The true beauty of nature sometimes gets overlooked by manufactured products that usually yield a cheaper price. One of those natural beauties that people do not realize is actually affordable (often times more affordable than man-made products) is granite. Granite is used most often for countertops or backsplashes – and the amount of work nature puts into these beautiful slabs is truly remarkable. Miles below the surface nature is hard at work as magma builds pressure and rises through the cracks of the Earth’s surface – after the magma cools granite is formed. Cool huh? Miners then extract the ginormous granite pieces and cut them down to easier to transport sizes. They are then shipped to granite showrooms all across the world.

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Why is Granite So Beautiful?

When granite is extracted there are so many different color combinations, grains, and random movement throughout each piece that no two pieces will ever be the same. Would it not be incredible to have a 100% unique piece of artwork as a new addition to your kitchen remodel? Granite has much more random swirls, lines, and grains than other countertop materials such as quartz. Quartz is a mix of natural materials and man-made ingenuity, so it is not possible to achieve these individual works of art that come from granite countertops. What it comes down to is that nature is remarkable, and only nature can achieve the natural beauty of a granite countertop.

Comparing Quartz to Granite

Many people are against the idea of sealing their granite yearly, and that is why they often turn towards quartz. Quartz can actually be a more expensive product than granite (which often surprises clients) and you will never achieve the natural, onyx marks that granite will give you in quartz. Honestly, though sealing your granite is not as difficult as you may think, there are products you can buy at most home stores to do it yourself. Often, the fabricators you hire to install your granite countertop offer a 15-year sealer for a few more dollars a square foot. And that way, you wouldn’t have to worry about sealing it yearly at all!

If you are thinking about a home remodel Alair Homes offers great advice if you have questions concerning countertops and other home renovation concerns. They also offer free estimates that will help aid in your home remodeling adventure. It is highly recommended, though, for you take a jump on the wild side and consider adding granite countertops to your home! You surely will not be disappointed with nature, and you will have a piece of art in your home that no one else will ever be able to have.