Granite

Golden Glow Granite Certified by DuPont comes in 15 colors, including Venetian gold shown here. It is treated with a sealer that repels stains and maintains a uniform hue, according to the firm. The countertops come with a 10-year limited warranty. DuPont. 800.246.1421. www.granite.dupont.com.

Black Beauty Originating in India, this absolute black granite is shown with a full bullnose edge, one of six edging options. The company also offers six finishes, including flame-finished, rock-faced, and planed. Halquist Stone. 800.255.8811. www.halquiststone.com.

First Impression The Glacial collection features slabs or tiles with a textured finish. Shown in Kashmir white, the granite is flamed and then brushed to spotlight the texture. A smooth edge tops off each of the four colors. Artistic Tile. 800.260.8646. www.artistictile.com.

Surface Technology Rock Solid Offering a wide range of edging and color options, the company uses slabs of 2 to 4 centimeter thicknesses. Shown is black galaxy with copper flakes on the lower countertop and Juparana Vyara on the upper section. Surface Technology. 410.944.5755. www.solid-surface.com.

Stone Age Featuring a slab of Juperana Bordeaux granite, this countertop has a 2 ¼-inch ogee bull-nose edge detail. The material will not scratch or burn and is stain-resistant, the maker claims. Home Granite. 866.299.7703. www.homegranite.com.