Countertops
Granite Countertop
A natural igneous stone, cut and polished, prized for heat resistance and a unique pattern in every slab.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a genuinely natural material
- Areas near stovetops where hot pans are set down
- Long-term ownership — it holds resale value well
Avoid when
- Anyone who won't reseal annually
- Budgets that can't stretch past laminate or basic quartz
Sealing is the maintenance trade-off
Granite is porous enough to stain from oil, wine, or coloured liquids left standing. An annual sealant application (a simple wipe-on product) keeps it stain-resistant; skipping it for a few years is the most common regret owners report.
No two slabs are the same
Because it's a natural stone, granite's pattern varies significantly even within the same named colour — always view the actual slab, not just a sample chip, before committing.
Put this into practice
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