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Granite

Discover the elegance and strength of our premium granite, meticulously sourced and supplied by Stone Center, Ohio's leading natural stone provider.

What Is Granite?

Granite is a prestigious natural stone composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica. It's renowned for its exceptional durability, striking aesthetic appeal, and remarkable heat resistance, so it’s a premier choice for countertops and high-traffic areas. The rich, varied patterns and color palette of granite reflect its volcanic origins and provide a unique look for every project.

Common Granite Slab Applications

Granite slabs are exceptionally versatile and durable for numerous indoor and outdoor applications. Some popular granite slab applications include:

Flooring

Granite slabs create sophisticated flooring solutions for lobbies, entryways, and high-traffic commercial spaces. Their durability and distinctive appearance make a powerful statement in residential and commercial settings.

Wall Cladding

Granite slabs make impressive exterior façades and interior feature walls, delivering dramatic visual impact alongside exceptional weather resistance and minimal maintenance requirements.

Table Surfaces

Granite slabs form elegant dining tables, conference surfaces, and outdoor tabletops that withstand daily use while maintaining their sophisticated appearance for decades.

Stair Treads and Risers

Granite slabs offer lasting stair solutions with superior wear resistance, offering safety, stability, and timeless elegance for indoor and outdoor staircases.

Outdoor Features

Granite's exceptional weather resistance makes it ideal for outdoor kitchens, barbecue surrounds, and landscape features that maintain their beauty despite exposure to the elements.

Hearths and Fireplace Surrounds

Granite slabs create safe, heat-resistant fireplace surrounds and hearths that combine practical fire protection with dramatic aesthetic presence in living spaces.

Architectural Elements

Granite slabs can be transformed into distinctive architectural elements, including columns, door surrounds, monuments, and custom design features for prestigious buildings and public spaces.

Common Granite Sizes

Granite is available in various sizes to accommodate different project requirements:

Dimensional Granite

Granite Tiles: 12"x12", 16"x16", 18"x18", 24"x24". Perfect for flooring, wall cladding, and smaller countertop projects.
Granite Slabs: Typically 9'-10' long by 5'-6' wide. Standard thickness of 3/4" (2cm) or 1-1/4" (3cm) for countertops.
Countertop Edges: 1-1/2" to 6" thickness for laminated or built-up edges on premium countertops.
Custom Cuts: Made-to-order dimensions for specialized architectural elements and designer features.

Granite Hardscaping

Granite Pavers: 4"x8", 6"x6", 12"x12". Highly durable for driveways, patios, and high-traffic walkways.
Granite Cobblestones: 4"x4"x4" cubes. Traditional, elegant look for driveways and decorative borders.
Granite Curbstones: 4"-6" wide by 12"-36" long. Ideal for landscape borders and roadside applications.

Decorative Granite

Granite Veneer: 1" to 1-1/2" thickness. Used for exterior and interior wall cladding applications.
Granite Boulders: Variable sizes from 1' to 4' in diameter. Create dramatic focal points in landscape designs.
Crushed Granite: 1/4" to 1/2" pieces. Excellent for pathways, drainage areas, and decorative ground cover.

Superior Durability & Performance

Granite offers exceptional resistance to scratches, heat, and daily wear, creating surfaces that maintain their beauty despite decades of use in even the most demanding environments.

Timeless Elegance & Individuality

Each granite slab showcases a unique fingerprint of nature, with distinctive crystalline patterns and color variations that cannot be replicated. Your project will stand apart with authentic character.

Investment Value & Longevity

Granite's remarkable lifespan and enduring appeal make it a sound investment that enhances property value while providing generations of functional beauty with minimal maintenance.

Health & Safety Advantages

Granite's non-porous sealed surface prevents bacterial growth and maintains a hygienic environment, especially important for kitchen countertops and food preparation areas.

Why People Choose Us

Why Choose Granite?

Granite has become the pinnacle choice for discerning projects where performance and beauty must coexist:

FAQ

Do you offer installation services for granite countertops?

Yes, at Stone Center, we provide professional installation services for granite countertops throughout Ohio. Our experienced team handles everything from template creation to final installation to guarantee precise measurements and flawless results. Contact us to discuss installation options for areas outside Columbus and Cincinnati.

What factors affect the price of granite per square foot?

Granite pricing varies based on origin, rarity, color consistency, thickness, and finish. Exotic granite typically commands premium prices, while more common varieties offer excellent value. Contact our team for current pricing on our extensive selection.

How do I properly maintain my granite surfaces?

Clean with stone cleaner or mild dish soap and warm water. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners. We recommend resealing annually to protect against stains and maintain appearance. Our team provides detailed care instructions with every purchase.

How long does it take to complete a granite countertop project?

Typically, it takes 1-2 weeks from template to installation, including measurement, fabrication, and installation phases. Custom projects may need additional time. Regardless, our project coordinators provide detailed timelines for your specific requirements.

Ideas & Inspiration

Draw inspiration for your living space from these unique and creative applications of our natural stone products.

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Get Inspired

Stone stair near a stone cabinet with plant.

What People Are Saying About Stone Center

Aubrey Mangum

Stone center has such a beautiful selection of natural stones and custom limestone caps. Years ago I fell in love with their full color limestone treads and Jurassic wall-stone, and am back for more for another landscape project!

David Nuccetelli

Bill and Matt are great to work with not only for Landscape Professionals but for DIYs like myself. Professional, efficient, and very helpful. One stop shop for all stone needs and a good experience every time I have been there.

Jeff Enoch

I use Stone Center often for my masonry business, they have great prices and quality stone. Jim Lestock always gives us great customer service as well. I highly recommend using them!

Granite

Available Materials

What Is Granite?

Common Granite Slab Applications

Flooring

Wall Cladding

Table Surfaces

Stair Treads and Risers

Outdoor Features

Hearths and Fireplace Surrounds

Architectural Elements

Common Granite Sizes

Dimensional Granite

Granite Hardscaping

Decorative Granite

Superior Durability & Performance

Timeless Elegance & Individuality

Investment Value & Longevity

Health & Safety Advantages

Why People Choose Us

Why Choose Granite?

FAQ

Do you offer installation services for granite countertops?

What factors affect the price of granite per square foot?

How do I properly maintain my granite surfaces?

How long does it take to complete a granite countertop project?

Ideas & Inspiration

Copings and Patterned Flagstone

Thermal Bluestone and Patterned Flagstone

Sand Stone Wall Caps

Indiana Limestone Splitface

Patio

Porcelain

Landscape - Patterned Flagstone

Limestone - Cutstone

What People Are Saying About Stone Center