Granite Countertops for Home or Office

Welcome to GalaxyGraniteTops.com a site dedicated to showcasing our custom cut and installed pure granite stone counter tops. Granite as a countertop or vanity top has set the standard for durability, a sense of permanence, and outright aesthetic value for home and office owners. For busy modern living, a granite countertop or granite vanity top delivers on a high-level of functionality. In process for millions of years, granite is one of the hardest natural stone materials in the world. Granite is naturally resistant to the types of wear a countertop or vanity top is likely to endure on a daily basis.

Heat resistance, abrasion resistance to cutlery and other common kitchen items, as well as moisture resistance are all areas where granite excels. With granite, your kitchens and bathrooms gain this level of durability, along with a study sense of permanence too. Installing a granite countertop or vanity top adds strength in both performance and as a notable design feature. Being a natural material, each granite slab features patterns and colors that make each countertop or vanity top a real one of a kind home improvement. For a surface that offers a level of elegance that is often imitated but never equaled, a granite countertop, fireplace, conference table, spa or vanity top is the surface by which all others are judged. Now through the master craftmenship of the Galaxy Granite & Marble tradesmen your home, restaurant, storefront or office can get custom made granite countertops as an affordable option. All of the strength and beauty offered by granite and Italian Marble is now available within your budget for any residential or commercial make-over project.

Modular or Custom Built Countertops & Sinks onsale for installed price of $34.95 per square foot.

Galaxy Granite & Marble Co. offers granite tile modular countertops and granite slab modular countertop kits from the top distributors. Designed for single medium to large kitchens, granite countertop kits offer all of the benefits of traditional custom cut granite countertops at a reduced cost. With granite modular countertop kits, the ease of installation and affordability offered by countertops of a lesser quality material is yours as well. Installing a modular countertop with either the granite tile kits or the granite slab kits is designed for the inexperienced handiman, with ease of installation in mind. This option is perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, or for the independent home remodeler looking to save time, and money. With granite modular countertops and sink kits from Galaxy, practicality, ease of installation and affordability for residential kitchens are well within range.

A popular choice of designers for decades, granite countertops have now become popular with the public. There are literately hundreds of colors of granite, from variations of white through browns, reds, greens, blues, and black. Brown and beige tones are the most popular, as they work well with most any kitchen or bath color scheme, allowing greater flexibility in redecorating over the years. Some of the granite colors exhibit "movement," or a design within the natural color. Movement from large patterns can carry the eye quickly over the surface of the countertop, while small patterns have a more sedate appearance. The combination of color and movement means that no two granite countertops are exactly the same. Enjoy your visit here as we showcase modern day granite tops for residential and commercial applications.

Granite Countertops are popular

Home remodelers and builders have experienced a boom in the demand for granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms. The beauty and warmth of granite makes it an ideal material for aesthetic appeal in home design, and the durability and easy care of granite countertops keeps them a favorite for homeowners who are looking into the future. Though adding granite countertops to any kitchen can be quite costly, they remain the premiere choice in upscale homes, as they retain their value better than most other improvements.

Granite, like marble and other popular stones, are as old as the earth. Granite is found all over the world. As a preferred material, granite was used in the construction of temples and other public buildings in ancient societies. In the recent past many builders continued to use granite for pillars and exterior finishes. Stone cutters and suppliers didn’t begin experimenting with polished granite until 1831. The preference for polished granite began in 1851, when a finished piece of granite was displayed in London at The Great Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations .

Granite makes an excellent medium for countertops, as it is the most durable of all stones. The hardness of granite is rivaled only by the hardness of diamonds. The durability and versatility of granite countertops makes it a favorite of professional and home chefs. Granite can withstand the placement of a hot pot and serves as an excellent surface for handling doughs and confectionery. The natural beauty of granite countertops complement any tone of wood or style of cabinetry, from French country to sleek modern styles. Granite is an attractive stone that adds color and warmth to any room.

Just to set things straight regarding granite surface false claims:

1. Granite is absorbent. Granite qualifies as impervious to water and is actually less absorbent than some solid surface (plastic) products. Granite is commonly used as building material for high-rise and government buildings due to its ability to withstand gale force winds and rain.

2. Granite stains easily. Granite is resistant to stains. Generally, any liquid spilled on a granite top, if wiped up within a few minutes, will not stain. However, even water can soak into a granite countertop and leave a dark colored spot but this will evaporate in minutes. Liquids that do not evaporate, such as oils will cause stains if left to soak into the stone.

3. Stains in granite are permanent. Most stains can be removed. Even oil stains can usually be removed using a poultice or paste that will draw out the oil from the stone.

4. Granite will lose its polish over the years. While this may be true of marble, granite will shine years from now just as if it was brand new. Granite is highly scratch resistant and will not show wear from daily use.

5. Granite requires a lot of maintenance. Routine cleaning with mild soap and water is all that is generally required. Once a year, a re-application of a penetrating sealer should be performed, which only takes about 15 minutes less time than scouring a solid surface countertop with a cleanser to remove scratches.

6. Heat will cause granite to chip and crack. Granite is heat resistant and can withstand the heat of hot pots and pans without damage. Impact from a heavy object may chip granite but heat from anything short of a blowtorch will not affect your countertop.

7. Dark colored granites are harder than light colored granites. Granites are composed of a variety of minerals, each of which has specific performance properties. The hardest mineral commonly found in granite is quartz, which is normally a somewhat translucent, white to grey colored mineral.

8. Granite’s tiny pores and fissures harbor bacteria. Bacteria are found everywhere. If it is on a granite top, then it can also be found on a laminate or solid surface top. Use an anti-bacterial soap to wash your countertop if you are concerned.

9. Granite and marble are essentially the same. Besides the fact that they are both natural stones and can be polished, they are otherwise very different. Marble is generally a calcious stone, formed from oceanic deposits and then compressed under pressure (metamorphosed). Granite, however, is an igneous rock, essentially molten magma, which is cooled and then hardened below the earth’s surface.

10. Granite is expensive. Granite is usually competitively priced compared to other high-end surfacing materials. You will be amazed when you compare the price of granite to other popularly famed luxury surfaces. Granite offers you an unmatched value with its natural beauty, elegance and longevity.