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Stone for kitchen countertops
Which stone is right for a kitchen counter?
For a kitchen counter that is cooked on every day, choose granite. It resists heat, knives and acids. Marble etches when lemon or tamarind touches it and is better kept for walls and floors. Dense dark granites need the least care; light granites look softer but should be sealed against oil.
Stone types for kitchen countertops, compared
| Stone type | Suits | With care | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian marble | 0 of 19 | 0 | Not for counters. Acids etch it within minutes. |
| Imported marble | 1 of 57 | 0 | Marble is not for counters, for the same reason. The one stone listed as suitable is Golden Macaubas, a quartzite; confirm its type before you order. |
| Onyx | 0 of 9 | 0 | Not for counters. Soft and acid-sensitive. |
| Travertine | 0 of 9 | 0 | Not for counters. Porous and acid-sensitive. |
| Granite | 45 of 45 | 0 | The usual choice. Resists heat, knives and acids. |
| Natural stone | 0 of 20 | 0 | Not for counters. Limestone and sandstone stain and etch. |
Stones that suit kitchen countertops
Filter these stones
- Golden MacaubasQuartzite (to confirm)
Absolute BlackGranite
Black GalaxyGranite
Black PearlGranite
Titanium GoldGranite
Viscount WhiteGranite
Moon WhiteGranite
New River WhiteGranite
Colonial WhiteGranite
River WhiteGranite
Thunder WhiteGranite
Colonial GoldGranite
Imperial GoldGranite
Golden JuparanaGranite
Prada GoldGranite
Shivakashi GoldGranite
Shivakashi PinkGranite
Tan BrownGranite
Paradiso BashGranite
Paradiso ClassicoGranite
Himalayan BlueGranite
Red MulticolourGranite
Lavender BlueGranite
Kingfisher BlueGranite
Kuppam GreenGranite
Hassan GreenGranite
Fish BlackGranite
Ash BlackGranite
Crystal YellowGranite
Desert BrownGranite
Rosy PinkGranite
Chima PinkGranite
New Imperial RedGranite
Blue FlowerGranite
Crystal BlueGranite
Alaska WhiteGranite
Alaska GoldGranite
Alaska RedGranite
Blue PearlImported granite or quartzite
Volga BlueImported granite or quartzite
PalominoImported granite or quartzite
Emerald PearlImported granite or quartzite
LemurianImported granite or quartzite
AmazoniteImported granite or quartzite
Sodalite BlueImported granite or quartzite
Azul BahiaImported granite or quartzite
Mistakes to avoid
- Choosing marble for a counter because it looked right in a showroom.
- Leaving a light granite unsealed beside the hob, where oil marks it.
- Joining slabs from different lots on one counter.
- Choosing a polished black counter without knowing it shows water marks and fingerprints.
Which finish to choose
- Polished is the easiest to wipe clean and shows the stone's colour.
- Leather hides fingerprints and water marks on dark granite.
- Honed gives a matt look but shows oil more readily on light stone; seal it.
Questions about stone for kitchen countertops
Can I use Italian marble for a kitchen counter?
Not if you cook with lemon, tamarind, tomato or vinegar. These etch marble within minutes. Use granite for the counter and marble on the walls or floor.
Which granite colour is easiest in a kitchen?
Dense dark granites hide stains and need little sealing. Light granites suit a kitchen too, sealed and wiped promptly.
How thick is a granite counter?
Akrruthi supplies 18 mm slabs. The front edge can be built up to look thicker; ask your fabricator about edge profiles.
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