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Thinking of installing granite countertops to add to the value of your home? Installing granite countertops is one of the wisest decisions that a homeowner can make. Homeowners can increase their asking price when they sell the home if they have invested in granite countertop installation because of the durability and beauty. The resale value of a home can go up by 10 percent if the home has a granite countertop. Granite requires little maintenance and can be highly polished or finished in a variety of ways.
Since granite is a natural material, it is surprising just how many colors are available for kitchen granite countertops. Because granite is quarried from so many parts of the world, the quantity of colors is remarkable. Each kitchen granite countertop can have its own unique pattern of colors, with speckles, splotches and veins. Kitchen granite countertops are available in dozens of rich and elegant textures and colors ranging from light-colored accents to deeper and darker tones.
Before going out to shop for a granite countertop, you should have some idea of the style they want to create for your kitchen. The plethora of choices in granite kitchen countertops can make it difficult and Atlantic Granite & Marble will help you every step of the way. During your first visit to the store, you should pick out samples of granite slabs of different colors and designs. Atlantic Granite & Marble encourages you to take small samples of granite slabs home for matching. This makes the task of choosing granite slabs that are "right" for the home much easier. While choosing granite slabs for a kitchen countertop, you also need to think about the style and design of the other features of the kitchen including cabinets, drawers and the sink. Ideally, you should be able to match the different styles to create a pleasing union. Before buying a particular style of granite countertop, an individual also needs to answer the following questions: Do you entertain a lot? Does everyone gather in the kitchen? Do you use your kitchen counter top as a buffet? Are their friends often in your kitchen? The answers to these questions will help decide the style and design of the granite counter top. Once a specific granite type is decided upon, it is important to inspect the actual granite slab that is to be fabricated and installed in the home. Remember granite comes from Nature, each slab is unique. So the sample that is used may differ slightly from the actual slab.
Granite counter tops are sealed during the initial installation, and they should be resealed at least once every year to maintain the investment. In addition to annual resealing, regular maintenance will also keep the granite finish gleaming. Atlantic Granite & Marble also can recommend a lifetime sealer that is a onetime application. If minor damage should occur on the granite counter top or if the granite is chipped or cracked, a professional can be called in to perform virtually invisible repairs. Unlike the man made quartz products, natural stone can be repaired and maintained indefinitely. A homeowner can expect to keep their granite counter tops for years to come, as long as they have taken the right steps to find the right fabricator. The longevity and of granite countertops makes the investment worthwhile. |
