During the past two centuries, use of stone in construction was limited to government buildings, public places and homes of rich people. The reason was labor-intensive stone processing techniques and high cost of stone. With the progress in technology, stones were used in almost every buildings, homes and monuments. There are many reasons for the homeowners to use stones in building homes. The most popularly used natural stone is granite and marble. Granite and marble are the most commonly used stones for installations. Installing granite and marble countertops, tiles, slabs, sinks is not a much difficult task, and these are among essential requirement for every homeowners.

Maximum house owners, builders and professionals have a tendency to use granite and marble countertops, tiles, slabs and sinks for their kitchen and bathrooms. Granite offers everlasting beauty and shine, which is the main purpose of using this stone in buildings and homes. Stones are also helpful for interior and external designing purpose, they create lovely indoor atmosphere if properly used. Several available colors and designs of these natural rocks are capable to satisfy the requirements of the homeowners. Stones are resistant to heat, scratch, stains, spills, and moistures, therefore it is helpful in heat control, easy to clean and wash and they produce a glaze for long time.

Because of its durability, resistance and long lasting beauty, stones give a high standard of living. Durability is the other essential factor provided by the natural stones. Spills and tarnishing available in stones can be easily cleaned by using qualified cleaning agents. This are the vital factors engaged in selection of granite, marble and other stones for installation in houses, building and monuments. Since granite, marbles and other stones are used for exterior and interior designing it becomes a wide range of product and almost every part of the world.

With increasing amounts of acid rain in parts of the world, granite has begun to supplant marble as a monument material, since it is much more durable. Polished granite is also a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities.