Granite countertops are composed of natural materials and are subject to variations in background color, veining distribution and pattern. Fissures, dry seams and pitting are naturally occurring features in …

Granite slabs, especially higher-end granite types like Typhoon Bordeaux or Alaska White, vary so much from one end to the other end that a small sample simply cannot give you a real idea of how the …

GRANITE TILE GRANITE TILE Design Standard in Stone loor, wall, or countertop. Granite’s distinctive granular look is made up of quartz, feldspar, biotite, and other minerals that make it resistant to …

Granite is a natural stone that is quarried from the earth. The color and patterns in the stone are the result of millions of years of development. Granite is the oldest igneous rock in the world, believed to …

Perform the paper towel test to determine whether your granite needs to be sealed. Some types of granite never need sealing and adding sealer to these types will just make a mess.

Although there are many stones that call themselves “ma-hogany”, Dakota Granite’s Sunset Mahogany is the origi-nal and continues to be the “mahogany” to which all others are compared.

For additional information regarding care and maintenance of granite, consult the Dimension Stone Design Manual, published by the Natural Stone Institute, or visit naturalstoneinstitute.org