Milk? its for baby cows stupid.

These cookie cutter stores have a specific formula for pricing granite and other stone countertops and it does not allow room for any negotiating or flexibility in pricing. The reason for being so rigid and set in stone is because of the overhead involved. The inflated prices are set in order to pay for sales associates, commissions, large amounts of product inventory, product transportation costs, insurance, electricity, several middlemen… The list goes on and on.

Although both natural stones, marble and granite have many different qualities that should be considered when it comes to countertop surfaces. Granite’s density and hardness help make it resistant to scratches, acids, stains and heat. Marble’s density makes it more vulnerable to such damage but allows more detailed designs to be carved into the stone.

One bad thing about marble marble countertops though is that they don’t react well with chemicals, extreme heat, and extreme cold. They are sometimes sensitive to stains, but in the long run they will last longer than most alternatives. They are still easy to take care of, just as long as you use common sense around them.

Ultimately the decision lies with the consumer. The main advantage marble has over granite is affordability. Given today’s economy, this is a very significant positive and makes marble a great choice for families that want to give their kitchen a complete makeover while staying within their budget. Granite on the other hand is a hefty investment upfront but pays for itself over time given the plethora of benefits it comes with.

This issue has been blown way out of proportion with marketing. It’s always listed as a benefit and one would get the impression that granite countertops is defective and must be sealed with over and over to protect it. True, you don’t have to apply a granite sealer to an engineered stone counter top. And hey, that’s great, but applying a granite sealer is really a very simple and infrequent “wipe on, wipe off” procedure. It is not a major chore and for all practical purposes it isn’t a determining factor when comparing Silestone vs. granite.

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