Maroon Cohiba.

I am thinking of putting this color granite in my kitchen. I was wondering whether a dark granite will show scratches and also if it will look dirty all the time. Do you think it would be better to go with a lighter color granite?

Thanks,

Renee

Hello Renee,

The Maroon Cohiba from Brazil is a beautiful unique stone and if it moves you, buy it. Some spots on this granite are a little softer than steel; therefore, it can be scratched with a knife, but I don’t believe this is a concern with this specific granite under normal kitchen countertop uses. Inspect each slab you buy and look for pitting and any hairline fissures that you can feel. Be sure that you are satisfied with the exact slabs and tag them for your kitchen.

Regarding light granite, think about this. Many kitchens can not handle a dark granite because they are too small or do not have enough light. If this is not the situation with your kitchen, then by all means, go darker. There is a bold natural expression that only the darker browns, greens and golds can express.

Best wishes,
Tom Cordova

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