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When remodeling your kitchen there seems to be an endless selection when it comes to countertop aesthetics and materials like wood, laminate, and various stone types. Stone countertops are the most popular and are an upgrade at the very least. In this article, we will be focusing on one type, granite.

There are five major reasons why you should consider granite for your kitchen.

Here is why you should go granite.

Durability

One of the biggest reasons to consider granite is durability, it’s incredibly tough. To put into perspective exactly how tough, it rates 2nd in natural hardness with the number one spot going to diamond, and it will probably be the last countertop you will ever need to buy. Granite is incredibly hard to chip, crack, or scratch, and is great in the heat resistance department, while we would not recommend putting hot trays, pots, or pans directly on a granite countertop, you would most likely not cause any harm to it if you did.

Increases the Value of Your Home

Installing and maintaining granite countertops in your home can boost the value of the home itself, and in many cases could pay itself off by 100%. If you sell your home and a potential buyer looks at your home and compares it to the other homes without granite, it could sway the buyer to purchase yours.

Granite is Beautiful

In terms of the most stunning countertops on the market, granite really does take the cake. After all, that’s probably the main reason you’re considering getting them, right? Granite has a natural beauty that elevates the look of any kitchen. It has character that stems from its depth of color, veins and speckles. The natural stone appearance, glossy smooth finish, and subtle hues are gorgeous, and your guests will think so too.

Ease of Maintenance

Granite countertops need to be sealed properly when installed, this is where a professional comes in, but after proper installation maintaining your granite countertops is very simple. Granite countertops are great a resisting bacteria and staining, being easily cleaned by simply wiping them down with soap and water or a granite specific cleaning agent.

As with any type of countertop, cleaning up spills should be done immediately, and if it’s kept clean the luster and appearance will stay for decades. As mentioned above, granite countertops are resilient and rarely chip, but in the event this does happen, filling those chips and bringing the countertop back to new condition is very easy to do depending on the severity.

Long Term Investment

While enjoying your immaculate granite countertops for decades, other people will have replaced their laminate countertops up to 3 times, and others will have replaced their woods countertops twice and refinished multiple times. When compared to other stone types like quartz or soapstone, granite countertops could potentially have twice the lifespan. This makes granite very cost effective and will save you a ton of money in the long run, like mentioned in the section about increasing the home’s value, they will pay themselves off over time.

Conclusion

If durability, ease of maintenance, increasing home value, longevity, and stunning beauty are things that pique your interest, then installing granite countertops are definitely a win. They will provide a lifetime of beauty to your kitchen and home, and its certain to impress your guests. All the other perks that go along with granite are what makes this choice a clear winner.

If you are thinking of redoing your kitchen or bathroom, countertops are a great place to start. As one of Wisconsin’s largest fabricator of stone countertops, Wisconsin Granite Design can help make your kitchen and bath remodel dreams come true. Our main goal is to satisfy our customers with the best quality and price in the market and our designers are ready to help. We specialize in granite, marble and quartz and have thousands of slabs and colors to choose from.

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