Why are unsealed granite counters popular? I like things that look pretty, but I also like the idea of NOT choosing a material or item that is intentionally high maintenance or awkward to use. So why are unsealed granite countertops popular? This came up in a discussion with a family member who had them and all they could say was that it was popular. Which says a lot really. But why ch…

Kitchen advice – granite countertops I am finally adding a backsplash which is going to cost $3700 total but I’m worried the counters are dated (the kitchen is 14 yrs old). Not sure whether I should go for it and redo the counters at the same time or just do the backsplash. It would be a major expense because I have a lot of counters (2 walls of cabinets, an island, 2 built in desk…

Yin & Yang Granite I’m remodeling my kitchen and wanted to do a white marbled granite island with black marbled granite on the perimeter of the kitchen. The last picture is the vibe I’m going for, but that granite is all black. Do these two work together, or contrast? submitted by /u/jegspun

The Pros and Cons of Granite, Quartz, and Marble Countertops Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your kitchen, you’ll have to make a decision about your countertops. If you’d like to go with a natural stone—as opposed to laminate countertops, for example—you can opt for granite, quartz, or marble. Read more…

Stop Cleaning Your Granite This Way It’s hard to know how to clean granite. In the wide world of cleaning products, so many of them are multipurpose—but even the most versatile of products are not good for cleaning granite. You can’t use Bar Keepers Friend or the poorly-named “all-purpose” cleaner on it, for instance. So what can you use that won’t… Read more…

Whitish granite for kitchen Has anyone here tried colonial white or moon white granite as kitchen countertop? What is your experience with it so far specially regarding staining? Would you recommend it or not? submitted by /u/AardvarkMaterial8704