Why is granite a good choice for kitchen counters?
(Back to Top) A: The richness of granite materials adds an elegance and style to baths, kitchens and other areas of the home that cannot be duplicated with synthetic materials. Granite is also an ideal choice because it”s a very hard stone that”s created at very high temperatures deep in the earth, it is highly resistant to scratching, cracking, staining and virtually won”t burn. With granite, kitchen activities are no problem. Granite can take a hot pot without the use of a trivet, and it”s polished surface is not subject to scratching by knives, pots and pans, other metal objects or etching by household acids.