Should You Look At The Cost Of Granite Countertops Or Granite Countertops Colors?
When you design your own kitchen, the cost of granite countertops may seem prohibitively high. However, once you consider the attractiveness of granite countertops colors and the value these will add to your property, you may decide that it is worth your while to save up for them.
In spite of the cost of granite countertops, you won’t need any salesman talk to convince you that this remains one of the most beautiful kitchen design options on earth! It is very easy to decide that your kitchen will only really be finished off when this natural stone becomes part of your kitchen island plans, ready to dazzle everyone entering your cooking domain.
Why is it that folks manage to shift their attention almost instantly from the cost of granite countertops to the colors and feel?
This is a natural stone that is extremely hard and you can choose from a huge range of granite countertops colors.
Being so highly heat resistant, this is a practical option that allows for all the usual kitchen activities. Although it is just sensible to make use of trivets or to take other protective measures, hot pots and pans are unlikely to damage your kitchen islands.
This is an option that is resistant to scratching, blistering and chipping. If you do have a serious mishap that leads to damage, it is generally possible to do repairs, but this can be somewhat expensive.
Provided that the counters have been properly sealed, your granite countertops colors probably won’t show stains. Unfortunately the sealing process must be repeated from time to time. As far is this is concerned, Silestone countertops and Dupont Zodiaq countertops are lower in maintenance, as no sealing is required.
Granite is also mold and mildew resistant, making it a hygienic food preparation surface. Silestone and Zodiaq countertops are even better in this regard, due to being non-porous.
Granite, being natural stone and thus long lasting, can be expensive. The cost of granite countertops range from $60 up to $400 per square meter, especially if you have to make use of the services of a contractor. Luckily more and more countertop kits are now becoming available that are suitable for a do-it-yourself job. This can save a bundle, but make sure that you can handle it before taking the plunge. In the end, the value added to your property may make the expense very worth while.
One of the main benefits of this stone, is the variety of granite countertop colors you can choose from when you design your own kitchen. And no two slabs are alike, so you will get a unique-looking kitchen, even if you choose the same shade as a neighbor.
You can also go for a polished look or a matte and textured appearance. The brilliance of the polished look shouldn’t fade over time. The cost of the granite countertops will depend on the origin, the thickness of the slabs, the size, as well as the patterning and veins.
With a bit of shopping around, you may get to discount prices that will cut the cost of your granite countertops. However, make sure that you purchase from a reputable dealer and that you get adequate references for the contractor you decide to engage.
One issue that you need to be aware of, is the controversy about possible radon emissions from granite, as highlighted in a New York Times article. This doesn’t make granite a total no-no, but you do need to do your homework before making a purchase.
In the end, your granite countertops colors will give you pleasure for many years, while the cost will in most cases be offset in terms of a higher property value.
From the home improvement review desk of Wim van der Walt.
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