Among the many types of materials that are used to make kitchen countertops, granite is perhaps the best. This is the reason why granite countertops are becoming more and more popular for this function. Traditionally, kitchen countertops have always been a problem. They have been made from cement, stone tiles, ceramic tiles, marble, and even plywood. But all these materials have disadvantages. Cement kitchen countertops look ugly, stone tiles chip or stain and are hard to remove, ceramic tiles can break, and of course marble is expensive. Plywood can scratch and is flammable. Depending on the quality of the wood, there is a possibility that the wood will be attacked by termites, borers and other insects. Wood can also rot or expand unevenly due to the use of moisture absorption. It is difficult to prevent water from being used in cooking.

Granite countertops overcome all of these drawbacks. They look good and blend into any environment like marble. They are hard and do not break easily. Most varieties do not absorb water like wood. They are not affected by insects like plywood, nor are they flammable like plywood. To some extent, granite countertops are also scratch resistant. Unlike stone countertops, they won’t stain from lemon juice, vinegar, or other foods commonly used in the kitchen.

It is not very difficult to find a replacement for granite countertops, unlike ceramic tiles, which are difficult to replace if cracked or damaged. Laying a granite countertop is also easy, as a single slab of the required granite size can be ordered. As opposed to this, ceramic tiles need to be cut to the required size and may need to be ordered with some additional quantities considering future requirements.

Cleaning is easier than cleaning cement countertops or stone countertops. Ceramic countertops have gaps between the two tiles. This means that, over a period of time, this gap, however small, would turn into a dark outline. This does not happen with granite countertops since they are placed in a single piece that can be the same length and width as the countertop.

Both fine grained and coarse grained granite stone are available in the market. But kitchen countertops made of fine-grained granite have a more attractive appearance. Granite countertops are also available in different thicknesses, but a three-inch-thick countertop definitely has an advantage over a countertop that is only an inch thick. Such thickness enhances the functionality of these countertops and gives them a rich look. The edges of granite countertops can be smoothed and polished, making them look even more elegant.