Uba Tuba Granite Countertop Installation in Kinnelon, NJ

Uba Tuba Granite in Kinnelon, NJ

Kinnelon borough is located in New Jersey, in Morris County. This borough was formed from parts of Pequannock Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1922, based on the results of a referendum. The borough population was 10,248 as of the 2010 United States Census. It's a low-density, suburban community that has many parks and trails. The largest park in town, Silas Condict Park off Ricker Road has 364 acres and is county-owned. Kinnelon got its name from a cigarette manufacturer Francis S. Kinney who purchased 5,000 acres of farmland starting in the 1880's, to assemble his estate; most of this farmland is now Smoke Rise. We installed Uba Tuba Granite in this kitchen in Kinnelon, NJ. The kitchen lighting brings out the color and flecks in the stone.

Uba Tuba Granite Name and Origin

This is a Brazilian charnockite that is often sold as granite. The stone comes from the Ubatuba area of Brazil, where it forms part of the Neoproterozoic Ribeira Belt. Uba Tuba granite can also be found and sold as Verde Uba Tuba, (Verde) Green Labrador, or Butterfly.

The Look of Uba Tuba Granite

Uba Tuba is a deep green granite. It is dark green and can often look almost black. Sometimes it's speckled with gold, brown, white or turquoise blue shades. As any granite stone, this granite's slabs also differ from one to another. The amount of flecks fused in each slab dictates the overall color of Uba Tuba stone. Depending on a slab, the color ranges from dark green, brown, or even black. Uba Tuba Granite is a stone with just a little veining that flows through it. This makes it a good fit if you want a uniform countertop look.

Uba Tuba Granite Maintenance

These granite countertops are resistant to scratches and stains. Make sure to seal it yearly with an impregnating sealer. Clean it daily with mild soap and water. Never use abrasive substances to clean your Uba Tuba Granite kitchen countertop.

Uba Tuba Kitchen Countertops by Aqua Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Uba Tuba is a dense, hard granite, and its deep green, almost black color works in many kitchen designs. If you live in Kinnelon, Montville, Wyckoff, Paterson or Montclair, you can pick your slab of Uba Tuba Granite at the Aqua Kitchen & Bath Design Center slab yard. Contact us for a free, no obligation estimate. Let's get started on your new kitchen today.