For more than a decade now, granite has been the choice of numerous homeowners for their kitchen countertops. In line with this, a company called Monticello Granite, Ltd. introduced nationally available countertops made of granite with a 25-year warranty for the first time in 2002.
Granite cost can differ considerably, depending on the edging, finish and thickness of the slab. The material may really be expensive, but many people who remodel their kitchens love it so much. If they cannot afford to equip their kitchen with granite countertops, they use granite for at least one section (like the kitchen island) to give the room a more stylish look; while those who can afford also choose to have a granite sink installed together with their countertops, creating a fine-looking and flawless kitchen.
Granite kitchen countertops are no doubt the most popular and expensive choice among the available countertop materials in the market nowadays. With this in mind, let's find out more about granite. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about it:
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