So if the stone you pick is completely black it s likely gabbro which makes for an excellent kitchen work surface but you should know that all black slabs aren t really granite even though that s most likely what they are being called.
Change granite color.
If your granite is black you are good to go for a classic black and white kitchen.
If it currently has a matte finish as opposed to a polished look try a color enhancer sealer.
You could also use your white trim color.
Before you open your granite resurfacing kit check the countertop carefully for oil stains which show up as dark spots on the granite.
Sponge paint them for a textured stone look using 6 or 7 paint colors sponge a whole collage of color onto countertops for a faux granite look.
With normal use and proper care they re impervious to heat and staining.
Food and liquids left to sit too long can stain the granite and change its color especially if.
In order for a stone to technically qualify as granite it must contain at least 20 quartz and quartz is always white or has a milky color to it.
However granite is porous.
Tackle the countertop without replacing it.
If you must cover with something there is a product called granite transformations they install another countertop right over top of your granite with recycled granite or glass many colours to choose from its expensive thought so not really economical that way and its permanent because you have to stick glue or screw it into granite to safety.
To remove these granite gold recommends mixing equal parts acetone and baking soda to make a thick paste.
Granite is natural stone and best not painted.
I d change up other elements in your space make the black granite work.
It will not adhere and if you do not like the color think about changing the wall color or even the cabinet color to change the look of the granite and compliment it more.
They didn t go with all the new colors we put in the house grays and crisp whites and bright colors.
You may be able to change the look of your countertop somewhat by sealing it.
That way at least your outdated granite colors won t be fighting with the floor or the walls.
If your granite has orange yellow or brown your cabinet color should have a touch of cream like sw creamy or sw navajo white.