Quartz Countertops
Engineered and non-porous, so it never needs sealing. Keep it indoors and give hot pans a trivet.
- Engineered
- Non-porous
- Never needs sealing
Granite Countertops in Boynton Beach
We cut, polish and install granite countertops in Boynton Beach, starting from a slab you choose in person, not a small sample. It's natural stone that handles heat and resists scratches, indoors or out, and it asks for a fresh seal every 1–2 years.
Get a Free Estimate- Handles heat, indoors and outdoors
- Fabricated in-house on our CNC
- Installed by our crew, not subcontracted
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- 500+ slabs on site
- Cut in our own shop
- Most kitchens installed in one day
- Boynton Beach showroom
Why Granite
Granite Countertops Cut and Installed in Boynton Beach
Granite countertops for Boynton Beach, Florida homes: natural stone that takes heat, fabricated in-house and set by our own installers.
Granite is quarried from the earth, not engineered in a factory, and that is where its natural durability and deep, crystal-flecked texture come from. It handles heat well, resists everyday scratches and is as comfortable at a backyard grill station as it is beside the stove.
What it asks in return is modest. Granite is semi-porous, so it needs a penetrating sealer on a 1–2 year cycle, plus a pH-neutral stone cleaner for everyday wiping.
Once you've picked your slab, it goes through our in-house fabrication: cut, shaped and polished on CNC equipment at our Boynton Beach shop. Our own crew installs it, so no part of the job is handed to a subcontractor.
Choosing Your Slab
Every Slab Is Different: Choosing Granite in Person
A 4-inch sample shows color. Only the full slab shows the pattern your countertop will actually have.
Granite is natural stone, so no two slabs are alike: the color, the movement and the size of the flecks vary from slab to slab, and sometimes across a single slab.
You'll find granite slabs in our showroom alongside quartz, quartzite and marble, part of the 500+ slabs we keep on hand in Boynton Beach. Walk the racks, stand in front of the full slab and pick the one we'll cut your countertops from.
Bring along a cabinet door, a piece of your flooring or a paint swatch and hold it against the stone. The design consultation costs nothing, whether we meet here or at your house.
See the slabs before you choose
Stop by 2114 Corporate Dr, near the Woolbright Road exit on I-95, any weekday or Saturday. Looking for a particular tone, say a dark or a light granite? Phone (561) 200-5555 ahead of your visit and we'll see what's on the racks.
Want a preview first? Our stock page shows real slabs from our inventory, each with its own slab number, so you can ask about any of them.
Can't find the stone you have in mind? We can also check the extended catalog of suppliers we work with, such as MSI Surfaces.
Pros & Cons
Granite Pros and Cons: Heat, Scratches and Sealing
Granite earns its place with heat and scratch resistance. The trade-offs come from being natural and slightly porous.
Why people pick granite
- Handles heat well, a plus right next to a busy cooktop
- Resists scratches from daily cooking and cleaning
- Works indoors and outdoors, grill stations included
- No two slabs alike, so your pattern is yours alone
What it asks of you
- Semi-porous, so plan a penetrating reseal every 1–2 years
- A pH-neutral stone cleaner, not harsh chemicals or abrasives
- A small sample can't show the real pattern, so choose the slab in person
- A long counter or a large island may need a planned seam
| Granite | Quartz | Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Natural stone, quarried as slabs | Engineered from quartz, resin and pigments | Natural metamorphic stone |
| Heat | Handles heat well | Set hot pans on a trivet | Handles heat |
| Sealing | Every 1–2 years | Not needed | Periodic sealing; ask us for the interval on your slab |
| Outdoor kitchens | Recommended | Not recommended | Recommended |
| Pattern | Unique to each slab | Repeatable from batch to batch | Unique to each slab, often with marble-like veining |
Marble is natural stone too, but it's softer and more porous and wears a patina over time, so we point it toward vanities and accent pieces. Down to granite or quartz? Our quartz vs granite countertops guide lays out heat, stains, sealing and looks side by side.
Where It Works
Best Uses for Granite: Kitchens, Islands, Bars and Outdoor Kitchens
Granite belongs where the heat, the wear and the weather are.
Kitchens and islands
Perimeter runs, peninsulas and islands, laid out so the pattern carries from one piece to the next. Add a full-height granite backsplash in the same material, or keep it to a 4-inch splash. Planning the whole room? See how layouts and islands come together for granite kitchen countertops.
Bars and smaller tops
Bar tops see spills, glassware and constant use, and a sealed granite top wipes down easily. We also cut window sills, and for a small bathroom vanity or laundry-room top, ask about granite remnants: leftover stone from larger jobs, often priced lower because it's already in stock.
Outdoor kitchens
Granite is one of only two surfaces we recommend outside, along with quartzite. Summer kitchens, grill stations and BBQ counters are a natural fit for a stone that handles heat and outdoor use.
Outdoors Granite or quartzite only. We don't recommend quartz or marble for an outdoor kitchen in the Florida sun.
Sealing & Care
Sealing and Caring for Granite Countertops
Granite is tough by nature. A sealer and the right cleaner keep it that way.
Sealing is the one real chore on the list, and it only comes around every year or two.
- Apply a fresh coat of penetrating sealer every 1–2 years.
- For everyday cleaning, use a pH-neutral stone cleaner, or warm water and a soft cloth.
- Keep bleach, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads off the surface.
- Blot oil, wine and citrus when they spill instead of letting them sit.
- Granite handles heat well, but a trivet under cookware straight off the burner is still a sensible habit.
- Unsure about a product? Ask us before you try it.
Finishes & Edges
Granite Finishes and Edge Profiles
Three choices shape how granite looks and feels: the surface finish, the thickness and the edge. We'll help you settle all three before anything is cut.
Polished granite has a glossy face that deepens the color and brings out the pattern. Honed is smooth and matte, and leathered has a soft, textured feel. Not every slab comes in every finish, so ask about the one you're considering.
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Free estimate
Send photos and rough measurements, or let us measure at no charge.
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Pick the slab
Choose the granite slab itself, then the finish, edge profile, sink and backsplash height.
3
Digital templating
Template day comes after the cabinets go in and whatever sits on or under the counter is in place. Then the installers who will set your granite take the measurements digitally.
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Layout and cutting
We lay out your countertop on the slab you chose so the pattern carries across each seam and the seams sit away from where your eye lands first. Our CNC then cuts, edges and polishes every piece.
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Installation
Installation typically follows the template by 7–10 business days. Our crew sets each piece, bonds the seams, attaches the undermount sink and cleans up before heading out.
Sink and cooktop hookups: ask how we handle disconnecting and reconnecting them when we put your estimate together. Our professional countertop installation page covers the day step by step.
Edge profiles
- Straight
- Eased
- Beveled
- Ogee
- Mitered
- Thickness
- 2 cm or 3 cm; 3 cm is a popular pick for busy kitchens.
- Edges
- Straight polished is the default; you can also choose eased, beveled, ogee or mitered, and islands and peninsulas can end in a waterfall.
- Finish
- Polished, honed or leathered, depending on the slab.
- Cutouts
- Openings for the sink, cooktop and faucet are cut in our shop.
Cost
What Affects the Price of Granite Countertops
Granite countertop cost is figured per square foot, and that rate already includes the stone, templating, fabrication and installation.
| Price factor | What changes it |
|---|---|
| Square footage | How long your counters run, the size of the island, and how high the backsplash goes, from 4 inches to full height |
| The slab you choose | Stone from our stock is billed only for the square footage your countertops need; you don't buy the leftover. Granite ordered from a supplier can require buying whole slabs. |
| Seams and layout | At about 120 by 55 inches per slab, a long run or an oversized island can take a second slab or a planned seam |
| Thickness | 2 cm and 3 cm are priced differently |
| Edge profile | Straight polished is the standard edge on our estimates; other profiles and waterfall ends are figured into your quote |
| Cutouts | Sink, cooktop and faucet openings each appear as their own line on your estimate |
| Tear-out | If your old countertops need to come out, removal and disposal appear on your estimate |
- Backsplash
- Sink cutout
- Seam at the inside corner
- Pattern matched across the seam
You won't find a price per square foot on this page. The slab you choose, the size of your layout and the edge you want all move the total, so we price every granite project on its own. Send us a photo of the space with rough measurements, even a pencil sketch, and we'll price the layout you actually have. Don't want to measure? We'll come out and do it at no cost.
Price My Granite
Prefer to pay over time? Ask about financing with Synchrony.
Financing is provided by a third-party lender and is subject to credit approval. Term and monthly payment are determined by the lender at approval.
Our Work
Recent Stone Countertop Jobs From Our Crew
Real jobs, photographed by our crew on site, with more granite projects in the gallery.
Peninsula with a workstation sink
Undermount sink, backsplash still to come
Window sill
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FAQ
Granite Countertop Questions
How often should granite countertops be sealed?
Every 1–2 years. Granite is semi-porous, and a penetrating sealer is what keeps oil, wine and coffee from soaking in. Between sealings, clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner rather than harsh sprays, which can wear the seal down. If water stops beading on the surface and starts darkening the stone, it's time to reseal.
Can granite be used for an outdoor kitchen or bar?
Yes, for both. Granite handles heat and outdoor use, and it's one of the two materials we recommend for outdoor kitchens and BBQ counters; quartzite is the other. Indoors, we install granite bar tops as well as kitchen counters and islands. We don't recommend quartz or marble outside in the Florida sun.
Why does granite look different from slab to slab?
Granite is natural stone cut from quarried blocks, and its mineral crystals form a different pattern in every one. That's why no two slabs are identical, and one slab can even change tone from end to end. It's also why we suggest choosing your actual slab at our Boynton Beach showroom instead of deciding from a small sample or a photo.
Will granite stain, and what should I do if it does?
Sealing is what keeps everyday spills on the surface, but granite is semi-porous, so oil, wine or coffee left to sit can darken it, especially once the seal has worn. Blot the spill right away and wash the area with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. If a mark stays, call us before trying any stain remover, and plan a fresh seal if it has been more than a year or two.
Other Materials
Other Countertop Materials to Consider
Quartzite Countertops
Natural stone, harder than granite, with soft veining in the spirit of marble. Takes heat and full sun.
- Natural stone
- Harder than granite
- Heat and sun
Marble Countertops
Soft, classic veining that develops a patina with time. Best for vanities and accent areas, and kept indoors.
- Natural stone
- Soft veining
- Ages with character
Showroom & Free Estimate
Pick Your Granite Slab and Get a Free Estimate
Walk our Boynton Beach racks, choose your granite, and get pricing for your layout, free and with no obligation.
Our showroom and fabrication shop share one Boynton Beach address. Get hours and directions for the Boynton Beach showroom, or ask for the free estimate at home if that’s easier.
- We measure for free
- Every piece fabricated in our Boynton Beach shop
- Granite for indoor and outdoor kitchens
- Most kitchens installed in a single day
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Three quick steps. We reply with pricing for your slab and your layout.
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Prefer to talk first? Call (561) 200-5555 or email sales@american-tops.com.
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- 2114 Corporate Dr
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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We install granite countertops for Palm Beach County and North Broward homes, from Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach through Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, south through Boca Raton to Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach. Near Port St. Lucie? Call and we’ll confirm your address. See all areas we serve