Kitchen Countertops Marietta

Kitchen Remodeling - Why choose granite for your new countertops?

Granite is the most requested material for new kitchen countertops. It’s popularity is due both because of it’s durability and the many options in color and pattern that are available. If you are considering granite for your new countertops, here are some things to think about.

Granite is a natural material, which means every slab is unique. There are virtually an infinite number of colors and patterns to choose from. This is good for providing options, but it can complicate matters when it comes time to getting what you ask for. Before your granite countertop is installed, make an effort to try to see the actual slab that will be used to ensure that it matches the color you wanted. If more than one slab will be needed, make sure that they are both coming from the same quarry. There may still be subtle differences, but the differences will be minimal compared to what you would see otherwise.

Granite countertops are durable. So durable, you can even use them as a cutting board. This isn’t recommended, however, because it can be quite hard on your knives! It is stain and heat resistant. All that being said, it’s certainly capable of surviving children and serious chefs. Maintenance of granite countertops is relatively easy, and it is a recommended surface for keeping kitchen prone bacteria at bay.

There are almost as many grades of granite as there are colors. Depending on the grade and popularity, you may be able to pay $30 per sq. ft. or you may have to pay as much as $120 per sq. ft. Check with In Home Services to see what the going rates of granite are in your area. When making your initial estimate, remember, you will have to purchase more sq. ft. than what your current countertops measure to allow room for cutting.

Installing granite countertops is one project that is NOT recommended for do-it-yourselfers. One mistake could cost you the entire slab. If you are concerned about your budget, consider working with In Homes Services of Marietta. Unlike most remodeling companies, In Home Services provides professional installation services without the material markups. They will help you define your project, provide you with a list of necessary materials, and then point you in the right direction for purchasing those materials. Once you have found just the right bargain, In Home Services of Marietta will install your new countertops for you. The only fee you will see is the cost of installation, which you will know ahead of time. The results are peace of mind and beautiful new countertops to match your newly remodeled kitchen.