Igneous Stone · Granite
Granite countertops, slabs & suppliers
Compare granite slabs, live US and Canada pricing, verified suppliers, installation contractors, and application guides — the hardest everyday natural stone for kitchens and exteriors.
6–7 Mohs hardness
$10–25 / sq ft Typical range
$10–$25 Material / sq ft
2025-Q1 Price index
Specifications
Granite at a glance
| Type | Igneous |
| Origin | Quebec, Brazil & India |
| Water absorption | 0.05% |
| Freeze-thaw | Outstanding |
| Applications | Countertops, exterior, commercial |
Use this hub to compare granite suppliers, check live pricing, find contractors, and explore application-specific guides across North America.
Guides
Guides & profiles
FAQ
Granite FAQ
Granite material typically runs $10–$25/sq ft for slabs, with installed kitchen countertops averaging $55–$120/sq ft depending on grade, edge profile, and regional labor. Use SmartStones live price guides and geo pricing to compare suppliers in your market.
SmartStones lists verified granite distributors and slab yards across the United States and Canada. Filter by inventory, response time, and stone specialty, then connect directly with importers and regional yards.
Yes — granite is one of the best outdoor kitchen stones. It resists heat, UV, freeze-thaw cycles, and acid exposure far better than marble or engineered quartz with resin binders.
Dense granites may rarely need sealing, but most kitchen installations benefit from a penetrating impregnator applied at install and checked annually with a simple water-drop test.
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