Replacing your existing countertops with granite counter tops is a prudent decision and one that will pay dividends for years to come. Let’s face it – no matter how pretty laminate countertops may look when they’re new, they age quickly and have a short lifespan. It’s just the nature of the material. Their functionality is limited due to their susceptibility to burns, abrasions and stains. You’re forced to treat them with “kid gloves” because you don’t want to mar them for the duration of their life ’ no matter how short that may be. Think about it…how many times have you heard somebody call out for someone else not set a “hot pot” directly onto the counter? With a granite countertop, you won’t even have to think about it anymore. Hot dishes and pots from the stove can be placed right onto their surface without the need for trivets.

Granite kitchen counters enhance the environment of your home with the enduring quality of natural stone and they are practically impervious to the hazards of an active kitchen. Second in hardness only to diamonds, with normal use, there is virtually nothing in your kitchen that will break, ding or chip them. Their density lends itself to repelling stains, and is further fortified with the application of an additional impregnating sealer. The finish on a granite countertop is actually polished with diamonds – the only material in the world hard enough to do so – and with normal use, will never wear or fade.

Granite kitchen countertops and granite table tops come in a variety of shades and patterns to compliment your interior color scheme. Additionally, they can be templated to accept your new or existing hardware. Whether you install your solid surface countertop yourself or have one of our professional teams do so, Stone Surfaces of Central New Jersey will be with you every step of the way.