Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with grains large enough to be visible to the unaided eye. It forms from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth's surface. Granite can be predominantly white, pink, or gray, depending on its mineralogy. If you're looking for a granite counter installation, call LT Granite & Cabinet today!

Quartz is a chemical compound consisting of one part silicon and two parts oxygen. It is silicon dioxide (SiO2). It is the most abundant mineral on Earth's surface, and its unique properties make it one of the most useful natural substances. Quartz, behind feldspar, is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust. Many homeowners love quartz for their countertops in their kitchen. For a beautiful quartz kitchen countertop installation, call our team.

Although most granite countertops don't need to be sealed, it does help the stone resist dirt and spills, which can cause etching and staining. Contact our countertop contractors today for more information on our granite selections and services.

Quartz is extremely hard to scratch. Like granite, it will dull your knives, so make sure you use a cutting board. Granite and quartz are about equal when it comes to resisting scratches or chips. Because quartz is engineered, it tends to be even harder and more durable than granite, though it offers a similar level of heat resistance. According to This Old House, quartz countertops are capable of withstanding temperatures as high as 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Granite is much more porous than quartz, which can trap bacteria within the surface. If you have any other questions about our materials, contact our countertop contractor today.

You should not place a hot pan on top of granite countertops. While brief encounters with a hot pan won't hurt your granite countertop, using a trivet regularly is recommended. 

Quartz countertops can withstand heat better than granite. However, like granite, continuously putting hot pans down in the same place on the counter could cause discoloration over time. Although quartz countertops are extremely durable and heat-resistant, putting a hot pan on the surface could damage the material. As with most other countertops, you should use a trivet or stove mitt to protect it, as heat can cause discoloration or cracking. If you're looking for a quality quartz or granite countertop installation, call LT Granite & Cabinet today!

Drop-in sinks, the most familiar and popular, are also called self-rimming or top-mount sinks. All terms mean the same thing: sinks with a visible lip around the perimeter resting flat on the counter. Undermount sinks are installed from below the counter. For more information on counters and sinks, call our countertop contractors today!

While granite is one of the most durable surfaces, no material is indestructible. You should not drop weighty, hard objects onto your countertops.

For a quality kitchen countertop installation, don't hesitate to contact our team. We cannot wait to assist you.

The natural stone industry standard is a seam width of 1/16 of an inch. There's a maximum lippage (amount one piece will protrude above another) for the industry of 1/32 of an inch at the center point of the countertop, with no lippage at the ends. Reach out to our countertop contractors today to learn more about our products and services.