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Yes, granite still represents a large portion of the stone countertop market. Quartz has been steadily growing in popularity, particularly as lighter colors have become more popular in recent years.

Lighter-colored granites and quartzes have been in style most recently. However, there does seem to be a growing trend of darker countertops returning.

Granite comes in a variety of patterns and colors. As such, granite is typically one color or another depending on style. Over the last several years, white granite or lighter granite colors…

The short answer is that resealing at least once a year is best. However, test your granite by placing a small amount of water on it and letting it sit for 10…

Cleaning the granite with hot water and dish soap is good for daily sanitizing. We generally recommend that homeowners keep it simple, using only hot water and dish soap for the daily…

You should avoid using cleaners that have bleach, ammonia, or acids in them on your granite. Hot water and dish soap are generally good for cleaning and sanitizing your countertops.

Yes, you can prepare food on granite. We do not, however, recommend putting raw meat directly on the countertop. Because granite is porous, it can absorb any moisture or liquid that it…

Granite is graded based upon several characteristics, including color, veining, patterns, thickness, the amount of impurities it has, and also the location of the quarry where it is extracted. There are three…

Place a small amount of water on the granite and let it sit for 10 minutes. If the countertop darkens, the granite has not been sealed. It is important to seal your…

Yes, you can seal granite yourself. There are excellent sealers that can be purchased at most hardware stores or online. Follow the instructions that come with the sealer for best results.