Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Choosing Your Granite

If you’re looking around your house and wondering what you can do to improve it, granite countertops might be the answer. Granite countertops are very popular these days as they are extremely durable. You should consider granite countertops because they have great heat resistant capacity and do not absorb water. 
When it comes time to select the right granite countertop for your home make sure you avoid making these 5 mistakes. 
1. Choosing the Wrong Thickness
This is a very common mistake a lot of first-time buyers make. Before choosing a granite countertop, take a look at your kitchen, bathroom, or wherever it is that you want to put the granite countertop. You want to make sure you find one that will work well with what you have. The thickness of granite countertops can vary from ¾ inch to ¼ inch. Choosing the wrong thickness can lead to too many unsightly seams on your counter, and you do NOT want that.
2. Choosing the Wrong Color
There are a couple of things to take into consideration before choosing what color countertop to get. One of those is how much natural light comes into the space? Darker shades of granite go well in an area that often has a lot of natural light coming in, lighter shades go well in areas that don’t have much natural light. The other thing to take into consideration is how likely is it that there will be spills on your counters. If you have kids or just tend to be messy in the kitchen, a darker shade countertop might be the right choice for you. 
3. Not Bringing Samples
Samples will save you quite a bit of time when it comes to deciding what material you want for your home. Samples allow you to see what the color and thickness will look like, and won’t have you guessing when you’re in the store. You’ll know exactly which style you want to go with, and it will make the purchase easier and faster. 
4. All Countertops are Exactly as Their Samples
Wrong! Each granite piece is different from one another. That means you could find a slab online or in the showroom that you like, but it won’t look exactly like that when it goes in your home. Sure, they will be similar in color and texture, but they won’t line up exactly the same. 
5. Seams in the Wrong Place
The last thing that you want after buying and installing your granite countertop is to have seams in the focal point of the countertop. They will make your beautiful eye-catching countertop less appealing. Before you make a decision, make sure you communicate with the granite retailer that you want as few seams as possible, you’ll be happy you did later. 
It is important that you avoid these 5 mistakes when deciding what granite countertop you want in your house. It is also important that you make sure you hire the right granite installers. At Paramount Granite & Marble we fabricate, template, and install natural stone and quartz countertops for not only kitchens, but bathrooms, showers, and fireplaces as well. We are committed to providing 100% satisfaction to all our customers. Give us a call at 229-244-4992 or visit our website and see what we can do for you today!
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