When it comes to installing countertops and floors in your house, there is a lot variation that you will find in the market. You can find countertops made out different stone, having different colors and with different marbling patterns. All these factors result in a range of choices that are available to you once you have to decide about getting a countertop or a floor. Marble is traditionally used to make countertops and floors. However marble tops or floors are dull in color. It is a good material but has its drawbacks as well. Not only is it stained easily, but it comes only in a few colors.

Granite is a much better material for a countertop or floor when compared with marble. The variety of granite colors is very vast. The color of the granite and the marbling pattern mainly determines the place where it will be used. Colors such as brown and beige are used in drawing rooms and living rooms. White granite is installed in areas where the homeowners want to emulate the look of marble because white granite looks just like marble. The added advantage of white granite is that it has the look of marble but the strength and the qualities of granite.

Variation is also found in countertops and floors based in the marbling pattern of the material that is being used. The marbling pattern of granite and the flecks around it are determined by its origin. The variation in the marbling pattern is natural and can be used to your advantage. The texture and the surface of granite also have a slight amount of variation. Some people prefer the smooth and polished surface. This look is mostly used inside homes.

Other than the smooth surface, the second type of granite comes with a honed or brushed surface which has a textured finish. The finish of this granite is smooth but it is not polished. The look of the marbled granite is very attractive which makes it suitable to be used in other areas of a home as well. Marbled granite can be used in showers, fireplaces and floors. A new product in the market is granite tiles. These tiles are used on walls and help in creating unique effects. For more modern homes, you can go for a different color such as black or gold combined with beige.