Granite is an igneous rock and it forms from the slow crystallization of magma. Granite has a medium to coarse-grained texture and is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar and other minerals. Granite is available in various formats, colours, finishes and thicknesses. Colours vary depending on the mineral composition of the rock. Format, thickness and finishes vary depending on the application.

Granite slabs can be turned into kitchen worktops, splashbacks, bar countertops, bathroom vanities, coffee tables, side tables, dining tabletops, fire hearths or decorative fireplace surrounds, cut-to-size granite floor tiles and bespoke wash hand basins.

The standard granite slab finish is polished. Other available finishes are honed and leather. All these finishes are suitable for granite kitchen worktops and bathroom vanity tops.

Polishing brings out the colour and highlights the unique pattern found in some granites. Polished granite kitchen worktops have an elegant appearance and work well will matt kitchen cabinet doors.

Honed black granite countertops and granite floor tiles becoming increasingly popular. Honed Nero Assoluto granite has a light lustre which is easy on the eye and has a contemporary feel.

Granite worktops with leather finish have a texture-rich surface and look sophisticated.