Granite Countertops
Granite Countertops in Charleston & North Charleston, SC
Palmetto Surfacing has cut and installed granite countertops for Charleston and the Lowcountry since 1984. Granite handles heat and scratches well and needs resealing about once a year. We put it in kitchens, bathrooms, bars, and outdoor kitchens, and every slab is cut in our 35,000 sq ft North Charleston shop.
Picking a granite slab
Granite comes out of quarries all over the world, so every slab is different. Slabs from the same lot or bundle are close, which matters when a big kitchen needs more than one. That is why we want you to see full slabs in our slab yard and reserve the exact one.
Granite in Charleston homes
Granite is one of the hardest natural stones. You can set a hot pot on it. It handles direct sun well, so it works on outdoor kitchens and in rooms with lots of windows. It is porous, so it needs resealing about once a year. Humidity and salt air will not hurt sealed granite, but they are a good reason to stay on schedule.
Granite, quartz, or quartzite?
Quartz never needs sealing but needs a trivet under hot pans. Quartzite has a marble look, durability close to granite, and needs sealing about once a year. We will lay them side by side at the showroom.
Call 843-569-1131 to make a showroom appointment.
Granite Countertops for your kitchen and bathroom.
We install granite in kitchens, bathrooms, bars, outdoor cooking areas, and fireplace surrounds. It earns its keep in busy kitchens where hot pans are part of the day. Want a softer, classic look for a vanity? See marble. Clean granite with soap and water and skip harsh or acidic sprays.
Granite Countertop FAQ
How often does granite need sealing?
About once a year. Granite is porous, so resealing on schedule keeps stains from settling in, especially in our coastal humidity.
Can I set a hot pan on granite?
Yes. Granite handles heat and scratches well. That is why we see it so often in busy kitchens, outdoor cooking areas, and fireplace surrounds.
Quartz or granite for a Lowcountry kitchen?
Both do well here. Quartz never needs sealing but needs a trivet under hot pans. Granite takes heat and brings natural character, with resealing about once a year.
Can I reserve a specific granite slab?
Yes. Pick the slab you want in our North Charleston slab yard and we reserve that exact piece for your job.
Benefits of Granite in your Charleston Home or Business:
- Takes heat, including direct sun
- Resists scratches and chips
- One-of-a-kind natural pattern
- Reseal about once a year
Countertop Installation Process
Advice
Meet a sales consultant at our showroom, see full slabs, and pick your material and edge.
Quote
2. Your sales consultant emails a quote within 48 hours of receiving dimensions.
We visit you
3. Once your cabinets are installed, we laser-template your countertops on site.
Fabricate
4. Your slab is cut on our CNC machinery and polished in our North Charleston shop.
Install
5. Our own crew sets, seams, caulks, and cleans up.
Our Gallery
Granite countertops we have cut and installed for Lowcountry homes. Call 843-569-1131 to start yours.
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