These days it seems like every buying decision is made online with many people never actually seeing the items that they purchase in person.  While this may work for some items, certain products should never be bought until you can see the item in person, including granite slabs for countertops.  Choosing granite countertops for a kitchen remodeling project is an important decision because the style and color of the countertop has a drastic effect on the overall look of the kitchen.  Each individual granite slab is unique and pictures or samples of the same product may appear slightly different depending on many environmental factors including the lighting.  When choosing the right style of granite countertop for your kitchen or bathroom, it is very important to see the exact slab in person.

Don’t Rely on Pictures

Most items that are purchased online are experienced entirely through pictures before the decision is made which means that many of us are already used to shopping this way.  However, when it comes to choosing granite countertops, pictures of the product can be misleading.  The exact color of a granite slab always looks different in real life than it does in a picture which means that you could end up with a granite countertop in a color you did not expect.  Viewing the stone slab for yourself in person will allow you to see the true color and pattern of the granite so you can make a better decision on the right natural stone for your home.

Don’t Rely on Samples in Showrooms

Many providers of natural stone products have granite slabs that you can view in person before making a purchase.

While seeing a granite slab in person gives you a much more accurate idea of its true appearance, you must be careful if you are viewing a granite sample as part of a display in a showroom.  Even if you chose the same product that you see in a showroom display, the granite slab that you get may look different for several reasons.  The lighting in a kitchen showroom is different than the lighting in your kitchen which means that a granite countertop is going to look different in each environment.  Another important thing to remember is that even if you order the exact same product that is part of a display, chances are the slab you get will look slightly different because all natural stone slabs, even those from the same quarry, have their own unique qualities.  This is why you should make sure to view the exact granite slab that will end up in your kitchen before making a decision.

If you are looking for new countertops for a bathroom or kitchen remodeling project, make sure you choose the exact slab you want to use after viewing it in person.  Viewing similar products in an online catalog or samples in a showroom display will not give you the most accurate idea of how that granite slab will look in your kitchen.  Many natural stone professionals that provide granite and other similar products have slabs on display that customers can view in person and choose for themselves.  Choosing your exact granite slab in person instead of through a catalog or by viewing samples of similar products will help prevent you from spending a significant amount of money on a kitchen countertop that leaves you unsatisfied.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.