Granite is a natural stone that is comprised of mainly quartz, silicon dioxide, and Aluminum Oxide. Found only in nature, granite is a hard and extremely durable material and for this reason is especially suited to building. A granite kitchen is maintenance free, chip, stain, and scratch resistant, and able to withstand practically anything you throw at it. Combined with a unique texture that cannot be reproduced by man, the granite kitchen is the ultimate in kitchen remodeling, and suitable to practically any style.
Why a granite kitchen?
As previously mentioned, the granite kitchen is one of the toughest in the industry. You can do everything from cut vegetables and meat on it, to place hot pots and pans on it without any concern for damage. Aside from this unbeatable level of efficiency, its rich composition is available in over 1000 different colors and combinations to choose from, and can be finished using high-gloss surface polish, tumbled, honed, or flamed for different effects. The look of granite is suitable to virtually any style or look of kitchen, such that it is always complimenting. Overall, the granite kitchen provides the ultimate combination of efficiency, longevity and beauty, and is a highly recommended style by our designers.
The costs of a granite kitchen
As they say, you get what you pay for, and a granite kitchen is indeed slightly more expensive than other options. The main price range is $70 - $100 per square foot, yet this is dependent upon the amount of granite you need for your granite kitchen, the texture you want, the finish, and any styling around the edges. More expensive combinations can reach the $300 mark. However, the initial cost is probably the only money you'll ever spend on a granite kitchen, making it highly worthwhile.
A Quick Tip
Be careful when choosing the color of your granite kitchen – whilst some will look the same 10 years down the track as they did on day one, others will develop a natural patina – always speak with a granite kitchen professional first!
