Granite Patio Tables

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Updated 07/04/2021

Wrought iron patio tables are sturdy, but not overly stylish. Glass top patio tables are stylish, but glass can break. So how about something that has been pulled from the earth, polished to perfection and made just for you. Granite patio tables are both sturdy and stylish, and we have tons of them to choose from in this extensive collection. Come and see.

Buying Guide

Granite patio tables are a great way to add to your enjoyment of your home outdoor spaces. While wood tables and even recycled plastic slabs wear over time, granite has that enduring quality of stone – because it is stone. Granite has the properties of being not only resistant to weather but also to fire. That makes it an ideal way to have a table that surrounds a fire pit, and perhaps even a cover for the pit. Although granite can wear over time – as witness the steps to historical buildings – it takes a very long time and much traffic to create significant wear patterns.

What are the colors of granite patio tables?

A round, granite top patio table can come in a variety of colors. Light colors are usually flecked with darker colors, which can be reds, blues, slate grey or even black, depending upon the minerals that are present where the granite is harvested. Granite should not be confused with marble, which will have different colors and is usually cut from a slab. Granite tabletops are sometimes formed from scraps of other granite projects. The easy way to select your granite table top is to visit a company that makes tables. There you can select a top, including the color and shape, and possibly select the stand upon which it will be placed.

Can I add a firepit to a granite patio table?

Firepits are all the rage in exterior décor, and what better way to keep a flame contained than in a circle of rock? Nest a gas flame in the center of a granite table top and you have a way to toast marshmallows as well as warm citronella scent blocks to frighten night-flying insects. The gas can come from propane, natural gas or even alcohol-based burners, according to available resources and personal taste. It would even be possible to embed a charcoal brazier within a circle of granite.

How to clean and maintain granite?

Although not extensively visible, natural stone is a somewhat porous material. Granite is igneous rock, commonly composed of quartz and feldspar, with bits of other minerals and rock embedded in it. Natural granite is often created through volcanic action, but it can be formed over time thanks to pressure. Countertops are sometimes formed from granite chips and dust held together with resin. It’s recommended that a sealer is applied to granite surfaces before use. If you plan to surround a firepit with granite, it is a good idea to research your sealer’s flammability rating before applying it.

As for cleaning, in most cases, all that needs to happen is that spills should be wiped up with a damp cloth as soon as possible. Granite is most easily cleaned with a bit of peroxide on a damp cloth. Use of heavy-duty cleansers can give disappointing results.

Overall, granite is a sturdy building material that can easily be formed into geometric slabs that can be used for table tops, counters or even floors.