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Granite is considered the second hardest natural material after diamond. In fact, it takes a diamond edge blade to cut through the slabs to make your countertop. In daily use of your kitchen, you will not scratch the surface. It is more likely that you will dull your knives. Additionally, granite will not chip or crack from a heavy impact blow outside of normal use conditions.

With Quartz surfaces, it is not necessary to select individual slabs, as the manufacturing process ensures all are uniform and consistent. However for granite and marble, not only is this advisable, but it is part of the pleasure of purchasing natural stone. Since granite and marble are entirely created by nature, each slab will contain its own unique characteristics. The advantage of choosing Granite Top, lies in our experience in choosing only the best quality slabs for our in-house inventory.

Most granite and marble has a highly polished surface. In some applications, a honed finish may be appealing. Honed stone has had the final stages of polishing removed, to achieve a textured & dull surface. However, customers should be aware that while it may be attractive honing certain granites will eliminate the patterns and colors on the surface, and makes cleaning slightly more difficult.

Marble offers a very classical look, particularly for a more traditionally designed kitchen. Marble however, does not possess the durability and hardness of granite, and therefore is not the best choice for the kitchen. You can expect more seams in a marble kitchen countertop, and more susceptibility to damage. As long as the homeowner is aware of these possibilities, Granite Top will be happy to produce marble countertops for your kitchen.