Available in a striking array of colors, granite’s durability and longevity make it an excellent choice for kitchen countertops, floors, table tops and other heavily used surfaces.* Granite, quarried from the mountains of Italy, the U.S., India, and dozens of other countries around the world, is one of the most popular natural stones on the market.

* While some synthetic surfaces scratch easily and even melt under hot cookware, granite resists heat.

* Granite is one of the most bacteria-resistant of kitchen surfaces, and is not affected by citric acid, coffee, tea, alcohol or wine.

* Granite is nearly impossible to scratch and, with proper cleaning, it won’t stain under normal use (ask your professional contractor about sealants available to further improve resistance to staining).

* A leading consumer magazine recently compared granite with engineered stone, ceramic tile, laminate, butcher block, and other manufactured surfaces. Granite received the highest overall performance rating as a kitchen countertop material.

* Because of its exceptional strength, granite is also well-suited for exterior applications, such as cladding, paving and curbing.