Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a huge contemporary u-shaped cement tile floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Megan Meek
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped cement tile floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Megan Meek
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped cement tile floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped cement tile floor and multicolored floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Cambrian Black granite is shown in this project! Search the specific granite name, see more granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Mid-sized minimalist l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized 1960s u-shaped cement tile floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped cement tile floor and black floor open concept kitchen design in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island