Unlike laminate countertops, or those that are made from other composite materials, granite countertops are easy to maintain because they are highly heat resistant and they are smooth and a breeze to wipe off. It is easier to keep granite countertops germ-free than other materials, and you don’t have to worry that you are going to melt a hole in your countertop with a hot pot. Granite countertops also come in a wide variety of patterns and colors – so you can almost always find a granite slab that will accentuate your kitchen and will be visually striking as well as useful. As one of the largest installers of granite countertops, AGC has the experience that it takes to make sure that your granite countertops are installed correctly and will last a lifetime. Depending on the amount of quartz in your granite countertops, you can find countertops that have various shades of “shine” and that are even reflective to make your room look larger and better lit.

While most people think of granite countertops as being something used only in the kitchen, many homeowners appreciate the durable nature and good looks of granite in the bathroom as well where it can be used for vanities or for the tub surround to make your whirlpool tub look like it was built right into your master bathroom. Granite is also a great choice for your bath countertop backsplash – keeping water from striking the walls of your bathroom and preventing mold and mildew.

Engineered marble is a great choice for bathrooms because it is just as beautiful as real marble without being as prone to scratching and to damage from solvents as the real thing.

There are many different options that you have to consider when you are ordering granite countertops, although AGC can help you throughout the design and ordering process to ensure that you end up with countertops that suit your personality and style. First of all, countertops come in either bullnose edge counters or chiseled edge counters, depending on the rest of your room and whether or not you want the edge of your countertops to be beveled. You might also choose from some of the more decorative edge options, like the polished edge of the ogee edge. Whichever type of granite countertops you choose, make sure you maintain your countertops well and do your best to ensure that the countertops aren’t scratched or damaged.