- GRANITE SAMPLES AND COLORS
- FAQs
- Granite Care and Maintenance
Granite countertops are a beautiful, durable, affordable, and sanitary way to enhance your kitchen. Natural stone adds warmth and character to your home, and is very easy to clean yet scratch resistant. Granite can be used in both your interior and exterior projects; from kitchen countertops, to fireplaces, and even as flooring. We offer a wide variety of colors, patterns, and designs, making no two countertops alike. Choose from hundreds of colors with varying veins, specks, and swirls. Easy to clean-just a bit of soap and warm water will do the job every time!
Below are some samples from our showroom. If you are interested in a specific stone type and don’t find it below, please contact us for assistance.
African
Ivory
Angola
Black
Aquarius
Arcobaleno
Artuz
Gold
Azul
Platino
Baltic
Brown
Bamboo
Green
Bedrock
Bellagio
Bellflower
Bermuda
Black
Absolute
Black
Absolute
Honed
Black
Beauty
Black
Ceara
Black
Galaxy
Black
Uba
Tuba
Blue
Australe
Blue
Bahia
Blue
Butterfly
Blue
Lagoon
Blue
Martinique
Blue
Pearl
Blue
Pearl
Royale
Bordeaux
Bros
Blue
Brown
Pearl
Brown
Vicenza
Butterscotch
Cafe
Bahia
Cafe
Imperial
Dark
Caravelas
Carioco
Gold
Carribean
Blue
Chestnut
Colombo
Juparana
Colonial
Dream
Columbus
Gold
Copper
Lace
Corsican
Gold
Costa
Smeralda
Costa
Smeralda
Honed
Courmayerre
Crema
Bordeaux
Crystal
Gold
Cynara
Dakota
Mahogany
Darjeeling
Delicatus
Donna
Sandra
Emerald
Black
Emerald
Pearl
English
Teak
Esmeralde
Exotic
Tobacco
Exotic
Yellow
Fantastic
Marbrasa
Fire
N
Ice
Flamingo
Forest-Cobra-Green
Four-Seasons
Gerbia
Giallo-Antico
Giallo
Antico
Light
Giallo
Fiorito
Giallo
Matisse
Giallo
Napoleone
Giallo
Venesiano
Giallo
Vicenza
Golden
Bamboo
Golden
Coast
Golden
Eye
Golden
Fantasy
Golden
Flower
Golden
Oak
Grand
Canyon
Green
Galaxy
Hassan
Green
Impala
Black
Indian
Mahogany
Indian
Summer
Iron
Red
Ivory
Coast
Juparana
Arandis
Kalahari
Key
West
Gold
Kilimanjaro
Labrador
Antique
Labrador
Green
Ladys
Dream
Honed
Lagoona
Lapidus
Lapis
Silver
Lavender
Blue
Lavender
Wave
Madura
Gold
Mantegna
Marbrasa
Peacock
Marfim
Wood
Marrom
Cohiba
Mascarello
Matheran
Matrix
Medina
Brown
Mojave
Mombasa
Mont
Blanc
Moon
Yellow
Moonraker
New
Venetian
Gold
Oyster
Pearl
Peacock
Gold
Pocona
Green
Pyrenees
Red
Dragon
River
Valley
River
Valley
Gold
Sage
Brush
Sahara
Gold
San
Francisco
Gold
San
Gabriel
Black
Santa
Cecelia
Santa
Cecilia
Light
Santa
Silvia
Santorini
Sapphire
Brown
Sea
Foam
Classic
Sea
Foam
Green
Sicilian
Gold
Silver
Cloud
Silver
Sea
Green
Sodalite
Blue
Solarius
Spring
White
Starburst
Steel
Grey
Sucuri
Suede
Sunflower
Timber
Brown
Tropic
Brown
Tropical
Verniz
Typhoon
Green
Uba
Tuba
Valley
View
Verde
Butterfly
Verde
Iguana
Verde
Jade
Verde
Sombra
Versace
Victoria
Gold
Victoria
Regia
Violetta
Frequently Asked Questions- Granite Facts Have questions about Granite? Browse through the Frequently Asked Questions below and if you cannot find the answer your are looking for, contact us and our granite experts will be more than happy to help you out.
What is Granite?
Granite is a naturally found stone composed of several large mineral grains tightly packed together. The main components include Feldspar and Quartz with a mix of other minerals including Biotite and Muscovite.
The minerals Feldspar and Quartz, which are the major components of granite, are harder than steel. This is why throughout human civilization, granite has been used as a building material.
The mica minerals called Biotite and Muscovite are more minor components of granite and give it a glittery appearance.
Why is it so popular?
Granite has emerged as the most popular kitchen countertop material because of its natural beauty and durability.
- The elegance of granite countertops adds value to homes
- Heat, scratch, and stain resistant
- Granite outlasts even the life of the home it is installed in
- Very little maintenance is required
- It is more affordable than many people think because of the abundant supply
Where does granite originate?
Granite is naturally formed in most parts of the world, but it is quarried in significant quantities in Brazil, India, Italy, Africa, Norway, Finland, and China. A majority of the most desirable granite slabs used for kitchen countertops in the USA come from Brazil, India, and Italy.
Is granite expensive?
Actually, the entry level granite countertop prices have become very affordable because of the abundant supply of natural granite and modern technology.
Can granite be repaired?
At G & D Eurostone, we have been asked if granite can be repaired, if chips or cracks that occur from accidental impacts can be fixed. The answer is yes, they can be repaired by a granite fabricator.
What is the thickness of the granite used for countertops?
Ohio granite countertop industry uses 3cm (1 1⁄4”) thick granite for kitchen countertops application. 1 1⁄4” thickness granite is sturdy enough to be placed directly on the cabinets.
What surface finishes does granite come with?
- Polished: A shiny, glossy surface. This is by far the most popular.
- Honed: A matte finish.
- Brushed: A rough texture. Suitable for outdoor kitchens, though some designers like to use it inside as well.
Does heat damage granite?
No, granite can withstand very high temperatures. Placing hot pans or a hot kettle will not cause any damage to the granite’s color or stability. However, it is recommended that you use trivets because of other reasons.
Can knives scratch granite?
Knives cannot scratch true granite. The only thing harder than granite is diamond. For example, diamond is scored 10 on the MOH’s hardness scale and granite is scored 7. Diamond blades are the only thing that can cleanly cut through granite. Other natural stones like Gneiss and Schist are commonly called granite, but they do not have a MOH score of 7, and they can be probably scratched by knives.
Does granite harbor bacteria?
No, the center for disease control did not find any evidence to suggest that bacteria could grow in granite.
HOW TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR GRANITE
Cleaning your granite countertops is simple, easy and can be done with just a few household cleaners. Simply wet a dish cloth with warm water, dissolve a drop of mild dish soap, and wipe the counter. Household cleaners such as Windex, Lysol Disinfectant, and 409 can also be used, however, these substances may leave a film. A simple solution of vinegar and warm water works best for removing streaks, smudges, and body oil.