Granite has been a staple of Dallas kitchens for decades, and plenty of homes still have speckled tan and brown slabs from the 1990s and 2000s. Today's granite choices go well beyond that look, from near-black leathered finishes to white and gray stones with long movement, but the stone's strengths are the same: heat tolerance, durability and natural variety.
Granite Countertops in Dallas: What You Get From Natural Stone
Granite is an igneous stone, mostly feldspar and quartz with darker minerals mixed in. In the countertop trade, "granite" also covers other hard natural stones with similar properties. For a kitchen, that means:
- Heat tolerance that outperforms quartz
- Scratch resistance strong enough for daily use, though cutting boards still protect knives
- Etch resistance to lemon, vinegar and wine in most slabs, unlike marble
- Variable porosity, so some slabs need sealing and some rarely do
What We Handle on a Granite Countertop Project
A granite project covers the slab yard, your cabinets and the plumbing as well as the stone. Our scope includes:
- Slab yard visit and tagging, with both slabs checked when a kitchen needs two.
- Tear-out of the old top and, where it will not survive, the tile backsplash.
- Cabinet bracing and leveling, because a full granite kitchen puts several hundred pounds on the base cabinets.
- Template, seam layout and cutouts planned around the pattern of your tagged slab.
- Setting, seaming and a first sealing, then licensed reconnection and a water-test walkthrough.
Granite is natural, so the tagged slab is inspected for fissures and pits before it is cut and again on install day. Seams are planned where two cabinet runs meet or beside a cutout, never through one, and marked on the layout you approve before fabrication.
Talk Through Your Granite Countertops Project
Tell us what is not working in the room today. We will walk through options, the order of work and what drives the price, then follow up with a written scope.
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Can You Pick Your Own Granite Slabs in Dallas?
Yes, and for natural stone you should. Small samples do not show the full pattern. When you visit slab yards, look for:
- Color consistency across the slab, or variation you actually like
- Fissures that are visible but smooth, versus cracks you can feel
- Pits on the polished surface, which some stones show more than others
- Movement direction, especially for an island where the veins will run lengthwise
- Matching slabs from the same block if your kitchen needs more than one
Once the slab is tagged, we plan the layout so the best part lands on the island or main run.
Polished, Honed or Leathered Granite?
Polished granite is the most common finish: glossy, deep in color and least likely to absorb stains. Honed granite is matte, softer-looking and shows oil marks and fingerprints more, so it usually needs more frequent sealing. Leathered granite has a subtle texture that hides fingerprints, crumbs and water spots, with a soft sheen that keeps dark stones rich.
Leathered granite suits a busy family kitchen with dark stone. Polished suits lighter stones you want to look bright. Honed suits a low-sheen, natural-stone look, accepting a bit more care.
Granite Sealing: How Often and How to Tell
Granite sealing helps a porous slab resist oil and water stains. It does not make stone stain-proof, and it does not need to be done on a calendar.
The water test tells you when. Water that beads on the surface means the seal is still working. Water that soaks in and leaves the stone darker after roughly a quarter hour means it is time to reseal. Dense dark granites may pass the test for years. Light, porous stones may need sealing every year or two. Clean with mild soap and water, and avoid vinegar and harsh cleaners that wear sealer down. Our countertop care guide covers more.
Granite Countertop Installation, Step by Step
- Consultation. We measure, check cabinets, and talk about color, finish and edge.
- Slab selection. You pick and tag your slab. We confirm the sink, faucet and cooktop for cutouts.
- Permits when needed. In Texas, both the sink hookup and any gas cooktop line are plumbing work, which the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners limits to licensed plumbers.
- Prep and tear-out. We remove the existing tops, then shim and brace any cabinet that is low or weak.
- Template, fabrication and install. Your tagged slab is cut and edged to a template taken from the cabinets, then installed, seamed and sealed.
- Walkthrough. After reconnection, we check seams, overhangs and the sink, and go over care.
Is a Permit Needed for Granite Countertops in Dallas?
Not for a like-for-like swap. City of Dallas Building Inspection lists a countertop replacement without plumbing or electrical changes as work that needs no permit. A gas cooktop moved into a new island, a relocated sink or added outlets each need a permit filed by a city-registered contractor, with wiring done by a TDLR-licensed electrician. Richardson, Mesquite and Rowlett issue their own permits under their own rules. Whoever you hire, ask for the city registration number and the trade license numbers, then look them up on the TDLR and TSBPE websites.
Granite Countertop Replacement for 1990s and 2000s Kitchens
Many Dallas-area homes built or remodeled in the 1990s and 2000s already have granite, often a busy speckled pattern with a bullnose edge and a tile backsplash. Replacing it is a common update, and the signs are easy to spot: a bullnose edge chipping by the dishwasher, dark rings around the faucet where sealer wore off years ago, or a crack running from a sink corner. The stone usually comes off without wrecking the cabinets, but a tile backsplash often does not survive, so we plan the new backsplash at the same time. See countertop replacement for the full process, and our guide to countertop replacement cost in Dallas for budget drivers.
What Changes Granite Countertop Cost?
Granite countertop cost depends on the stone's rarity and grade, square footage, the number of slabs, finish (leathered and honed add processing), edge profile, cutouts and tear-out. Common colors usually cost less than exotic stones with dramatic movement. Two local factors matter as well: removing a mortar-bed tile top in an older ranch kitchen, and repairing a sink base racked by foundation movement. Bookmatching two slabs on an island also uses more stone than a random layout.
If you want a lighter, marble-like look with granite's toughness, compare quartzite countertops. If you love veining and accept some patina, look at marble countertops.
From Lake Highlands we install granite across Dallas, in Richardson about 20 minutes north, in Mesquite about 25 minutes east, and in Rowlett near Lake Ray Hubbard about 25 minutes away. Schedule a consultation before you go slab shopping.
Why Six Design Group for Granite Countertops
Help choosing the actual slab
We tell you what to look for in a slab, from fissures to color variation, so the stone in your kitchen matches what you chose.
Care explained up front
Some granite needs sealing, some rarely does. We show you the water test on a sample before you decide.
Fair with hidden surprises
Old tops can hide damaged cabinets. Jeff H. noted how fairly we handled the unexpected issues on his project.
Detail on seams and cutouts
Seam placement and sink reveals get a personal look from Arian and Ax, who lead our projects. Sarah R. mentions the same attention to detail.
What Customers Say About Working With Us
Real words from Six Design Group customers on Google, quoted as written. Six Design Group has 34 Google reviews (checked November 2026).
“Six Design Group did an amazing job on my kitchen. They really listened to what I wanted and made it happen. The new cabinets and countertops look great and are very well made. The team was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. If you want quality work done by people who care, I highly recommend them.”
“If you’re needing a kitchen remodeled, bathroom remodeled or other construction work ,Six Design Group does excellent work! You won’t find someone who is more dedicated and reliable to work with. I’ve known and sold Arian numerous homes and you won’t find a more hands on nice guy for your project.”
“I highly recommend Six Design Group for your remodeling projects. Arian and crew transformed our old kitchen into a sleek, modern, open area for entertaining and social events. Their attention to detail and quality is without equal.”
Where We Do Granite Countertops Around Dallas
- Granite Countertops in Coppell, TXCoppell's 1980s-1990s family homes are reaching a second kitchen remodel, often replacing first-round tan granite.
- Granite Countertops in Euless, TXEuless kitchens from the 1970s-1980s often still have laminate, and a dense granite is a heat-tolerant step up.
- Granite Countertops in Bedford, TXBedford's 1970s-1980s homes often have cabinet boxes worth keeping, which makes new granite on top a practical upgrade.
- Granite Countertops in Hurst, TXHurst homes near North East Mall often have galley kitchens where dark leathered granite hides everyday wear.
- Granite Countertops in Grand Prairie, TXNewer homes near Joe Pool Lake and 1960s Grand Prairie streets both suit granite, with very different tear-out work.
- Granite Countertops in DeSoto, TXIn DeSoto's 1970s-1990s homes, granite often replaces original tile tops, so mortar-bed removal is part of the plan.
- Granite Countertops in Lancaster, TXLancaster's 1950s-1970s homes near the historic square often have compact kitchens that one granite slab can cover.
- Granite Countertops in Corinth, TXCorinth's 1990s-2000s subdivisions commonly have first-generation granite that owners now update to lighter, quieter stones.
- Granite Countertops in Keller, TXLarge-lot homes around Keller Town Center often have big islands where granite's heat tolerance suits heavy cooking.
Granite Countertops Questions, Answered
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