Kitchen Countertops

Last modified: March 10, 2010

Delaware Granite is a great investment in today’s economy–granite will increase the value of your home and is an easy way to improve the look of your home.

When choosing your new design for your renovation or new home’s kitchen and bath the choice of what type of countertop i s a big factor and there are many things to consider when making your purchase. When deciding on what type of material to use for your new countertop there are several choices to consider. Depending what your tastes are and what part of the home you will be placing your new countertop will determine which type of stone is your best choice.

Here are some things to consider when choosing between Granite Countertops, Marble Countertops and Engineered Stone Countertops:

Granite Countertops

• Not only is it a natural stone of immense beauty, granite is also available in several colors and finishing styles, from polished to matte and textured.

• It is strong, very durable, and easy to use and does not attract dirt, therefore very easy to clean. Heat, water and chemical resistant, granite does not stain or scratch.

• Granite is one of the hardest materials in existence, it does not usually chip or crack, although very replaceable in the event of a mishap.

• Although it can be expensive, it offers many benefits in a high usage area like your kitchen.

• Lastly, its aesthetic appeal is no match by any other alternative.

Marble Countertops

• Marble is also aesthetically appealing and hygienic, but it is easily scratched and stained.

• Marble countertops can be fabricated to have fancy ogee edges as well as other profile styles, due to the softness and overall workability of marble.

• If you’ve worked with marble tiles, they are much easier to cut than granite. This would allow you to go for a fancier design without the fear of damage, compared to other types of stone.

• Even with marble’s inherent “softness,” it is still hard enough to withstand high traffic.

• It’s an ideal work surface. It is also heat resistance, lending itself well to kitchen use.

Engineered Stone Countertops

• This is a composite material comprising rock and resin. It is used primarily for kitchen countertops.

• Engineered stone products are gaining in popularity and are sometimes preferred over other products because it requires less maintenance and has better resistance to stains and bacterial contamination.

• Combining the functionality and durability of solid stone and the flexibility and practicality of manmade materials, engineered stone countertops can be one of your must pick solution for your counter needs.

Now that you have all of the information you need to make the best choice of stone for your new countertop the next step is to visit our home improvements store in Milford Delaware to make your selection. When choosing a provider of Delaware Granite always consider price, availability of stone, reputation of the company you are choosing to deal with, and quality workmanship.

At Ancient Art Stone we have the large slabs of stone in stock so when you choose your stone for your countertop you will be able to see the entire stone that your countertop will be cut from not just a small sample of the stone. Natural stone has many variations in the color and texture of the stone throughout the entire slab so if you can’t see the whole slab when making your purchase you risk the chance of the countertop not looking exactly as you had pictured due to the sample may have different variations then the actual slab they cut your countertop from. Remember the purchase of new countertops is a big decision and one that you will be living with for a long time – that’s why at Ancient Art Stone we offer a large selection to choose from with professional one on one service from the point of first picking your stone choice all the way to complete installation.

Our staff of highly qualified professionals take pride in providing quality work, in a timely manner, to your specifications, all on a reasonable budget. We accept nothing but the best from our completed projects and hold a high standard for our customers complete satisfaction.

Take a look below for a small sample of the stone we have to offer at our Milford, Delaware location. We have several 100 other stones to choose from so please stop by our showroom to pick your next countertop stone.