Natural Granite Countertops from Graniterra

May 16, 2014 - PRLog -- The kitchen and bathroom are the most remodeled rooms in a home and the countertops heavily affect the look of both rooms and play a large role in the remodel.  Countertops made of natural stone such as granite come in many colors and patterns to suit the décor of any room and they are extremely durable.  Graniterra Kitchen, Bath, and Stone Design Studio in St. Louis fabricates and installs granite countertops made from natural granite slabs in a variety of patterns and colors.  They import their natural granite slabs from quarries around the world including China, Brazil, Italy, and the U.S.

         One of the biggest advantages of granite countertops is their versatility in design options.  Granite (http://www.graniterra.com/granite-countertops-st-louis) stone slabs naturally occur in several colors and hues including white, red, blue, and gold and they are found in solid, marble, or speckled patterns.  Marbled granite has an appearance similar to marble in the veining and texture and speckled granite contains speckles in the texture that are created by magma cooling in the rock formation.  Granite countertops are available in several finish options with the two most common being a honed or matte finish and a polished or glossy finish.  The edging options available also add to the design versatility of granite countertops with options that include eased edges, bullnose and beveled edges, ogee and waterfall edges, and curved edges.

         The design versatility is not the only advantage of granite countertops, they are also very durable and easy to maintain.  Granite countertops are scratch and heat resistant and they are non porous which makes them resistant to stains.  This stain resistance also makes them easy to maintain as they can resist moisture and do not require a special seal to do so.  The best way to clean granite countertops is with warm water and mild dish soap; powdered or acidic cleaners should never be used on granite.  With the right maintenance, granite countertops can last for a lifetime.

         The granite countertops fabricated and installed by Graniterra Kitchen, Bath, and Stone Design Studio (http://www.graniterra.com/) are durable, easy to maintain, and have many versatile design options.  Graniterra imports high quality natural granite stone slabs from quarries across the globe and they are the only company in Missouri that has received Stone Fabrication Accreditation from the Marble Institute of America.  Their staff works with each customer to create unique granite countertops that suit their exact applications.  Contact Graniterra or browse their natural stone portfolio (http://www.graniterra.com/our-portfolio/natural-stone-por...) for examples of their granite slabs.