We had a very dark granite (Uba Tuba) in our previous home and it did show spots, smears etc. But I loved it because it was totally maintenance free.
When we moved here we had laminate put in and it was good quality. I probably would have been happy with laminate if I had chosen a different color. But it was a pretty bad choice and I eventually had the kitchen changed out to granite. I chose my slabs on Rolling Acres, but "StoneRise" did the fabrication. The are wonderful!!! My installation was perfect. But there was a natural flaw in the slab that would have trapped food, so I called them and they actually took out the entire slab and put in a new slab for me at no cost. I mention this because Granite is a natural stone with natural characteristics or defects. The did not have to remove my slab and replace it. They did it because they wanted a happy customer.
My kitchen granite is really a naturally occurring "Quartzite" stone. It is very hard, and needs no sealer ever.
Another great thing about "StoneRise" is that they will do vanities from remnants. I saved over $20 a sq ft for the granite in our baths. They gave me Level 5 granite for the price of level 1 because I could get my 3 vanities cut from remnants.
I do prefer the Granite or Quarzite over the man made quartz. But that is just a personal taste. I love the natural veining etc instead of the man made quartz look. But they are both beautiful and very durable and increase the value of your home.
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