Your granite countertops are probably one of the pride points of your home. But over time, they can start to lose their shine. Or perhaps you’re just looking for a way to update them and revitalize the look of your home. Not to worry, we’ve got a few different ideas of how you can refresh and revitalize your granite countertops.

Resealing

Giving your granite countertops their shine back could be as simple as resealing them. It’s a good idea to reseal your granite countertops once a year to keep them in good condition and prevent them from becoming dull or damaged, although the frequency will depend on the quality of sealant used and how well your countertops are maintained. Call a professional to reseal your granite countertops for the best results.

Repairing

Although granite is incredibly tough, you might find that your countertops have picked up dents, nicks, or scratches over the years. This kind of damage may be repairable. Epoxy or resin may be able to fill in damaged areas to make it look good as new again. Get a consultation from a professional to determine the best course of action for your countertops and to ensure the right color match is made during repairs.

Refinishing

If your countertops need more than a good clean or some extra sealant, you may also be able to refinish them completely to give them their shine back. This involves stripping the existing finish using chemicals or special tools, and then reapplying a finish. This is another task that is best left to the professionals. It can be a great alternative to replacing your countertops completely, but it likely can only be done a limited number of times. If you’ve already refinished your countertops a few times, then new countertops might be the better option.

Give it an edge

You can also update the look of your bathroom or kitchen countertops by applying a new edge to them. Depending on the edge you originally chose, your countertops may be able to be recut to give them a completely new look. A simple square or beveled countertop edge, for example, could be cut to give it a more detailed or ornate edge, like an ogee or bullnose edge. This is a simple change that can make a big difference to the appearance of your countertops. Take a look at our countertop edge visualizer for some more ideas.

Are your countertops ready for an upgrade? Keeping them well maintained and cleaning regularly will help to maintain their shine, but get in touch with Amanzi Granite if they need resealing or refinishing.

Are confusing care and maintenance tips putting you off choosing granite for your kitchen countertops? We’re here to put the record straight about caring for your granite countertops, because it’s actually pretty straightforward. Granite is a low maintenance and durable countertop material that’s great for your kitchen or bathroom. It’s really easy to clean and keep in good condition, so read on for some basic tips to help you.

Sealing granite countertops

You may have read conflicting advice about whether or not to seal your granite countertops. Sealing is done because of the porous nature of granite, which can make it prone to staining if not properly sealed. Each slab of granite and each countertop is different from the next, so there is no general rule on whether you should seal your granite countertop.

Most granite countertops will need sealing, but you can ask your provider for their advice on your specific slab of granite. It is better to entrust sealing to a professional, since the process can go wrong when not done properly.

Soak up spills with a soft dishcloth

Don’t panic if you spill something on your granite countertops. They won’t immediately stain or become duller, especially if your countertops are sealed. Still, it is good practice to soak up spills as soon as possible to keep your countertops in the best condition. Simply soak up the spill with paper towels or a soft dishcloth, then wipe away any residue with warm water and a dishcloth.

Keep acidic solutions away

Many generic, store-bought cleaners will contain ingredients that could be harmful to your granite countertops. Avoid using these chemical cleaners on your countertops or any natural ingredients that are acidic, such as lemon juice and vinegar. Basic warm water should be your go-to when cleaning your countertops, or specific granite countertop cleaning products. Dish soap can also be used, although it may start to dull the finish if used regularly over time.

Treat your countertops with care

Although granite countertops are resistant to heat and scratches, it still pays to be gentle to your countertops in these respects. Avoid placing hot pans down on the surface, use coasters underneath beverages, and use cutting boards rather than cutting directly on your countertops. This will help to keep your countertops in pristine condition for years to come. Plus, cutting directly on granite will dull your knives since the stone is tougher than the metal of your knives.

Do you have more questions about caring for your granite countertops or how to seal them properly? Get in touch with Amanzi Granite, serving Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville.

People will naturally try to save money when they are undergoing home renovations. So, you might think that the most popular countertop materials would be affordable options like laminate and ceramic tile. However, it seems like countertops are one area where homeowners are happy to spend more for better quality and more natural products.

Natural stone countertops are a solid choice for their style, durability, and diversity. But there seems to be one overall winner that slightly edges out the competition – granite!

What makes granite the nation’s favorite countertop?

There are so many great choices when it comes to natural stone countertops, so what is it that makes granite the pervasive favorite? Here are a few reasons why homeowners continue to choose granite in their home…

It gives you a unique countertop

Like most types of natural stone, each slab of granite is completely different from the next, with slightly different hues, patterns, and grains. Granite is one of the most varied in its appearance, offering many more natural colors compared to other popular materials, like marble. You can find white granite, black, blue, grey, green, red, and more. In fact, The Spruce states that are almost 3,000 different colors and types of granite available.

It is all natural

Another popular countertop material is quartz. It imitates the appearance of natural stone but is slightly more affordable since it is manmade. Despite its appearance and lower price, more people are choosing granite over quartz these days due to environmental concerns. While we’re all trying to do what we can to be more environmentally-friendly, granite is the easy choice because it is completely natural, whereas quartz uses resins, chemicals, and dyes to finish its appearance.

It’s extremely durable

The main reason homeowners are willing to overlook the potentially high price of granite countertops is that they are so durable. This makes them a great investment because they will last a long time in great condition in your home. You can enjoy your granite countertops for years to come and then still benefit from their resale value if you choose to sell in 5 or 10 years, for example. Granite countertops are impressively resistant to heat and scratches, and resistant to stains if your countertops are properly sealed.

Are you ready to give the nation’s favorite countertop a try? Get in touch with Amanzi Granite to get a quote for bathroom or kitchen countertops across Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville.

In Surry County, the world’s largest open-faced granite quarry holds firm as the strongest piece of land in the state.

written byJIMMY TOMLIN

PHOTOGRAPH BY EMILY CHAPLIN

The Mount Airy locals call it The Rock.

My father-in-law, the late Jimmy Carpenter, called it that. He worked there for more than 30 years as a journeyman stonecutter. I remember his stories, stories of The Rock’s strength, its size, its beauty. But I couldn’t possibly understand it until I saw it.

The Rock is a mammoth granite quarry east of town. It is a scientific wonder, and its owners have mined it for 120 years, pulling some of the finest white granite in the world — granite they sold to build buildings and war memorials all across the country. The Rock made Mount Airy famous before Mayberry did.

It’s a complex conglomerate of science, history, and geological serendipity that all came together in Surry County eons ago.

It is the world’s largest open-faced granite quarry. On the surface alone, the quarry encompasses about 60 acres, or roughly the equivalent of 66 football fields. Mount Airy lore maintains that astronauts spotted The Rock from space as they orbited the Earth. That’s how large this rock is, and that’s just the part you can see. The mother mass — the block you can’t see — is about 7 miles long and 1 mile wide, north and south. And it’s 8,000 feet deep.

“Geologists tell us we’ve got enough to last for a while,” says Carlos Goad, the vice president of human resources for the North Carolina Granite Corp., which owns the quarry. “In our brochures, we say we have enough to last another 500 years.”

From space, the quarry appears as a white speckle amid a sea of blues and greens. From the rim of the quarry, looking out over the acres of unblemished granite, it’s too big for the eyes. And when you ride across The Rock in a pickup truck, like I did with Goad earlier this year, and you see firsthand the technology, and you feel firsthand the subterranean explosions required to break off large chunks of granite, The Rock becomes a mighty, living fortress. When you tour the company’s fabricating facilities, where the granite saws roar, you see the patience and precision needed to transform raw stone into something else — a beautiful building or a moving memorial. And when you meet the men who make all of this happen, the men who take great pride in harvesting what the rest of the world knows as Mount Airy granite, you begin to understand the importance of this place to the community and to this state.

To the locals, it feels as if The Rock has been here forever. And in reality, that’s not far from the truth.• • • 

The first known story of the land dates back to the 1800s, when a farmer bought the land and considered the large section of rock worthless.

But The Rock’s history goes back much farther than that.

About 336 million years, to be precise. It was then that The Rock formed through a geological process called plate tectonics.

“Our planet is a restless planet,” says Bert Meijboom, a Pilot Mountain geologist who does consulting work for the North Carolina Granite Corp. and is familiar with the granite quarry. “Continental plates are constantly on the move.”

North Carolina sits on the North American plate, Meijboom says. Several times in geological history — remember, we’re talking about millions of years here — that plate has collided with the African Plate. The last time it happened — approximately 360 million years ago — portions of the African plate subsided beneath the North American plate, creating a subduction zone that set the stage for the formation of Mount Airy’s huge granite quarry.

“It was along such a zone, some 12 to 25 miles underneath the American plate, that blobs of molten rock were formed,” Meijboom says. “Due to its relatively lighter weight, the molten rock, also called magma, started to rise toward the surface, intruding the upper portions of the plate.”

The magma slowly solidified over millions of years and formed what’s known as a pluton — basically, a body of igneous rock that develops beneath the earth’s surface. As the plates continued to move and extensive erosion occurred, these plutons — one of which geologists actually refer to as the Mount Airy pluton — appeared at the surface, giving The Rock its designation as an open-faced quarry.

Some of the granite harvested by Jerry McBride (above) and other employees of the North Carolina Granite Corp. turns into buildings that stand right here in Mount Airy.PHOTOGRAPH BY EMILY CHAPLIN• • • 

Harvesting granite from a geological wonder that took millions of years to form is quite a task for humans, especially considering we only began trying about 120 years ago.

Since then, workers have extracted granite down to a depth of only about 60 feet. Granite is a tough, stubborn rock, and extracting the material without damaging it requires a process that’s both rugged and delicate. The beauty of the finished product — smooth and faultless — is a testament to the quarry’s ability to accomplish such a challenging feat.

The extraction process begins with a powerful water jet — yes, water, the same force that cut and shaped so much of the earth — that slices deep grooves in the stone, about 2½ inches wide and up to 21 feet deep. The granite is no match for the forceful water jet, which packs some 40,000 pounds of water pressure per square inch at its nozzle — more than enough to blast through the stone at a rate of about one linear foot per hour. Then comes what Goad refers to as diamond technology to cut the chunk away from the mother mass.

The workers drop a diamond wire into the slots created by the water. The wire saws gently, patiently slicing across the bottom of the loaf of material to free it from the mother mass.

Finally, the fun part: setting off the explosions. Workers drill one-and-a-quarter-inch holes almost through the entire depth of the freed loaf, strategically spaced to yield the size of the granite blocks desired — about 10 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 5 feet deep. Then they drop an explosive called Primacord down into those holes, fill the holes with water — the water magnifies the force of the explosion — and then three, two, one … ka-boom!

Several times a day, such explosions can be heard — but not felt — up to about a mile away from the quarry, always preceded by a warning siren.

“Primacord will generate more of a noise air blast, rather than a ground vibration,” Goad says. “Something like black powder or dynamite would create a ground vibration, but that’s not what we use.”

With the chunks of granite now a more manageable size, workers transport the pieces to the fabricating facilities on sturdy forklifts designed for such a heavy load — 165 pounds per cubic foot, Goad says. The company extracts about 1 million cubic feet of granite per year. That’s more than 82,000 tons of granite annually.

That’s a lot of rock.

To give perspective, consider that a cubic foot is about the size of a basketball. A cubic foot of granite weighs 165 pounds. So imagine a 165-pound basketball. And now imagine 300 of them on a trailer.

The quarry has two fabricating divisions, one for curbing and the other for dimensional stone, which includes the granite used for buildings, memorials, mausoleums, and other products that are as decorative as they are functional. The crushing division reduces granite waste to small pieces sold for landscaping chips and other purposes.

“We’re always going to generate some waste in the quarry through our extraction process, and we generate waste through our production plants as we cut pieces off,” Goad says. “So if we didn’t have this crusher to reduce that material, we’d be under a mountain of waste right now.”

Mount Airy granite is more widely recognized for its dimensional uses — including such high-profile projects as the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.; the Arlington Memorial Bridge; and, here in North Carolina, the Wright Brothers Memorial — but it’s also popular for curbing, especially in Northern states.

“They especially like the curbing in states where they get a lot of snow and ice,” Goad says. “A concrete curb will deteriorate in about two or three years due to the salt, but granite is impervious to the salt.”• • • 

That’s granite for you — the rock of ages.

Standing at the public observation area overlooking the vast quarry, Melvin Miles bends over to pick up a small piece of granite, then hands it to a visitor. Miles, who has lived in Mount Airy since 1975, leads tours of the town several days a week, and the quarry is always a part of his tour. He knows most visitors come to see the town that gave us Andy Griffith and influenced fictional Mayberry, but he also enjoys giving them a piece of The Rock.

“Sometimes, you’ll see them kind of roll their eyes, like, ‘Who wants to see a rock?’ ” Miles says. “But then when you get them over there, you can’t get them away from it. They’ve got 10,000 questions, and they don’t want to leave.”

Miles, a retired schoolteacher, can show you everything in town that was built from Mount Airy granite: The post office. The Veterans’ Memorial. The police department. The public library. The municipal building. The many churches, including the Moravian church Andy Griffith attended growing up. The banks and other businesses. The residences. The Visitors Center. The new facade of Mount Airy High School.

He also points out the differences in the granite seen around town — primarily the differences in how the granite was cut. Buildings constructed in the early days have rough pieces of granite cobbled together. As the stonecutting technology improved, the granite became smoother and more uniform.

Miles also likes to remind visitors that the pieces of granite they see in Mount Airy — both at the quarry and in buildings around town — are small pebbles of that huge rock that formed all those millions of years ago.

“Remember, the quarry is seven miles long under the ground,” he says. “It comes all the way under the downtown area. I remember when I first came here and was looking to buy a house. The first thing the realtor told me was, ‘Now we want you to understand there is no more than 24 inches of dirt in your yard anywhere and there’s no basement — it’s solid rock.’ ”

Yes, Mount Airy, known as The Granite City, actually was built on The Rock.

It’s good to remember that from time to time. Mount Airy is one of our most famous little towns, and it has plenty of character throughout it, but if you dig down even just a bit, you can’t forget: The Rock was here long before the city.

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North Carolina Granite Corp.
151 Granite Quarry Trail
Mount Airy, N.C. 27030
(336) 786-5141
ncgranite.com

Mount Airy Visitors Center
200 North Main Street
Mount Airy, N.C. 27030-0913
(336) 786-6116
visitmayberry.com

This story was published on August 31, 2012

Jimmy Tomlin

Tomlin has been a features writer and columnist for the High Point Enterprise since 1990. His writing has won numerous state, regional, and national awards.

If you’re looking for simple ways to update your home, then adding granite countertops to your kitchen or bathroom is the perfect choice. Just this one change can make a big difference, creating a classy look and feel to those rooms. It’s ideal if you don’t want to completely renovate your kitchen. Here are a few reasons why granite countertops are a good upgrade for your home.

Choose from a range of colors and patterns

Although granite is a hugely popular material in home renovation right now, you don’t have to worry about having the same countertops as everyone else. Granite is available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and styles. No two slabs are exactly the same. Colors range from greens, grays, blacks, browns, and oranges. Slabs can be mostly plain or patterned with unique veinings and marblings. Not only does this give you a uniquely-looking countertop, it also means you can choose a style and appearance that you really like.

They fit with multiple styles

Since their appearances are so varied, granite countertops are ideal no matter what the style of your home is. They can be used in modern kitchens just as well as in more traditional ones. They can create a minimalistic style or something more extravagant. They pair well with rustic-style kitchens as well as sleek and modern styles. Whatever the style of your home, granite can add an extra touch of class.

Suitable for different rooms

Granite countertops are ideally suited to both kitchen countertops and your bathroom vanity. They make a perfect surface for an island in the middle of a kitchen or as part of an open-plan room. Granite can even be used elsewhere in your home, like surrounding the fireplace, as floor or wall tiles, or in outdoor features. The possibilities are practically endless.

Available as slab or tile

Depending on your aesthetic preferences and budget, you can choose between whole slabs or smaller tiles when adding granite to your home. Many people prefer the appearance of granite slab because it is fitted without seams, while seams between tiles can be visible. However, granite tile is a more affordable choice. It’s up to you which style suits your home and budget.

If you’re ready to install granite countertops, then contact us at Amanzi Granite to select and install the best quality and best-looking kitchen countertops out there. We proudly serve Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville.

A lot of people are drawn to traditional architecture, but that doesn’t mean you want the interior of your home looking like it’s straight out of the 1800s. If you live in a traditional home, you might think you’d have to do a complete overhaul to modernize your home. But there are some smaller changes you can make to modernize a traditional home.

Go monochromatic

Nice floral patterns and the like are seen a lot, but they certainly don’t scream modern. If you want to update your décor and fixtures, go for simple black and white. A plain white marble or black granite countertop could achieve this. For an even more modern look, mix monochromatic with bold splashes of color in your décor.

Solid colors

When choosing those splashes of color, keep them solid and stay away from the old school patterns we already mentioned. Elements like a bright yellow couch or a deep purple backsplash bring an exciting, modern touch to a room. As a man-made stone, quartz is a good choice for adding color to your home. If you don’t have the budget to buy new furniture, you can simply reupholster with bolder colors or paint wooden furniture.

Minimalism

The tiny living and minimalist trends are taking over, and it can do a lot for making your home look more modern. This doesn’t mean you have to throw away all your earthly possessions. Simply adding more storage and making it more efficient can reduce the clutter in your home and give it that minimalist vibe. Think about how you can store items in kitchen cabinets or add drawers and cupboards underneath your bathroom vanity, for example.

Open floor plan

Here’s one that might take a little more work, depending on the current layout of your house. Individual, separate rooms are becoming a thing of the past, and open floor plans are taking over. Living rooms that open out into the kitchen and dining area feel more light, airy, and modern. It’s practical, too, especially when entertaining guests. If you don’t want to knock down a wall to create an open floor plan, you can simply try to make your rooms feel more open and spacious. Tricks like adding mirrors and replacing bulky furniture items could do the trick.

Combining the traditional aspects of your home as it is with more modern trends will create a great transitional style. If you’re looking for natural stone to modernize your North Carolina home, then come and visit our countertop showroom in Kernersville or get in touch with us online.

Ready for a renovation in your bathroom? These styles and trends that are hot in 2019 might give you some design inspiration for your own home.

Bold black design

Gone are the days of pastel-colored bathrooms or even the neutral whites and creams. In 2019, people are making a bold statement with bathrooms dominated by black fixtures and décor. It’s a great way to create a luxury, high-end feel. Black granite countertops are a good choice for your vanity. Other stones that you can use for a black or dark bathroom countertop include quartz, quartzite, onyx, and even black marble countertops.

Gray and white marble

When it comes to marble in the bathroom, a more popular trend is to combine white and gray stone to create an exciting contrast. Marble can be used for floors, walls, or countertops, but it should be sealed when placing in your bathroom due to its porousness. More and more it is being used as a form of statement art to add interest to the bathroom.

Invisible shower drains

People are moving away from unsightly shower drains in creative ways. Floors are designed so that the drain seamlessly blends into the floor, so you can’t tell where the floor ends and the drain starts. You can also use a patterned stone floor or one with lots of veinings to mask the drain. Marble slab is a good way to achieve either of these results.

Statement walls

If you’re sick of boring neutral bathrooms but think that a fully patterned bathroom would be too much, then installing a statement tile wall is the answer. Complete one wall in your bathroom or shower with patterned natural stone tiles to create a visual appeal that doesn’t overwhelm the room.

Floating vanities

Vanities don’t have to go all the way to the ground anymore. People are opting for floating vanities that really open up the space. Vanities can be wall mounted effectively to leave an open space underneath them. Combine this with something unique like a travertine countertop to add the finishing touch to your vanity.

Exposed plumbing

While some trends are trying to hide the bathroom hardware, others are putting it on full display. It’s becoming more common for people to purposefully leave their pipes and hardware on display, such as in the shower and underneath the sink. Console sink vanities can be added to leave everything exposed underneath, but this will also leave you with less storage. Top your minimalistic vanity off with an onyx countertop or a limestone countertop to keep it visually appealing.

Do any of these bathroom trends catch your fancy? We can help you with all your natural stone needs for countertops, walls, or floors. Get in touch or visit our showroom whenever you need our assistance.

Kitchen or bathroom countertops can be big investments, and they’re a major pride point of many homes. With these facts in mind, it’s important that you know how to take care of your countertops properly. Poorly maintained countertops will lose their shine sooner than you’d like and will probably need replacing sooner, as well.

To help you keep your countertops in great shape, here are some tips for caring for different types of stone countertops.

Granite

Granite is an extremely popular material for kitchen countertops. The first tip you’ll hear most often is to seal your granite countertops. This makes it less porous and, therefore, more resistant to stains caused by spills. Avoid using harsh chemicals on granite as this will weaken the seal. Regular dish soap (non-acidic) and warm water is absolutely fine for cleaning granite, but there are also specialized granite cleaners you can use. Wiping your surfaces down regularly, even just with warm water and a soft cloth, will help it to keep its shine and avoid stains. Make sure to clean up any spills as soon as possible to avoid staining.

Marble

Marble is even more porous than granite, so it takes a little more care and maintenance. Sealing is, again, recommended in order to avoid stains and etches in your marble. Keep acidic food and liquid away from it as much as possible and tend to spills straight away if there are any accidents. Like granite, you can use a mild, neutral dish soap on marble countertops or opt for a cleaner designed for marble. Make sure you rinse and dry the countertops thoroughly to avoid build-up of the products you use on them.

Quartz

Quartz is a little lower maintenance because it is man-made rather than completely natural. This means it is still tough and durable but is also less porous than granite and marble, so it typically does not need sealing. It is still important to wipe down and clean your countertops regularly to avoid stains, and keep harsh substances away from it, such as acidic cleaners. Soapy water or a natural stone cleaner can again be used here. Degreasers are good for tougher spills and stains on quartz as long as they do not contain bleach.

If you’re planning to install new countertops or need help maintaining them, then get in touch with Amanzi Granite for our help around Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville.

A natural stone countertop on a bathroom vanity makes a great aesthetic focal point for the room. But choosing the right stone for your bathroom countertop can be a challenge. As well as considering what styles you like, it’s important to consider practicality. The more porous stones might not be suited to a room with so much water and steam. So, what are the best natural stones for bathroom countertops? Let’s look at some popular options for you to consider.

Marble

Marble is an incredibly durable stone that is unparalleled in terms of elegance. It is most often associated with white stone, but marble is actually available in a variety of colors and accompanied by unique veining patterns. Marble is a relatively porous stone, but you can get around this problem by having it properly sealed. You might need to be careful with cosmetics on your marble surface, however.

Limestone

Limestone is another material that can be used for bathroom countertops when properly sealed and maintained. Many people like the matte finish of limestone countertops, and it is also available in a variety of hues when combined with different minerals. Its natural color, however, tends to be a white or cream shade.

Slate

Slate offers a slightly more affordable countertop option than the other stones on this list. It is typically available in darker shades of black or gray, so it can contrast well with an otherwise light or neutral-colored bathroom. Slate is less porous than marble, for example, but sealing it can still help to keep it in good condition for longer.

Sandstone

Sandstone is a versatile material because, like limestone, it can adopt different hues when combined with different minerals. As it is also quite a porous stone, sealing is required to maintain its condition and prevent staining.

Granite

Granite is one of the most popular countertop materials, despite also being on the more expensive end along with marble. It is tough and long-lasting, especially when combined with proper sealing techniques to help prevent staining. Its patterns and colors are varied, allowing you to go for the style you want in your bathroom.

Soapstone

Soapstone is great for bathroom countertops because it is a non-porous material. This means it is impressively stain-resistant and low maintenance, meaning cleaning and caring for this stone is easier. It is most commonly found in whites and grays with subtle veinings to add distinction and interest.

Whatever natural stone you choose for your bathroom countertop, get in touch with Amanzi Granite for design and installation around Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and Kernersville.

When you’re researching potential materials for your new countertops, you’ve probably found marble brought up often as one of the top choices. Although it can be expensive, marble has lots of advantages for both kitchen and bathroom countertops. Let’s take a look at some of those advantages if you’re still on the fence about installing marble countertops.

It’s tough and durable

You get a lot of value for your money with marble because it’s impressively strong and long-lasting. This makes it hard to scratch when you’re preparing food or if you drop a glass on it. It also means it will last a long time in good condition before it needs replacing. It’s also resistant to heat, so it shouldn’t damage if you accidentally put a hot pan down on the surface.

It looks amazing in any kitchen

People choose marble for the way that it looks – beautiful and elegant. Fill your kitchen with this natural stone and you’ll never get sick of seeing it when you walk in the room. And it will do a great job at impressing guests whenever you’re entertaining. It has a versatile appeal that will suit both modern and traditional kitchen styles. It’s also flexible to work with, allowing you to choose from a variety of edges when ordering your marble countertop.

It stays cool

If you like to bake in your kitchen, then this property of marble will be important to you. Marble does not conduct heat very well, helping it to stay cool. This provides the perfect surface for working with pastry and other foods.

It can increase resale value

You can consider the money you spend on marble countertops as a good investment because it could help you sell your home. Marble countertops are very desirable, so they are likely to attract more buyers and could even allow you to raise the asking price on your house.

If you’re convinced by marble but are still put off by the price, you can save some money on your marble countertops by using marble remnants instead of solid slab or tile. Countertop remnants can be bought more cheaply and combined to form attractive marble countertops.

If you have any more questions about the pros and cons of marble countertops, get in touch with Amanzi Granite and we can answer all your questions. You can also visit our countertop showroom if you’re ready to select a natural stone for your countertops.