Featured Colors | Selection Center | Product Options | Material Attributes

Granite is an igneous rock. Granite is much harder and durable than marble. It is the earth's oldest building material, practically as old as the earth itself. The molten core of the Earth, called Magma, continues cooling over a period of time and regular seismic activity forces veins of this solidified magma to the surface. This solidification under extreme pressure makes this igneous rock hard and dense.

Many varieties of granite exist, but they differ in color, texture and crystalline structure, resulting in different stones having different properties. Granites have three essential minerals in common — Feldspar, Quartz and Mica, which are present in different proportions, giving each Granite its own color, texture and structural characteristics. Many other minerals also are present, including garnet, corundum, magnetite, hematite, pyrite, hornblende, zircon, etc., all of which add to the unique coloration and texture of each granite deposit. Different deposits have different colors and each stone differs from the next.

Granite Countertops and Other Horizontal Surfaces

Made with 3 cm (1 1/4") thick granite slabs available in more than 40 colors (many more colors, materials and thicknesses are available upon request).

Sink and Lavatory options include cutouts for drop-in or undermount cast iron, stainless steel and solid surface sinks or lavatories. Make and model numbers must be specified on purchase order and item(s) must be on site at time of template.

Cutouts for secondary sinks and cooktops must be specified at time of order and item(s) must be on site at time of template.

Edge treatments are available in various profiles. (See Edge Styles page for options.)

Backsplash is offered in varying heights and is set-on with silicone sealant.

Templating should not be scheduled until sink and faucet are on site.

Care & Maintenance

About Us . Products . Get A Quote . Contact Us . Home   ©2003 BENCHMARK
================ CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 450 Oberlin Avenue South Lakewood, NJ 08701 732.901.0700 732.901.9183 fax	================ STONE SELECTION CENTER 507 Oak Glen Road Howell, NJ 07731 732.905.0003 732.905.1119 fax