Laminates used to be the go-to product for new kitchen counters. However, the popularity of laminate countertops peaked in the late 1970s when décor and design tastes slowly started to change.
Homeowners wanted more variety in the choice of countertop materials, and interior designers began to use alternative materials like wood, stainless steel, slate, granite and even cement as countertop surfaces. Towards the end of last century, kitchen countertops Sacramento area were mostly being fabricated in granite. Today the trend continues. The beauty and durability of granite makes it the choice of many designers because it is so diverse in appearance and so difficult to damage.
Homeowners who love Granite countertops Sacramento area have many choices in what type of granite to buy. Granite colors vary from a pale white like White Pearl, which can be mistaken for marble, to a deep grayish-black like Absolute Black granite, which is very popular today for both kitchens and bathrooms. The combination of background colors, flecks, veins, shading and grain means almost any person can find granite that fits their color scheme, décor and budget. Besides a huge variety of colors and designs, homeowners can also select the granite finish they like best such as honed, polished, antiqued or leathered.
Edges come in many forms from a formal ogee edge to a simple eased edge. One can use both overmount and undermount sinks with a granite countertop, and its durability makes it a favorite choice for outdoor kitchens where sturdiness is imperative. In fact, granite is one of the hardest natural materials in the world, and only diamonds are harder. You can find granite, also one of the most widespread minerals on Earth, all over the globe. Spain, India, China, Norway, Africa, Brazil and even the United States have large deposits of granite.
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