Granite: types, colors and uses
From Indian black to Italian gray, every color with a photo of its real slab. Granite that stands up to the kitchen, the floor and the outdoors, with shipping to any country.
- 42granites with photos
- 15from Brazil
- 9colors
42 granites
White granite
Whites with a light background and a soft gray vein. They ask far less care than a white marble in the kitchen. See the white granite page
Gray granite
From even Italian gray to India's grays with more movement. See the gray granite page
Black granite
From even black to black with silver or gold glints. The classic for kitchen countertops. See the black granite page
Red granite
From Spanish pink to Finnish red, with a multicolor Indian in between. Strong tones for facades and floors. See the red and pink granite page
Pink granite
Salmon-pink or rose grain with black and white specks, for floors and facades that get sun.
Green granite
Very dark green, almost black, with green and gold glints. It handles an everyday kitchen like any granite.
Blue granite
Blues you rarely see: sodalite with light patches and a labradorite that changes with the light. For pieces that get noticed.
Beige and brown granite
Warm browns, ivories and coppers with round or diffuse grain that pair with wood. They work in kitchens, floors and facades. See the brown granite page
No granites in the catalog match those filters. We can still source it for you.
What granite looks like installed
Visualizations made from the catalog slabs, so you can see each color in place. Before you order, we show you the available slabs in photos or video.
Where does granite work?
- KitchenKnives and heat do not mark it; use a trivet
- Interior floorsPolished, it shines and takes heavy traffic
- OutdoorsFlamed or antiqued, it slips far less in the rain
- WallsHandles sun and rain on facades
- TablesDining and garden tables, no coasters needed
- BathroomsShowers and sinks with the sealer up to date
How it holds up
- AcidsHigh
- ScratchesHigh
- StainsHigh, with sealer
How to care for it
- Water and neutral soap for daily cleaning
- Harsh chlorine and acidic cleaners wear out the sealer
- Renew the sealer when the stone absorbs water
If the veins of marble tempt you, see them in quartzite: they hold up longer and ask for less care.
Granite finishes
Four surfaces, from the mirror shine of polished to the rustic look of flamed and antiqued.
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Polished
Mirror polish
Brings out the slab's full color and the classic countertop reflection. Cleans with a damp cloth.
CountertopsFloorsTables -
Lappato
Soft shine
Satin and soft to the touch, with a tone one step lighter than polished. Needs an up-to-date sealer.
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Flamed
Rough
The surface is treated at high temperature: it turns rough and slips far less outdoors.
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Antiqued
Matte and rustic
The look of stone from a hundred years ago, for floors and terraces with an old-world character.
FloorsTerraces
Where the granites come from
Most of the granites in the catalog come from Brazil, India and Italy. The rest arrive from Argentina, Zimbabwe, Finland, Madagascar, Norway, Spain, South Africa and Bolivia. For all of them, slab quality matters more than the country.
Where the 42 come from
- 15 Brazil
- 10 India
- 7 Italy
- 2 Argentina
- 2 Zimbabwe
- 2 Finland
- 5 Others
Questions about granite
Marble or granite for the kitchen?
Kitchen granite takes knives and lemon without marking. With pots fresh off the stove, use trivets: a sudden change in temperature can crack any stone. Marble wins on veining, but lemon and vinegar leave dull marks. See granite countertops on the kitchen page and the full comparison in Marble or granite?.
How much does a granite countertop or floor cost?
It depends on the color and rarity of the stone, the thickness, the finish and shipping to your country. A gray from India does not cost what a labradorite from Madagascar costs. Send your measurements on WhatsApp and we quote with shipping included; the price guide breaks down every factor.
Does granite stain or scratch?
Scratching it takes effort: it is one of the hardest stones in the catalog. Stains get in through oil or wine when the sealer is no longer working. Lemon and vinegar do not dull it the way they dull marble.
What finish does a granite floor take?
Indoors, polished: it brings out the slab's full shine and color and mops with no trouble. Outdoors, flamed or antiqued, which slip far less in the rain. On open-air stairs, flamed is the usual choice.
Are the room photos real?
The slabs you see in the catalog are real photos. The kitchens, stairs and facades on this page are visualizations built from those granite slabs, so you can picture the result. Before you order, we send you photos and video of the slabs that are available.