Granite Slabs
Naturally tough and pretty much indestructible, granite countertops are at the center of the trendy kitchen. The wide variety of possibilities accessible at One Stop Countertop will give you the option of choosing a stone with stunning shade and movement, generating granite the focal point of your area. Conversely, you can opt for a granite that quietly harmonizes with your other layout selections; offering A very practical, very low-maintenance floor. Quite a few end solutions can also be accessible to further personalize your challenge. Do not miss out on our recent arrivals area where by we unveil our newest shipments, or end by amongst our showrooms to find out these marvels in person.
Granite Showroom, Granite Slabs Showroom
Our Granite showroom is the area’s premier resource for learning about the latest kitchen trends, granite color options and answers to your kitchen counter tops, kitchen islands or bathroom vanity questions.
Appointments typically take about an hour, although we are dedicated to giving you as much time as you require. We understand your project is a big investment – we are with you every step of the way. We encourage multiple visits, if needed, to make your countertop selection.
Here is a list of Available Slabs in our Showroom. For precise information Please give us a call –> 703-677-5118
GRANITE SLABS in VA
One Stop Countertop provides granite fabrication and installation service to help you design your kitchen with best granite slabs in Virginia. Granite has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians because of natural durability and beauty. It has been valued for millennial for its beauty and durability. Back in the day, it was difficult to extract, and even harder to polish, which made it very expensive. With today’s technology, granite has become affordable enough to be the preferred material for countertops, surrounds, and splash-guards in the homes of discerning owners. We have a large collection of granite countertops in VA warehouse.
What is a Granite Slab?
Granite is a type of coarse-grained igneous rock, which means it was formed from cooling magma from a volcano. The name is derived from the Latin “granum” which means grain, referring to its coarse nature. Because it forms when magma cools slowly, the structure is holocrystalline; the crystals harden in an interlocked manner rather than as individual crystals.
Granite is called a felsic rock because it is rich in feldspar and quartz. It also contains mica and horneblend, which is a dark type of silica. Depending on the composition of the slab, it has varying combinations of pink, gray and white. For a slab of igneous rock to be classified as granite, it has to be made up of at least 65% alkali feldspar and 20% quartz.
Some slabs that may look like granite but do not contain these minimum amounts of feldspar and quartz are prefaced with the terms “granitoid” or “granitic.” The distinction can be important in determining the hardness of the slab. Granite has become popular in construction precisely because it is hard and tough.
What are the advantages of granite as countertop material?
Durable and low maintenance
Because granite crystals are interlocked, it makes it harder to take apart. This makes it ideal as material for countertops because it does not easily scratch, even if you use a knife on it. It is not proof against a sledgehammer or other deliberate attempts to cause damage, of course, but otherwise it is hardy enough to last as long as the house remains standing, and perhaps much longer than that.
This interlocking structure also reduces the porosity of granite to the point that it is generally stain proof, so it is easy to clean and sanitize. However, many granite slabs may have micro fissures that will cause small irregularities to appear on the surface. Commercially prepared granite is sealed to smoothed out these irregularities and to make it even more durable and low maintenance. At most, you may need to reapply the sealant once in a while.
Variety
No two granite slabs are exactly alike, even if they have the same composition. Nature rarely creates something that is not unique, which is why natural stone is such a distinctive part of any décor. Granite is available in an infinite combination of colors and patterns, depending on its mineralogy. A slight variation in the percentage of feldspar or mica in the mix can produce a completely different appearance. While white, pink and gray are the most common colors, you may encounter some orange, blue, and green in there as well.
You may decide on a slab because you like the color combination or the pattern, but it does not hurt to know why it happens to be that way. Here are the crystals that determine the color of your granite countertop. See if you can identify each one.
Quartz
Granite is made up mostly of quartz, a colorless crystal that may take on the hues of other minerals around it clearly or through a smoky haze. It fills the gap between other crystals, but since it is colorless, it does not dominate as the primary color. What it does do is make the rock shock-proof, heat-proof, and resilient.
Feldspar
Running a close second to quartz in quantity, feldspar creates the color combinations and striations peculiar to granite. It can have an endless variation of pink, yellow, orange, and blue hues. When the feldspar is predominantly dark, you get clack granite.
Mica
Mica lends a silvery or metallic sheen to the slab, but while the underlying color may also be silver, mica can be violet, pink, brown, or even black. A shimmery, dark-colored granite slab will probably have a higher than average concentration of mica in the mix, unless the quantity of dark feldspar effectively overshadows it.
Horneblend
One of the most familiar type of granite is the salt and pepper look, and that is created when there is a good amount of the gray horneblend crystals in the mix.
The best features of granite come naturally, and while design has no practical value, it does lend certain panache to an otherwise functional feature such as a countertop. The sheer variety of unique slabs to choose from makes it an easy favorite for interior decorators and homeowners alike.
Affordable
Last, but certainly not least, a big advantage of granite for countertops is affordability. It is not the least expensive of countertop materials, but it has far more to offer. For one thing, it can stand more abuse and requires less maintenance than tile or wooden countertops. For another, it is much easier to install a granite countertop than tiles. Finally, it is far safer to have granite as your kitchen working area than any other countertop material because of its relatively non-porosity.
Another good reason to choose granite is it is less expensive than marble. However, with the right markings and polishing, granite can easily be mistaken for its more expensive cousin. If you are striving to create a high-end look, but your budget simply will not accommodate marble, granite is your best possible option. In addition, granite is much more durable than marble, so you are hitting two birds with one stone. You get the look of marble, but not the problems that go with it.
There is so much to like about granite countertops that it is no wonder that it is the top choice of architects, interior designers, and homeowners. Your biggest problem is choosing just the right one to go with your décor.
Here is our Full List of Granite Stones and Granite Slabs.
Absolute Black Honed Slab
Absolute Black Premium
Absolute Black Premium Polished Slab
Absolute Black Suede
Absolute Black Suede Slab
African Cream
African Cream Polished Slab
African Persa
African Persa Polished Slab
African Tapestry
African Tapestry Polished Slab
Amadeus
Amadeus Polished Slab
Amarillo Pearl
Amarillo Pearl Polished Slab
Amarone
Amarone Polished Slab
Andino White
Andino White Polished Slab
Antique Luna close up 2
Antique Luna Polished Slab
Antique Platinum
Antique Platinum Polished Slab
Aphrodite Extra
Aphrodite Extra Labradorite Polished Slab
Autumn Rose
Autumn Rose Polished Slab
Azul Aran
Azul Aran Polished Slab
Baltic Brown
Baltic Brown Polished Slab
Bellini
Bellini Polished Slab
Betularie
Betularie Polished Slab
Bianco Antico
Bianco Antico Polished Slab
Bianco Kashmir
Bianco Kashmir Polished Slab
Bianco Paradiso
Bianco Paradiso Polished Slab
Black Galaxy
Black Galaxy Polished Slab
Black Pearl
Black Pearl Polished Slab
Blanco Leblon
Blanco Leblon Polished Slab
Blue Bahia Close Up
Blue Bahia Polished Slab
Blue Pearl
Blue Pearl Polished Slab
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Polished Slab
Bordeaux River
Bordeaux River Polished Slab
Brazilian Arabescato
Brazilian Arabescato Quartzite Polished Slab
Caledonia
Caledonia Polished Slab
Centaurus
Centaurus Polished Slab
Coast Green
Coast Green Polished Slab
Colonial Gold
Colonial Gold Polished Slab
Colonial White Close Up
Colonial White Polished Slab
Copenhagen
Copenhagen Polished Slab
Copper Dune Suede
Copper Dune Suede Slab
Costa Smerelda
Costa Smerelda Polished Slab
Cream Beach Polished Slab
Cream Beach Polished Slab
Cristallo
Cristallo Polished Slab
Dahlia White
Dahlia White Polished Slab
Dallas White Granite
Dallas White Polished Slab
Delicattus Cream
Delicattus Cream Polished Slab
Delicattus Cream Suede
Delicattus Cream Suede Slab
Delicattus
Delicattus Polished Slab
Delicattus Supreme Polished Slab
Delicattus Supreme Polished Slab
Dynasty Brown
Dynasty Brown Polished Slab
Elegant Brown
Elegant Brown Polished Slab
Exodus
Exodus Polished Slab
Fantastic White Slab
Fantastic White Polished Slab
Fantasy Brown
Fantasy Brown Polished Slab
Fantasy Brown Suede
Fantasy Brown Suede Slab
Fiore Bianco
Fiore Bianco Polished Slab
Fusion
Fusion Polished Slab
Giallo Beach
Giallo Beach Polished Slab
Giallo Fiorito Dark
Giallo Fiorito Dark Polished Slab
Giallo Fiorito Dark Suede
Giallo Fiorito Dark Suede Slab
Giallo Napoleon
Giallo Napoleon Polished Slab
Giallo Verona Polished Slab
Giallo Verona Polished Slab
Global Brown
Global Brown Polished Slab
Global Oro
Global Oro Polished Slab
Global Oro Suede
Global Oro Suede Slab
Golden Cascade closeup2
Golden Cascade slab2
Golden Cascade Polished Slab
Golden Crystal
Golden Crystal Polished Slab
Golden Lightning
Golden Lightning Polished Slab
Golden Lightning
Golden Lightning Suede Slab
Golden Persia
Golden Persia Polished Slab
Golden Thunder
Golden Thunder Polished Slab
Gray Star
Gray Star Polished Slab
Hawaii Polished Slab
Ice Brown
Ice Brown Polished Slab
Impala Black
Impala Black Polished Slab
Indian Brown Close Up
Indian Brown Polished Slab
Jet Mist Honed closeup2
Jet Mist Honed Slab
Juperana Fantasy
Juperana Fantasy Polished Slab
Juperana Persa Brown
Juperana Persa Brown Polished Slab
Juperana Sunset
Juperana Sunset Polished Slab
Labrador Green
Labrador Green Polished Slab
Labrador Green Suede
Labrador Green Suede Slab
Labrador Silver Flake
Labrador Silver Flake Polished Slab
Lapidus Gold
Lapidus Gold Polished Slab
Lumi White close up 3
Lumi White Polished Slab
Luna Pearl
Luna Pearl Polished Slab
Marron Cohiba
Marron Cohiba Polished Slab
Marron Cohiba Suede
Marron Cohiba Suede Slab
Milky Way Brushed
Milky Way Brushed Slab
Milky Way Honed
Milky Way Honed Slab
Milky Way Polished
Milky Way Polished Slab
Mokoro
Mokoro Polished Granite Slab
Monte Carlo Bordeaux
Monte Carlo Bordeaux Polished Slab
Nakarado
Nakarado Polished Slab
Namibian Gold
Namibian Gold Polished Slab
Napoli Polished Granite
Napoli Polished Slab
Nero Marinace Gold
Nero Marinace Gold Polished Slab
New Azul Aran
New Azul Aran Polished Slab
New Golden Beach
New Golden Beach Polished Slab
New White Spring
New White Spring Polished Slab
Niva Antique Polished Slab
Niva Polished Slab
Niva Polished Slab – 14500
Pergaminho
Pergaminho Polished Slab
Persian Pearl
Persian Pearl Polished Slab
Pietra Del Cardoso
Pietra Del Cardoso Honed Slab
Portofino
Portofino Polished Slab
Red Dragon
Red Dragon Polished Slab
River Green
River Green Polished Slab
River White
River White Polished Slab
River White Suede
River White Suede Slab
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Polished Slab
Roma Imperiale
Roma Imperiale Polished Quartzite Slab
Sage Brush
Sage Brush Polished Slab
Sagitario Polished Slab
Sagitario Polished Slab
Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper Polished Slab
San Luiz close up 3
San Luiz Polished Slab
Santa Cecilia Amber Polished Slab
Santa Cecilia Amber Polished Slab
Santa Cecilia Classic
Santa Cecilia Classic Polished Slab
Santa Cecilia Light Slab
Santa Cecilica Light Polished Slab
Sapphire Blue
Sapphire Blue Polished Slab
Saturnia
Saturnia Polished Slab
Saturnia Suede
Saturnia Suede Slab
Saturnia Suede Slab
Sedna
Sedna Polished Slab
Shimmer Gold
Shimmer Gold Polished Slab
Siena Beige
Siena Beige Polished Slab
Siena Bordeaux
Siena Bordeaux Polished Slab
Siena Bordeaux
Siena Bordeaux Suede Slab
Silver Pearl
Silver Pearl Polished Slab
Silver Pearl Suede Slab
Silver Pearl Suede Slab
Silver Waves
Silver Waves Polished Slab
Splendor Gold
Splendor Gold Polished Slab
Splendor Light
Splendor Light Polished Slab
Splendor White close 1
Splendor White Polished Slab
Star Beach
Star Beach Polished Slab
Stormy Night
Stormy Night Polished Slab
Sunset Cream Close Up
Sunset Cream Polished Slab
Super Classico
Super Classico Polished Slab
Super White-Brazilian Arabescato Quartzite
Super White-Brazilian Arabescato Quartzite Slab
Supreme Gold
Supreme Gold Polished Slab
Tahoe
Tahoe Polished Slab
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal Quartzite Polished Slab
Tan Brown Close Up
Tan Brown Polished Slab
Terra Brasilis close up
Terra Brasilis Grey Polished Slab
Terra Brasilis Polished Slab
Terra Grey
Terra Grey Polished Slab
Thunder White
Thunder White Polished Slab
Titanium Gold
Titanium Gold Polished Slab
Top Star
Top Star Polished Slab
Tropic Brown
Tropic Brown Polished Slab
Typhoon Green
Typhoon Green Polished Slab
Valle Nevado Slab
Valle Nevado Polished Slab
Venetian Gold Light
Venetian Gold Light Polished Slab
Venetian Gold Original
Venetian Gold Original Polished Slab
Venetian Gold Original Suede closeup2
Venetian Gold Original Suede Slab
Venetian Pearl Light Polished Slab
Venetian Pearl Light Polished Slab
Venetian Pearl
Venetian Pearl Polished Slab
Venetian Pearl Suede
Venetian Pearl Suede Slab
Verde Borgogna
Verde Borgogna Polished Slab
Verde Butterfly Expo
Verde Butterfly Expo Polished Slab
Verde Butterfly
Verde Butterfly Polished Slab
Verde Maritaka
Verde Maritaka Polished Slab
Via Lactea
Via Lactea Polished Slab
Via Lactea Suede
Via Lactea Suede Slab
Vicenza Brown Polished
Vicenza Brown Polished Slab
Vicenza Brown Suede
Vicenza Brown Suede Slab
Vintage White
Vintage White Polished Slab
Volga Blue Extra Dark
Volga Blue Extra Dark Polished Slab
White Macaubas Quartzite Polished Slab
White Spring
White Spring Polished Slab
White Torroncino
White Torroncino Polished Slab
White Wave closeup
White Wave Polished Slab
Yellow River
Yellow River Polished Slab