Myth 8. Granite's tiny pores and fissures harbour bacteria. Bacteria are found everywhere. If it is on a granite top, then it can also be found on a laminate or solid surface top. Use an anti-bacterial soap to wash your countertop if you are concerned.

Myth 9. Granite and marble are essentially the same. Besides the fact that they are both natural stones and can be polished, they are otherwise very different. Marble is generally a calcious stone, formed from oceanic deposits and then compressed under pressure (metamorphosed). Granite, however, is a igneous rock, essentially molten magma, which is cooled and then hardened below the earth's surface.

Myth 10. Granite is expensive. Granite is usually competitively priced compared to other high-end surfacing materials. You will be amazed when you compare the price of granite to other popular famed "luxury surfaces." Granite offers you an unmatched value with its natural beauty, elegance and longevity.