Stone Facts Click on any stone fact title to view 1  -  Where is granite found? 2  -  What is the difference between marble and granite countertops? 3  -  What is the strength of granite? 4  -  Will my granite countertop break? 5  -  Do I need to seal my granite countertops? 6  -  What is etching? 7  -  Will my granite etch? 8  -  Can I cut on my granite countertops? 9  -  Will granite chip? 10  -  Will granite scratch? 11  -  Will granite burn? 12  -  What are seams and do I need them? 13  -  What is the weight of granite? 14  -  What is the thickness of a granite countertop? 15  -  Will my cabinets support granite countertops? 16  -  Do I need underlayment? 17  -  What are some of the uses of granite? 18  -  What is a fabricator? 19  -  Where do I go to look at granite? 20  -  Is it necessary to see the stone before ordering it? 21  -  Will the marble and granite company tear out my old countertops? 22  -  What is the granite installation time frame? The actual granite installation usually takes one day or two depending on the scope of your project. Preparations before installation, such as cutting, polishing and getting your stone to the shop can take anywhere from one to two weeks - depending on the size of the project. 23  -  What are granite remnants? 24  -  What are granite samples? 25  -  Matching granite countertops with cabinets? 26  -  How to clean granite countertops?