The aesthetic appeal and luxury sheen of granite slabs can transform any room in your Toronto home into a showroom and will certainly be the envy of all your visitors. After selecting your granite slabs, imagine yourself rolling out pastry dough on a smooth granite countertop as guests admire the beautiful mosaic backsplash in your kitchen. Accentuate your personality by choosing from a wide array of materials that include quartz, ceramic and porcelain fixtures.

 

 

Granite is a porous stone that is known for its long lasting durability. The robust nature of this ancient and natural product is exactly why it has remained a major component of modern design schemes for years.

 

What makes granite an ideal choice for kitchen countertops is its scratch and heat resistant properties. It is virtually impossible to scratch the surface of granite with a knife, no matter how many onions you chop. And accidentally setting a piping hot Dutch oven on the counter will not leave a permanent mark, so say goodbye to the unfortunate battle scars of Thanksgiving dinners of yore.

 

Granite is also stain resistant when properly sealed. There is nothing worse than spilling bright red pickled beets or hot pink food colouring on the counter and not being able to get out the stain. With sealed granite, this is not something you have to worry about. This also means that bacteria found in foods such as raw poultry can safely be washed away, rather than creeping into small cracks that can be found in wood cutting boards and laminate counters.

 

Every slab of granite is unique, which means that your design is yours and yours alone. Beautiful specks of colour, charming swirls and distinctive veining patterns make every single inch of your granite countertop a feast for the eyes.

 

Taking care of granite is as simple as applying a sealant once a year. This allows the granite to retain its non-porous surface and can be done in just a few minutes. Simply apply a layer of non-toxic sealer to your work surface with a soft cloth and let it sit overnight. Voila! Your kitchen counter, bar top or bathroom vanity will be good as new. There are also gradual sealers available for daily use, which are applied in the same way you would wipe down your counter with a disinfectant wipe.

 

 

Designing and building a custom kitchen as the Toronto real estate boom continues to grow is a sure fire way to increase the resale value of your home when it comes time to put it on the market. Making an investment today by constructing a modern, state of the art, customized kitchen that includes a granite slab countertop will lead to huge dividends tomorrow. Real estate agents will take one look at your kitchen and immediately see the potential for it to appeal to prospective home owners.

 

 

Professional and amateur designers alike have long turned to selecting granite slabs for its resilience, which will continue to be the top choice for countertops in the future. The aesthetic beauty of granite, as well as quartz and limestone, has proven both popular and prudent for those in Toronto looking to make a timeless and sophisticated design statement in their home.