Why Are Black Granite Countertops So Popular?

Maybe it is because black granite countertops have a unique combination of style, durability, and function that makes them an ideal choice for your kitchen or bathroom countertops. Placing black granite countertops in your bathroom or kitchen will add flair and function to your home’s look and layout.


Black granite countertops are a great choice for any color scheme or design, as they match well with just about ANY color. A great way to provide contrast is to match black granite countertops with white cabinets.

Functional Qualities Of Black Granite Countertops

From a functional standpoint, black granite countertops will provide your kitchen with a solid durable work surface that is smooth, heat resistant, chip and scratch resistant, resistant to staining, and when properly sealed, water resistant and non absorbent. This is important and gives black granite countertops an advantage over their more porous counterparts like wood or formica. These will absorb liquids and food particles and become contaminated with germs while your black granite countertops keep water and germs out and remain clean and hygienic.

Care And Upkeep Of Black Granite Countertops

But just because your black granite countertops are tough and durable, this is no reason to abuse them. Use a heat pad or trivet when placing hot cookware on your black granite countertops. This will prevent them from becoming discolored or burnt. Instead of cutting food directly on the countertop make sure to use a cutting board. This will prevent problems because though black granite countertops are scratch resistant, They are not scratch proof. Use of steel wool or abrasive cleaning products on black granite countertops will compromise the sealing agent and allow stains and bacteria to enter the surface. As a result, it is best to clean up spills immediately with a gentle and non abrasive cleaner and wipe dry with a lint free cloth to prevent dust and water spotting.

Properly cared for, you can expect many years of hassle free use from your black granite countertops. While definitely a more expensive outlay from the beginning, black granite countertops will last years longer than other types of countertops, making this initial outlay money well spent. You can expect to pay somewhere between $60 and $120 a square foot for quality black granite countertops. make sure that you ask for an out the door price as some suppliers will quote a price per square foot that does not include sealing, edge treatment, backsplashing and installation.

You should now have a good overview  of what will be required to purchase and care for your black granite countertops.