When it comes to adding value to your home, there are very few investments as beneficial as granite countertops. Granite countertops, especially those installed in the kitchen, can be the deciding factor in buying or selling any home.

When properly sealed and maintained, granite countertops are virtually resistant to scratches, stains, and chips. No other material can make that flaunt except diamond.

Maintenance is relatively simple, usually requiring nothing more than hot water and a soft cloth, and periodic resealing, which tends to be once a year. Since no special cleaning agents are needed to clean tough stains, this can save you money.

Granite is durable enough to allow for food preparation, such as cutting vegetables right on its surface. Cutting boards can harbor bacteria over time, as they accumulate grooves and indentations from repeated use. This is not the case with granite, as most knives are not made with the proper tensile strength to damage the stone.

The cold stone surface is ideal for preparing and kneading dough for any and all baking projects. This can add joy to the holiday season if you enjoy baking.

It’s heat resistant, which means that if you don’t use a heating pad when placing hot pans directly on your surface, you don’t have to worry about burn damage. This also goes for leaving a curling iron on the bathroom counter if the countertops are also made of granite.

Granite countertops tend to add a minimum of ten percent resale value to your home and can add about twenty-five percent of the retail value to your home’s appraised value. While there are no guarantees on specific numbers, it is clear that there is a marked increase and never a decrease in a well installed countertop.

Due to the way granite naturally forms with its added color variations, vein variations and mottling, no two countertops are the same, making each one unique and distinctive. How many other features in a home provide practical use while also coming close to being a work of art?

The profitability of granite is seen in the cost of installation versus the longevity of the stone. With easy maintenance, it will outlast most other features in your home. It will not degrade or need to be replaced due to aging.

Granite countertops add a sense of elegance to any kitchen or bathroom with their natural stone look and custom surrounds. Rich tones ranging from earthy to more colorful variations can complement a wide range of decorating styles and provide the perfect accent or focus depending on preference.

Granite slabs can be cut to allow for customization with sink and faucet designs for a unique look, giving your home unique value. It is also possible to make special cuts to contain soap dispenses for further refinement.