kitchen countertops and you will enjoy their beauty for as long as you live.