"Granite has long been one of the most popular types of kitchen countertop materials. With dedicated care and maintenance, including resealing your countertops every year and carefully protecting them from stains and damage, granite countertops can last for decades. Yet in recent years, homeowners are looking for alternatives, either in an effort to save money, or find a more durable material that requires less maintenance. Luckily, there are plenty of other options."
"The average cost of a granite countertop is around $3,000, though the final amount depends on the type and quality of the stone, dimensions of your counters, labor and installation costs, any special or custom features you add on, and whether you choose decorative edges like a waterfall edge. Some designers say granite is out and that there are other countertop materials everyone wants instead."
Granite remains a widely used kitchen countertop material that can last for decades with dedicated care such as annual resealing and protection from stains and damage. The average granite countertop costs around $3,000, with final price affected by stone type, counter dimensions, labor, custom features, and decorative edges. Granite is vulnerable to cracks, chips, staining, etching, hazing, and heat damage, often prompting replacement within 25 years for cosmetic reasons. Homeowners increasingly seek alternatives to save money, reduce maintenance, or achieve sustainability and uniqueness. Dolomite offers a more affordable natural-stone option with soft veining and heat resistance, but it is porous and requires annual sealing, daily pH-neutral cleaning, and protection from acidic liquids.
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