Rocking The Kitchen
We’re almost done with the new granite counter installation in our kitchen, and it’s really turning out to be a beautiful look. The stone we selected is dark (almost black) with 1/4″ flecks of mica and other inclusions. Our kitchen installation was just big enough that we couldn’t do the whole thing with a single slab of granite, so we purchased two and will use the remaining material in another project.
What most amazes me about granite is that it can be worked like wood, using many of the same tools. Naturally, it’s a heck of a lot heavier and requires care to avoid cracking it. But watching our installer saw / drill / rout it, I’m surprised at how cleanly the material can be machined. I guess I would have expected more rough edges and fragmentation.
This is the biggest transformational step in the kitchen remodel, and I’m really glad we went for this look. The next things are to get the window installed and to tile the walls, then I can put the new vent hood above the stove. We may eventuall have this kitchen remodel complete…