Granite is a stunning igneous stone that elevates any interior with its unique surface patterns and lustrous shades. Formed by the pressure and heat of the Earth’s mantle over the course of thousands of years, each piece of granite is unique and transforms your bathroom from a purely functional space to a work of art.

Granite is popular as a kitchen countertop, but it is also a fantastic choice for bathrooms. Reliably strong, easy to take care of, and decorative, granite deserves your consideration when you’re planning a bathroom remodel.

Easy to Maintain

You use your bathroom every day, and high-use areas typically see the most deterioration over time without proper maintenance. Bathrooms are considered wet areas for your home, which means they are prone to bacterial and mold growth, which can adversely impact the health of your household.

Granite is a porous natural stone, so you need to ensure it is appropriately sealed with a solvent-based water-repellent sealant. This film prevents microorganisms from growing and makes it easy to clean and sanitize your bathroom with standard cleaning products like chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide.

Resistant to Damage

Granite is a combination of feldspar and quartz minerals and ranks a six on the Mohs Hardness Scale. The scale measures the stone’s resistance to scratches and damage compared to other similar minerals. This means that granite countertops are scratch and stain-resistant, preventing damage from accidental makeup spills, toothpaste splatter, or dropped items. Granite counters are also heat resistant, so the occasional mishap with hair straighteners or curling irons won’t cause cracks or leave any marks.

Safe and Non-Toxic

Some people mistakenly believe granite to be a toxic countertop material due to radon gas emission. While radon gas is harmful to the respiratory system in large doses, granite slabs only emit a minuscule amount, typically less than the EPA’s 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air less than in the soil surrounding your home.

If you are concerned about radon levels in your home, you can purchase an at-home testing kit.

Adds Value to Your Home

This igneous rock lasts for decades when taken care of properly, so a granite bathroom is a significant attraction for prospective buyers when it comes to selling a house.

As of January 2022, it was the second most popular countertop material in the United States. By installing granite features in your home, you appeal to a broader demographic of home buyers, and you can increase the resale value of your home by up to 25%. Therefore, a granite bathroom is not only an interior design choice but also a savvy financial investment.

Create Your Dream Bathroom With Motor City Granite

Whether replacing old counters or fitting out your new home from scratch, Motor City Granite has the products and services you need to realize your projects. We offer granite and quartz countertops for your kitchen and bathroom in various styles and colors.

At Motor City Granite, our team can help you create a custom design for your bathroom to make your dream home a reality. Our experienced staff members help you at every stage of the process, from planning and choosing your stone to the installation. Contact us using our online form or call (248) 988-0137 to request a free quote.