--- title: "How to Choose a Granite Worktop for Your Kitchen" url: https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-granite-worktops description: "How to choose a granite worktop for your kitchen, from colour and finish to sealing and care. See real granite kitchens fitted across South Wales." lang: en --- The Amaris Journal (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog)/ Material Guide # How to Choose a Granite Worktop for Your Kitchen A plain-English guide from our Bridgend workshop. 01 — Introduction Choosing the right granite (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/granite-worktops) for your kitchen comes down to three things: the colour and pattern you like, the finish, and how much looking after you're happy to do. Every granite slab is natural stone with its own pattern, so the easiest way to choose is to see the actual slab before it is cut. 02 — Why choose granite? ## Why choose granite? Granite is a hard natural stone that resists scratches and heat during everyday kitchen use. Every slab has its own colour, mineral pattern and veining, and granite suits both traditional and contemporary kitchens. 03 — Choosing a colour ## Choosing a colour We have fitted light granites such as Colonial White in Penylan, Cardiff, and Kashmir White in St Nicholas, as well as darker stones such as Steel Grey in Neath and Bristol and Star Galaxy in Bath. Because each slab is different, we invite every customer to visit our Bridgend showroom (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/worktops-bridgend) to view and choose their exact slab before it is cut. Image: Kashmir White granite worktops in St Nicholas, fitted by Amaris (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/a9123b46-1c50-45a1-8d15-ac0ee68b8dc3/st-nicholas-kashmir-white-granite.jpeg) Image: Colonial White granite kitchen in Penylan, Cardiff, fitted by Amaris (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/736c23bf-16a0-4395-9aad-c9da1c568ed2/after-1-v2.jpeg) Image: Star Galaxy granite kitchen in Bathford, Bath, fitted by Amaris (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/04456227-02da-40a1-8d79-39472dd2e0fb/bath-ba-2-after.jpg) 04 — Choosing a finish and edge ## Choosing a finish and edge Granite can be finished in different ways, including polished, honed, flamed and brushed. You can also choose from more than ten edge profiles, including bullnose, bevelled, ogee, chamfered and square. Image: Paracema granite worktops and island in Pontyclun, fitted by Amaris (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/cfd1e188-8c66-40f9-ae4f-efdd252ebdb3/Pontyclun.jpg) 05 — Looking after granite ## Looking after granite Granite is slightly porous, so it needs sealing. We seal every granite worktop before it is fitted, and it should be resealed every 12 to 18 months, which we can do for you. Day to day, wipe spills with mild soap and water, use a pH-neutral granite cleaner once a month, and avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive scrubbers. Granite is heat resistant, but we still recommend a trivet for very hot cookware. 06 — What if it gets damaged? ## What if it gets damaged? Small chips and scratches can be polished or filled by a professional. Larger cracks may mean replacing that section. 07 — What does granite cost? ## What does granite cost? Typical UK prices for fitted granite run from about £270 to £900 per square metre, depending on the grade of stone. Our cost guide (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog/stone-worktop-cost-uk-guide) explains what affects the price. 08 — Granite or quartz? ## Granite or quartz? If you'd prefer a surface that never needs sealing and has a consistent pattern, quartz may suit you better. Our guide to the pros and cons of quartz worktops (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog/quartz-worktops-pros-and-cons) covers it in more detail. 09 — What to expect ## What to expect Your granite worktop is cut at our Bridgend workshop with your chosen edge profile and the cutouts for your sink and hob, and fitting usually takes two to three days (https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog/worktop-installation-timeline-guide). Every worktop comes with a 10-year material warranty and a 2-year workmanship guarantee. The Journal Back to all articles: https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog Read next Quartz Worktops Pros and Cons: What to Know Before You Buy: https://amarisgranite.co.uk/blog/quartz-worktops-pros-and-cons 10 — Next step ## Ready to discuss your worktops? Come and see our granite slabs at the Bridgend showroom, or book a free consultation for a quote. Visit the Bridgend showroom: https://amarisgranite.co.uk/worktops-bridgend Book a free consultation: https://amarisgranite.co.uk/contact Chat on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447547113448?text=Hi%20Amaris%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20quote%20for%20a%20stone%20worktop. 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