Granite Kitchen Counters - San Diego

Granite kitchen counters have the power to totally set the tone in a kitchen – warm and inviting in a rustic country theme to sleek and contemporary in a modern kitchen with all the stainless steel bells and whistles. How many other kitchen counter options have that power to totally dress a room in style?

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When you think about granite kitchen counters, in San Diego and other points west, the tradition has been 2 cm granite slabs. Even in kitchens across the country from Santa Fe to Houston to Boston, the 2 cm granite has been the standard for kitchen counter installation. The tide has changed and now 3 cm granite slabs are the preferred choice for kitchens. The reason? The answer lies in the process of granite fabrication.

With 2 cm granite, there is a sub-floor grade plywood adhered underneath that is hidden by strips of stone veneer. This extra underlayment gives the illusion of thicker granite for your countertops and it also adds several steps in the counter creation process. Granite fabricators now like to create 3cm counters for several reasons.

Granite countertops at 3 cm are actually cheaper to fabricate than the 2 cm because there is no extra manpower or supplies to worry about in regards to adhering the plywood. While granite slabs at 3 cm come with a slightly higher price tag, you are still saving on fabrication costs so it all evens out. In addition, the greater thickness lends itself to a stronger granite foundation and fewer risks of breakage. The product warranty on this granite is also likely to be better than the thinner 2 cm.

Characteristics of Granite

Granite counters have everything going for it – heat resistance, scratch resistance and fewer seams during installation. It also can be quite the stain resistor as long as you purchase granite with a strong permanent sealer. You also do not have to worry about eating from the counters as bacteria have a big time problem of sticking around as long as you properly clean your counters of debris.

What attract people to granite countertops is its sleek appearance and the ability to dress up or dress down a kitchen based on the rest of the décor such as the cabinetry and flooring. While there may not be 50 colors, granite does come in a variety of shades from black to gray to cream. The most interesting part about granite is its character. Granite is a mixture of minerals heat-pressed within the earth to create this virtually diamond strength rock. These minerals produce striations and interesting flecks that subtly alter the hues within the granite. It is the nature of granite's appearance that makes it such an appealing choice for the counters in your kitchen.

Whether you are building a new home or in the process of remodeling an old one, keep granite in mind for your countertops. They really are the best and practical choice for your kitchen, one of the most used rooms in the home. Granite kitchen counters will really dress up your home and even boost its value should you ever decide to sell.