Different types of Countertops

Just move into a new home?  Looking to remodel those outdated tile and wood kitchen countertops with something that lasts?  Visit Granite Warehouse in Nashville, TN.  Granite Warehouse does granite countertops, marble countertops and quartz countertops, to give your kitchen an elegant and classic aesthetic.  Here are some benefits of each.

Marble: Considered by many to be the “Cadillac of countertops.”  It is by far the most malleable in terms of design capabilities and countertop customization.  If you want a countertop with more decorative edges, marble is probably the countertop material for you.

Other Benefits:

1.     Beautiful white color.  The lightest in stone countertop options. 

2.     Not a heat conductor.  If you cook a lot and are looking for a good surface to rest hot things on, marble is perfect.  The surface is naturally cool and heat resistant (although we don’t recommend placing a pan directly off the stove right on the countertop).

3.     Durable. Even though it is the softest of the three options, it’s still quite durable, especially when sealed.

Quartz: The affordable option.  It is the least expensive of the three and is still totally classic and elegant.  It is also the only stone countertop option that is completely customizable in terms of color, texture and patterns, as there are no imperfections in stone slabs a manufacturer has to cut around.

Other Benefits:

1.     Strongest.  The compound of quartz and 7% resin binder makes quartz the strongest of the three countertop choices granite warehouse offers.

2.     Non-porous.  Granite and marble require sealants to protect from spills staining the stone.  Quartz is the most stain resistant of our countertop choices.

3.     More hygienic.  Quartz counters are made to be hygienic surfaces, difficult for bacteria to grow on and impossible to grow in.  This helps with both food preparation and hands moving from counter to counter.

Granite: Our most popular choice for kitchen countertops.  No two pieces of granite are alike, so whatever you have put in your home will be completely unique to your kitchen.  Although it is the expensive (second only to marble) it is more durable than marble and the price will add greater value to your home.

Other benefits:

1.     Difficult to scratch.  Granite is the hardest surface next to quartz and diamonds. No need for a cutting board with a  granite countertop, you can cut right on the counter’s surface.

2.     Cool to the touch.  Like marble, granite is not a heat conductor, so if you live in an area that is warm for many months of the year, your stone won’t hang onto the heat.

3.     Cleanliness.  Like quartz, it is a very hygienic material.

Granite Warehouse of Nashville, TN specializes in granite kitchen counters, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, granite outlets, and granite baths.  Our 32.000 sq. ft. warehouse has the bestgranite colors to choose from for countertop remodeling and granite kitchen design, and we even have options for granite cabinetry. 

For a remodeling estimate, visit our warehouse or contact us via our Website today!