About Granite Countertops

Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, natural stone offers you unparalleled beauty, functionality, uniqueness, and adds true value to your home. Granite and marble, two of the most popular stones among homeowners, are quarried in the form of huge blocks. These blocks are cut into slabs generally 3/4″ or 1-1/4″ thick and the faces are polished to the specified finish. The slabs are then carefully crated and shipped to fabricators worldwide who process them into the final product. A leading consumer magazine recently compared granite with quartz, ceramic tile, laminate, butcher block, and other manufactured surfaces. Granite received the highest overall performance rating as a kitchen countertop material.

There are different grades of granite available in the market which also dictates the price and quality of each stone. A “C” grade is typically the lowest grade of granite because the surface polish is substandard and there is no resin coating. As a result, this granite will require more maintenance over their lifespan and the risk of staining is greater.

When you get an “A” or “B” grade of granite, the surface polished is flawless and there will be a resin coating applied that will further protect the slab. Because of this, these slabs are more durable and require much less maintenance. At Stone Quest we import our own stock, and because we like to keep our superior reputation we only bring in “A” and “B” grade materials so our customers can rest assured they are getting a superior product. Granite’s durability and striking array of colors make it ideal for kitchen countertops and other heavily used surfaces, including table tops, vanities and floors.