When it comes to using granites and when you compare other counter top choices, granites are the most durable counter tops available today. According to the Marble Institute of America, the most recent granite piece from the earth will be at least 750 million years old! However granite's toughness and durability isn't calculated in years, but they are calculated based on eons.

Now there are no human made products which can match the nature's beauty of real granite stones, original granites come in extremely brilliant colors and they look very shiny and rich. The shine over these natural granite stones are not due to the result of finish applied over it, but it comes from polishing made with diamond abrasives and these polished granites will keep its luster virtually for many years.

Even thought the cost of granites are higher when compared to counter top market, the durability of these granites make itself very much cost effective choice and it will continue to retain its exquisiteness, hence holding its value longer than any other counter top and definitely it is worth spending for it.

When you compare Natural Stone and Solid Surface, both Natural Stone and Solid Surfaces are very good options for counter tops depending up on their characteristics. Solid Surfaces that are manufactured will be extremely consistent and they too come in different colors which do not exist in nature. Each and every part of the Solid Surface is basically the same as every other part that might be an advantage for some buyers and customers.

There are some variations seen in Natural Stone, it is the unique markings and veins, and these marking are a part of the stone's natural beauty which make it a nature's beautiful work of art that no man made objects can match it! Here is some additional information; granites are much harder when compared it is compared to solid surface materials; as already said it will carry its beauty and it holds value than any other counter tops.

Let us see how Natural Stones differ from Engineered Stones. Engineered Stones are known by different kinds of names such as Zodiaq, Technistone and Okite that are about 95 percent quartz in a resin base. When it comes to Engineered Stones there are no chances of stains or there is no need to seal the stone. One of the main reasons to use Engineered Stones is that there are many colors to choose from. And these kinds of materials give you the consistency of color while maintaining the granite's hardness and these 'Techni-stone' actually comes with a warranty of 10 year with many granite companies.