ELEGANT KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
When you choose your
countertop, select a color and texture that compliments your cabinetry, floor or paint selection. Don't be afraid to combine two or more
countertop materials in one
kitchen. Complimentary colors or textures on adjacent surfaces can create visual interest.

Remember also that it pays to select a material that will withstand years of use without extraordinary maintenance requirements and is easily repairable should an accident occur.

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Granite Slab
Ornamental polished slabs of granite have wide applications ranging from use of monumental purposes, fencing, panelling and interior and exterior, skirting, mantels, windows sills, steps, concrete columns, kitchen sinks and bath tubs.
Granite Slabs
The sequence of events which brings natural stone from the quarry to the home has not changed much since stone entered the homes of the ancient Greeks. Large blocks of granite or marble are cut from the quarry. From those blocks, thin pieces of stone are cut called slabs.
Cheap Countertops
Because of its hardness and comparative cheapness in relation to marble, granite is often used to make kitchen countertops. A granite countertop can be cut in any shape, and it is virtually unscratchable.