Material: Uba Tuba
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All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-03-18 08:43:07

Sonia Rani: I suggest to brighten up the darker tones in your kitchen by using a lighter backsplash -- perhaps a tumbled travertine tile.

Name: Sonia Rani

Date: 2010-03-17 22:08:36

Similar to the last post, we are also pairing cherry cabinets w/ choc glaze over ubatuba countertop (already decided), stainless steel appliances and a light cream/slate floor. Wondering if we should go with backsplash or extend ubatuba up the wall. We will have undercabinet lighting as well but worried there wont be enough contrast? Also wondering what colors would suit this look as far as wall paint is concerned.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-03-15 11:50:11

Maribeth : It will look nice, another suggestion is Butterfly Antique, or Pocono Green.

Name: Maribeth

Date: 2010-03-14 20:46:54

Thinking about choosing Uba Tuba counters. I will have stainless appliances, slate floor, cherry cabinets with a chocolate glaze and a backsplash to be determined. Would Uba Tuba work...any other suggestions?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-03-12 16:27:29

Sonia: If you're going dark, a choice like Butterfly Antique will look nicer over Ubatuba for cherry cabinets.

Name: Sonia

Date: 2010-03-12 13:09:22

We are remodeling our kitchen and installing natural cherry cabinets. Floor will be natural oak. Backsplash will be beadboard (color to be determined), stainless appliances. Kitchen is galley style, 10 x 13. We refer ubatuba but worry it's too dark. Other choice would be St. Cecilia. Your thoughts or other recommendations? Kitchen is well lit. Thank you!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-03-05 15:16:53

Brenda: I'd go with a gray subway tile as backsplash, and perhaps slate for the floors!

Name: Brenda

Date: 2010-03-04 22:50:00

I have Emerald Pearl countertops with White cabinets. Plese suggest a backsplash and floor tile. Thank you!!!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-03-02 09:16:14

Rich Murray: Try the Mannington mojave slate laminate tile.

Name: Rich Murray

Date: 2010-03-02 09:07:45

We are getting a dark cinnamon finished cherry cabinet and were leaning towards the verde ubatuba granite top. However, we are struggling with finding a vinyl tile or laminate (tile pattern) to match it with. Our floor is too loose for ceramic tiles unforunately and I'm not able to sister much of the floor joists to tighten it up.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-02-11 12:00:26

Jeb: I'd go with a darker granite like Ubatuba or butterfly Antique to minimize the orange hue.

Name: Jeb

Date: 2010-02-11 11:44:59

We have honey oak cabinets and oak floor...both have a very strong orange hue. Our appliances are black. I was thinking that I wanted New Ventetian gold for my counters but have had several people mention uba tuba or verde peacock. I really want something to help minimize the orange tint of the floor/cabinets. Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-02-05 15:34:31

LAURA: Yes.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-02-05 15:29:43

Michael & Renae: You're right, I wrote kitchen -- my mistake. For the wall color, a light green shade is appropriate, perhaps Benjamin Moore "Pastel Green" or something in this area.

Name: LAURA

Date: 2010-02-05 11:24:15

wOULD MAPLE CABINETS WITH A COFFEE GLAZE STAIN, UBA TUBA COUNTERTOPS AND A MOSAIC TILE GO TOGETHER OK

Name: Michael & Renae

Date: 2010-02-05 02:36:46

Actually this is in two bathrooms. We are going to use a mosaic backsplash of stone and glass to pull out all possible colors and tie it all together. We are tiling the back wall also using a tan or sand colored ceramic to pull out the golds & tans of the Ubatuba and lighten it up more. No windows in the bathrooms! However, I want to paint the other walls to tie it all together. Light but not too light. All of our trim is bright white so that is not an option. Any suggestions on a paint color to tie this all together? I am afraid to lose the green in the Ubatuba since everything else pulls out the other colors in the granit. We are unsure if there is a right color range that will compliment or contrast. We are open to all suggestions. I have every color swatch from Lowes and Home Depot and can not decide. But I do know it has to be the right color or it will just not work. Color suggestions? You have been a big help - thank you!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-02-04 08:52:32

Michael & Renae: No! You did not make a bad decision. I was thinking the Ubatuba might be too strong of a contrast between the light wood in your kitchen. But to downplay this you can have a light mosaic tile backsplash.

Name: Michael & Renae

Date: 2010-02-03 23:52:44

We looked at it and just didn\\\'t like it. Figured we had more options with Uba Tuba. Why? Did we make a bad decision? Irt\\\'s been purchased but not fabricated yet.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2010-02-03 09:02:53

Michael & Renae: Have you considered Tropical Brown for the countertop?

Name: Michael & Renae

Date: 2010-02-02 23:21:42

We built our own bathroom vanities out of white oak stained a light to medium walnut - not as dark as oak. We have satin nickle hardware & faucets with undermount sinks - white. The floor is called Japanese Seagrass, Light, by Tarkett. It has a blend of golds, tans, chocolates, blacks, browns, light oranges and some subtle hints of light green but the overall effect is a gold/orange. We are installing Uba Tuba but cannot decide on a wall tile or back splash...Help! Any ideas? I like a smooth uniformed surface tile, nothing rough intexture. We were thinking of some type of yellowish gold wall tile with a combo of greens, creames, sand and what ever else we can find as a mosaic back splash. Or was the Uba Tuba a bad choice? Everything else we looked at made the floor s look way too orange.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-25 10:29:47

Deb: You may want to consider Bianco Romano for a little less gray. I would go with the ceramic tile for the backsplash.

Name: Deb

Date: 2009-11-24 15:39:27

We are planning on dark brown maple cabinets with a bianco antico granite countertop. Is there too much grey in the bianco antico for the dark brown? Also, any ideas on backsplash material/colour...Would a earthy tone ceramic tile work or stainless steel/metal look tiles to maybe pick up the grey/brown. Thanks.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-11-18 11:11:04

Suzanna: Excellent choice.

Name: Suzanna

Date: 2009-11-18 10:43:48

I have a small bar area in the basement... the cabinets will be ruxton brown. I was wondering if uba tuba would be a good choice for the countertop.

Name: Martha

Date: 2009-10-17 20:35:24

We picked our granite to be Rivieria Royale and our cabinets are an off white. My thought on our backsplash would be something on the diagonal but unsure of the stone to use or how dark! We also have a new stainless steel so we were going to add some inserts to the backsplash. My biggest problem is the color of the walls. They are being texured in a very petite tuscon style. My floors are an off white with brown and gray. Tile name is Hermitage. Can you help in any way?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-10-01 16:19:08

Dev: Go with the Ubatuba - more contrast and it would create a very warm glow in your kitchen.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-10-01 16:13:21

lois: For pricing please contact the sales dept.

Name: Dev

Date: 2009-10-01 16:00:23

We have picked the gunstock flooring and Rushmore maple cognac cabinets for our new home. we are just wondering which one to pick for the counter tops (uba tuba or Giallo fiorito). Can you please provide your inputs? Thanks

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-29 17:18:58

Martha: What do you want to know about these colors?

Name: Martha

Date: 2009-09-29 13:27:23

Do you know anything about the granite slabs: Golden Beach, Creama Antartida, papaya, blue perola, volcano (see daltile website)?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-29 09:09:42

Martha: From an online image search for "Volcano granite" I located a reddish speckled stone, it would look gorgeous with whitish cabinets, go for it!

Name: Martha

Date: 2009-09-28 19:14:06

I have not picked the color of our walls. See message below. I am in search of a granite countertop that will go with everything or at least my favorite colors? We are locating at a new granite called volcano. It is very exotic. Do you know anything about this new granite?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-28 16:29:26

Martha: Considering that you having decided on the wall color, you have quite a few options. with the white appliances and cabinets, you should go for a darker counter top. Go with a green or blue, Arcobaleno Blue or Emerald Pearl, which would look nice with yellow wallpaper.

Name: Martha

Date: 2009-09-27 01:34:50

We have off white cabinets, white refridgerator,microwave,and dishwasher. We have a black wall oven. I am a lover of green, yellow and Blue. I am wondering what color countertop would be best. Our wallpaper will be coming down and it will be painted (unknwon color). We have looked at Blue and Emerald Pearl to Nova Brown, Imperial Brown. I want a counter top that will go with almost anything at least my favorite colors

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-14 10:03:27

Lisa: To be honest, I think you should just go with one color for the whole kitchen, NVG or Santa Cecilia would be my top choices.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-14 09:36:23

sd: Take a look at Maracas Glass in Rainforest Blend.

Name: Lisa

Date: 2009-09-14 09:24:21

Actually, I'm not sure what I want. Oak floor, white cabinets something light & least busy between Santa Cecelia Lt., New venetian Gold light or gallo ornamental? Or do you suggest something else? Does it look better to break it up with some black too?Any suggestions would be appreciated. I like light, airy & clean look. THANKS SO MUCH

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-14 09:00:25

Lisa: Black shows fingerprints more so than lighter granite, so be ready for cleaning often. So you want to do giallo with white cabinets on island and perimeter with a black granite? Use something like Brazilian Black it has very slight touches of gold in it.

Name: sd

Date: 2009-09-12 11:07:41

Sorry, I should also mention that I have ss appliances and am installing amber pendant lighting over the bar counter. Thanks!

Name: sd

Date: 2009-09-12 11:06:09

I like the moderator\'s suggestion of slate tiles with uba tuba granite, cherry cabinets, and gunstock floor (which is exactly what I have). But I am struggling with the contrast of the dull natural look of the slate tile against the glossy appearance of my uba tuba in certain lighting. Is it acceptable to have the contrast, or should I go with glass tiles? What color would you suggest? I have lots of oranges and reds in my apt. Thanks.

Name: Lisa

Date: 2009-09-11 16:06:49

I meant to say white cabinets. What black would go with gallo ornemental? Will black show fingerprints? thanks again

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-11 15:37:06

Lisa: That would certainly work.

Name: Lisa

Date: 2009-09-11 14:54:27

I have oak flooring & white countetops may paint yellow or beige. Should I go with giallo ornamental on island and black everywhere else with white backsplash?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-08 09:48:42

JL: Simple subway tile in a brick pattern with yellow/gold inserts would look nice.

Name: JL

Date: 2009-09-05 20:55:22

I have uba tuba countertops and the kitchen cabinets are being glazed with a brown glaze over a taupy beige. What can I do for a backplash that will accentuate the golds and rusts in the uba tuba, since the lighting isn't bringing it out enough for me?

Name: Betty

Date: 2009-09-03 15:59:17

Thanks..I like black, just do not want it to look green.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-03 11:38:56

Betty: Well the Ubatuba would look good with white cabinets, also the Butterfly as pictured above. I would go dark over light in your situation.

Name: Betty

Date: 2009-09-03 11:22:41

Thanks, I will look up Santa Cecilia Light. The two looks I am considering were either a white or black. I am so conservative I want to have a color that will last a long time and can allow changes around the room since I like lots of ethnicative items from my native Panama. Any ideas of white or black would be appreciated...

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-03 09:12:54

Betty: If you like the clean, light look go for it but I think the kitchen might look too light/dull with Kashmir White, take a look at Santa Cecilia Light.

Name: Betty

Date: 2009-09-02 17:42:31

I also love my all white present kitchen which is having bottom cabinets replaced due to water damage. Would Kashmir White fit in with the clean look I like and eclectic furnishings?

Name: Betty

Date: 2009-09-02 17:26:46

White glossy cabinets....

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-09-02 08:59:43

Betty: Ubatuba is a very dark green. What color are your cabinets?

Name: Betty

Date: 2009-09-02 02:03:26

I have a galley shaped white kitchen with light DalTile Van Gogh floor (looks off white with hint of a sunset). We are replacing Wilsonart white formica with granite and I looked at UbaTuba today and thought it would look good as it seemed mostly black. My backsplash is 4" shiny white tile with a few black diamond accents set in. Appliances SS with black glass fronts, white refrigerator to blend in with the cabinets. After reading all these comments it sounds like there is more green although the small sample I saw looked black. This is open to my family room, light hardwood floors, off-white linen sofas and lots of mola pillows (reverse applique from the Cuna Indians of Panama. These have bright vivid colors and designs with black. Would this granite work? Suggestions? Thanks

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-08-24 10:33:53

Cheryl: Maybe something with creme and gold for the backsplash, and flooring think about hardwood oak.

Name: Cheryl

Date: 2009-08-22 22:12:11

We have a galley kitchen with lovely honey oak cabinets and uba tuba countertops. I want to put in a ceramic tile backsplash and tile floors. There's also a bit of wall to paint. Any suggestions for tile and paint colors?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-25 09:05:35

Cindy: I think it might be time to seal your countertop. Do you know the last time it was sealed? If it's been over a year use a water-based sealer, this might be why your marble looks dull. And continue to use the natural stone cleaner.

Name: Cindy

Date: 2009-07-25 08:45:07

Love my countertops but they look dull and streaky when I clean them. I use a marble counter top cleaner. What do you suggest so they have a nice shine?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-07-07 10:26:41

Bonnie: Tropical Brown is not that bad, even with the white. It seems to match with the rest of the kitchen well.

Name: Bonnie

Date: 2009-07-04 19:23:01

I have pure white shaker style cabinets.Floors are stained concrete called Cola.(a reddish, brownish, blackish color-much like distressed leather). Ktchn is a sage color & somewhat opens up to the living area that is light tan. Applnces are stainless with some black. All hrdwre and lght fixtures are dark ORB. Husband brought home 2 pieces -ubatuba, tropic brown. Will any one of these work? Afraid that the ubatuba will look too cold and contemporary (do not want that black and white look from the eighties) & I do not know if the tropic brwn will go w/my blinding white cabinets. Was going for the look from the movie Somethings Gotta Give. Soapstone or honed granite not in our budget. Want something clean & simple that will go with shaker cabnts & rest of the house(timeless, not into fads). Please help! I cannot afford to make another costly mistake. What would be your suggestion? Your expertise would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-06-15 10:12:57

Debbie S.: I don't think so. Texture in a white kitchen is very important.

Name: Debbie S.

Date: 2009-06-12 22:05:49

If I \"antique\" white the cabinets with a brown /mocha glaze, then what do you suggest for the walls? I was orig. thinking about slightly texturing the walls mixing Kiln Beige by Sherwin Williams & Sticks & Stones by Sherwin Williams. Would that be overkill on the light colors?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-06-12 17:43:08

Debbie S.: Ahh, the uba tuba strikes again. Don't worry. Many people confuse Uba Tuba for a brownish color. In reality you get more of a dark green/black that you describe. Mostly due to lighting conditions when you view the slab versus what you have at home. Either way, I'm digressing. Onto the cabinets. I think you have plenty of room to play with contrast here. I would throw away the bright white as it would cause extreme contrast with the tops and make them seem even darker. A softer contrast of the antique white with MAYBE a brown/mocha glaze should work just fine. Cherry MIGHT be fine for a low contrast setting, but it will significantly shrink the visual space and may cause a clash with the green if the cherry is reddish.

Name: Debbie S.

Date: 2009-06-12 13:42:14

I just had Ubatuba granite countertops installed. I also put in a 14 inch Sun Tunnel directly above the island. My orig. cabinets are golden "fruitwood". I'm wanting to make the cabinets a different color ....either white, antique white, or dark cherry. What do you suggest? Sink & refrig.are stainless but all my other appliances are black. I wished I would've picked a lighter granite. The ubatuba is too green/black. ):

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-30 10:21:47

Jan: Try some slate tiles.

Name: Jan

Date: 2009-05-29 23:26:58

I have uba tuba countertops installed with red oak cabinets and gunstock hardwood floors along with stainless steel appliances... I have no idea where to start with the backsplash. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-15 09:05:34

monica: Yes it should work well. Also Try Baltic Brown (a lighter option) and maybe Tropical Brown.

Name: monica

Date: 2009-05-11 18:14:53

I am looking to replace my laminate countertops. I have "eggshell" white cabinets (green, grey undertone) stainless apliances, light oak floors, white tile backsplash, and light blue green walls. I don't want to change anything but the counters. I was looking at Uba Tuba. Will that work or do you have a different suggestion?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-05-11 10:21:19

Abigail Taylor: Light, light and more light. Lighting up the countertops will bring out the warmer colors and reduce the overall contrast.

Name: Abigail Taylor

Date: 2009-05-09 00:50:13

Our new house, is almost complete. I selected uba tuba countertops with antique white with a mocha glaze. I did not realize that the uba tuba would be so strong. I will have a medium brown wood floor. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-28 09:18:37

Cheryl: It's a strong choice. If you like green and can accept that some other colors (mainly reds) won't go well with the countertops, then I don't see a problem. A more neutral choice would be Giallo Vicenza.

Name: Cheryl

Date: 2009-04-27 19:14:43

I have a galley kitchen with white cabinets. Is ubatuba a good choice for granite color?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-06 10:58:35

Barb: Take a look at Giallo Vicenza ID 169.

Name: Barb

Date: 2009-04-05 14:30:37

I have an open floor plan with Hickory cider finished cabinets in my kitchen. We have expresso finished furniture in our living room and dining room. Any suggestions on granite color that would pull these finishes together?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-04-03 14:02:20

Shawn: Dark cherry cabinets look very beautiful with green colors, like uba tuba.

Name: Shawn

Date: 2009-03-31 21:32:00

I am purchasing a new home and I am planning to select uba tuba as my granite selection. Can you give me any suggestions on a cabinet color that will highlight the granite?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-03-25 10:15:28

Rick: The problem's origin can be from improper fabrication, or the stone itself. The latter is a bigger challenge. Some stones are coated with an enamel to make them more stain resistant and glossy looking. When the edging is cut, that enamel is gone and achieving the same finish is difficult. The way to fix this would be to have it re-polished.

Name: Rick

Date: 2009-03-21 08:00:29

I just had uba tuba granite counter tops installed in my kitchen. The edges look less glossy than the top. Is there anything I can do to fix this and why are they this way? Thanks for your help. Rick

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-02-27 15:00:05

Lorna: Hmm. I would keep them light. More contrast will lighten up the kitchen and make it more spacious.

Name: Lorna

Date: 2009-02-24 12:41:16

We just replaced our countertops with Uba Tuba... Cabinets are oak and have honey'ed over the past 16 years. Would like to have them sanded and lightened or darkened (stained)... what would you recommend with light terra tile floor, stainless appliances & Ben. Moore lenox tan walls?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-02-17 09:27:06

Liz : Sounds like a tough combo. Any chance you can send me a photo? Use the contact us form.

Name: Liz

Date: 2009-02-16 20:34:12

we have a rosewood granite counter top with mandarin cherry cabinets with a terracota/gray tile floor and are having a dificult time picking a backsplash color - do you have any suggestions??

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-02-07 09:34:11

kathryn: I don't see why not.

Name: kathryn

Date: 2009-02-06 20:56:11

I have golden oak cabinets and floors - would uba tuba counters be ok

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-02-06 08:32:18

Ellen: That should look very nice.

Name: Ellen

Date: 2009-02-05 15:57:44

I have very white therma-foil kitchen cabinets with uba tuba countertops with ogee edge and stainless appliances. My wall are BM Greenbriar Beige. What color/type of backsplash? Would calcutta gold marble in subway tile work?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-29 08:55:12

Janie: Sounds like a plan! But just so you know, Uba Tuba is green. It's not just undertones. It's a dark green/black with some amber/gold.

Name: Janie

Date: 2009-01-28 21:29:46

I have white cabinets and really like the uba tuba granite because of the green undertones. I am thinking of of a multi green with brown tones stone tile for the flooring and slate look backsplash. Any comments

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-27 10:53:07

FRED GETTER: What is the other color that you want it to blend in with?

Name: FRED GETTER

Date: 2009-01-22 19:44:35

I have marble/white Italian tile floor, maple w/coffee glaze cabinets, and UBA TUBA Granite countertops. What would be the best color for the walls to blend in with another color for the living room.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-22 09:02:33

Rose : There are a few particular colors that lost their appeal because of how often they're used. I wouldn't say that dark stones are out of style. It's more of an issue of matching the stone well to the kitchen. If it looks good, then you have nothing to worry about. And Volga Blue is hardly your everyday granite. Very nice choice.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-22 08:59:55

Monica: Perhaps a lighter version of the cabinet color.

Name: Rose

Date: 2009-01-20 07:22:16

We have been told dark colored granite is the way to go with our honey oak cabinets (which are in good condition, but 17 years old). First, is it a mistake to keep the old cabinets? Second, is the dark granite a good choice, or are the dark granites going out of style, good or bad for resale? We are also thinking of Volga Blue. The floor will be red oak as well.

Name: Monica

Date: 2009-01-20 00:54:10

We are going to purchase the Verde Uba Tuba for our kitchen. We plan on painting our Cabinets Ralph Lauren "Kahki" with is kinda like a sage color but a bit darker. What color or type of backsplash would you recommend?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2009-01-19 15:30:26

Amy: That question would be better directed to a company that sells laminates, as we currently do not carry any.

Name: Amy

Date: 2009-01-19 12:39:58

We are designing a doctors office and we like the uba tuba. What laminate would coordinate for sec. desk?

Name: Jan

Date: 2008-12-02 20:58:12

Maybe Uba Tuba isn't the wisest choice because of the contrast so I might be looking towards browns to make the room warmer with a light brown glaze on the cabinets. Thanks you so much for your input!!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-24 08:57:42

Jan: I think keeping it white might be the easiest way to go. It won't be easy to introduce another color there because of the high contrast that you already have between the tops and the cabinets.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-11-19 10:05:23

Leslie: Verde Butterfly, Maritaka, Seaweed Green... just some to consider.

Name: Jan

Date: 2008-11-18 21:42:50

I have a galley kitchen w/ white cabinets & would very much like to have uba tuba but am finding it extremely difficult to find a backsplash and floor that compliments the uba tuba. Currently I have white 4" polished tiles as a back splash. Any suggestions you can give would be extremely helpful.

Name: Leslie

Date: 2008-10-17 03:57:42

I have white cabinets/oak table and chairs/gunstock hardwood floor/would like some dark green countertop/suggestions please

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-17 18:46:25

Wendy: It could work. The key thing in that scenario would be selecting the proper version of uba tuba. They come in all shades of green and black. I would get one that has no white spots in it.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-17 18:19:33

Janis: It should go well with pale tumbled marble or travertine. The difference in textures will enhance the colors.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-07-17 15:13:12

Jane: There are many variations of Uba Tuba. I'm sure you'll be able to find a darker version.

Name: Wendy

Date: 2008-07-16 14:32:19

I have medium hickory cabinets and hardwood floors. I really love the Santa Cecelia granite and plan on having it installed on the 'perimeter'. However, I'd like to do my island in an opposite/coordinating granite. I was thinking uba tuba could work. Do you have any suggestions?

Name: Janis

Date: 2008-07-10 10:02:39

I have nat maple cabs, st st app, a clay tile floor and ubatuba countertops with streaks of grn and yell: I want to tile my backspla. What color and material background tile should I use? I want a horizontal row of orangy glass 2 x 2 tiles that have some yellow and green. Can you help me decide on the size, texture, color of the background tiles?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-06-24 16:53:39

monu: Take a look at Tan brown and Baltic Brown.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-06-24 16:51:56

Liz: White or red wine? ;)

Name: Jane

Date: 2008-06-21 19:16:00

Looking at uba tuba for counters. lower cabinets are green(sage) and uppers are white. Wanted some black, tops, not a lot of green. Do you think that uba tuba would be too much green. I also have green walls. I am also installing glass mosaic tiles with a honey blend (greens, honey, & white) Any other suggestions for the counter top color?

Name: Michelle

Date: 2008-06-04 18:04:34

I am getting uba tuba green with cherry cabinets and an almond backsplash. The floors have cherry in them but not so dark.

Name: monu

Date: 2008-05-24 11:23:29

i have whita cabinets and hardwood floor in my kitchen with black appliances. please suggest which granite countertops would look the best. thanks.

Name: Liz

Date: 2008-05-23 20:08:01

I have wine color cabinets and mahogany wood floors.. I want a dark color granite for the countertops. Do you have a suggestion?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-21 14:13:41

Cori: Well you are concerned about the right thing :) The green in the countertops and the red/orange of the floors might clash quite badly. I'd suggest something like the Platinum Bahia if you are set on a dark color.

Name: Cori

Date: 2008-04-16 17:25:51

I have medium oak cabinets and reddish, orangey mexican tile floors. I want a dark countertop with black and not too busy a design. I am looking a uba tuba but not sure how that would go with the floors. Any suggestions?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-16 12:51:38

yvonne: Try Giallo Veneziano or Vincenza.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-16 12:40:34

Gail: Yea, definitely too much. Less is more as they say. Pick some nice warm golds and you'll be fine :).

Name: yvonne

Date: 2008-04-13 12:03:19

Ok, so giallo ornamental or santa cecelia with my white cabinets and wooden floor? or do you know another great color w/white cabinets?

Name: Gail

Date: 2008-04-10 10:30:18

In a small guest bath, the vanity top is ubatuba. Would matching floor & shower be too much? What complimentary color works with uba?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-05 10:38:01

audrey: That is right Audrey. Black galaxy, even though it is very easy to clean, will require cleaning very often. Because of its nearly flat black surface, it will show dirt a lot more than stones with a more varied pattern.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-05 10:35:05

audrey: To some degree yes. Emerald Pearl is a dark green with blue highlights. It looks very dark, almost black. I think that even though you might not be able to put red accents in the room, you certainly are not limited to use warm yellows, and even some blues. So my choice is Emerald Pearl. Also, Black Galaxy is a nightmare to keep clean. It shows dirt a lot.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-05 10:29:14

Deb: As I said in the other comment, Uba Tuba is definitely a green color. With reddish cabinets it won't look so good.

Name: audrey

Date: 2008-04-03 17:21:56

I just wasn't sure or which counter to go with..as I have heard nightmares about black galaxy

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-04-03 14:45:56

Connie: the full backsplash will make it heavier and darker... Not really recommended with this dark color.

Name: audrey

Date: 2008-04-03 11:40:16

I will have toffee coloured maple shaker cabinets,and white floors. I am so torn between having emerald pearl or black galaxy. I am not sure what colour backsplash to go with either. Am I limiting myself to greens if I go with emerald pearl?

Name: Deb

Date: 2008-04-02 13:53:38

I have medium cherry cabinets with a coffee glaze. I like the look of dark granite because I want an interesting mosaic back splash. Floor is oak. I keep coming back to uba tuba. My accents in the kitchen are colorful, so it seems like dark granite would be a nice back drop. overhead can lights, undercabinet lights, and pendant lighting.

Name: Connie

Date: 2008-03-11 23:43:20

I like this photo, but wasn't sure how the low lighting and full granite backsplash would affect the look. I was also wondering how the pastels in the wall paper would work with the granite. Thanks again.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-03-11 09:55:48

Connie: It will look very close to this photo. Do you like it?

Name: Connie

Date: 2008-03-09 16:02:36

Would uba tuba counter & backsplash go with warm-white painted cabinets ? (floor tile is warm white. wall paper backround is warm white with pastel (peach, green, yellow, pink) fruit baskets). Kitchen has a northern exposure. Thanks.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-03-06 18:38:31

Sue: Could you possibly send us a drawing of this bar? It's hard to picture this.

Name: Sue

Date: 2008-03-05 19:30:56

I have a breakfast bar - against a stud wall, which has four cupboards at one side to support the weight of the granite - but the other side is open around 4ft with two s/s legs to support it. Can i put a long slab of granite along this wall with two legs supporting the open space? would there be problems being against a stud wall? Thank you.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-02-15 11:42:06

Yvonne: In that case, I'd go with a beige/creme/yellow/gold scheme. Try some of the lighter stones in the giallo family, as well as santa cecilia.

Name: Yvonne

Date: 2008-02-15 09:07:05

Thanks for the granite green colors; if I don't want to be stuck with a green kitchen (see previous entry on my kitchen description) What color granite will give me flexibility to match the green but be able to chnage my kitchen color?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-02-07 17:37:53

KB: A clay colored stone would be nice. Try Bordeaux.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-02-07 17:26:01

Yvonne: Try Green Galaxy. Otherwise Ubatuba or Peacock would do as well.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2008-02-07 09:13:55

Cindy: It all depends what you call "easy". Ubatuba has a varied sized pattern which is actually very good at hiding fingerprints.

Name: KB

Date: 2008-02-06 18:34:00

I have white cabinets, brushed stainless appliances, and desert sand walls. Love the tuscan look. Looking for a suggestion for countertops and backsplash tile. Help!

Name: Yvonne

Date: 2008-02-02 22:15:49

I have all white laminate cabinets; light spring green walls; white appliances and natural oak hardwood floors what color granite would look nice? My blinds are a hunter green in the kitchen. My kitchen is very open with an island.

Name: Cindy

Date: 2008-01-28 14:02:18

I have all white kitchen cabinets and hardwood floors. I am thinking of having ubatuba installed but have read that it shows fingerprints easily. Is there another color that I could use that wouldn't impede resale value?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-12-13 08:25:23

Veronica Harris: With white cabinets, you really have an open choice of colors. I would base the light vs dark decision depending on the amount of light in the room.

Name: Veronica Harris

Date: 2007-12-11 09:40:42

I have white cabinets, with calm green walls. Please help?? I don't know should I go with a dark color countertops or a lighter color??

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-11-19 14:46:39

Alice: If you like green, then check out Green Galaxy. For red, try Tobacco.

Name: Alice

Date: 2007-11-16 15:27:40

I have new Kraftmaid kitchen cabinets in maple in the honey spice color. I like the Rosewood granite--would that be a good choice for a countertop. Or should I go with something more dramatic like a green shade. I want something I won't get tired of and that has the natural pattern in it and maybe several colors that I could use to accent.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-11-05 12:12:17

Donna: Try Butterfly Antique.

Name: Donna

Date: 2007-11-04 12:35:22

We are looking for a granite color to match our golden oak floor, maple cabinets in a light to medium stain, and tan tiled backsplash. I feel that a black color with a splash of gold would be best. We really liked peacock gold but the new shipments have too much green. Can you suggest a color we should try?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-09-10 16:27:08

tom: It's all interconnected to the upper part of the island.

Name: tom

Date: 2007-09-09 22:45:46

is there a strong base under the round edge to keep the counter from rocking

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-09-06 12:47:27

Erika: Usually it's the other way around. The top part is a bar/table.

Name: Erika

Date: 2007-09-04 09:56:11

Do you have any additional examples of two-tiered islands where the lower part is a table? Thank you.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-07-27 19:52:36

Linda: You are in the best place to start looking. Take a look at our galleries of completed project to get some ideas about color schemes, look through a video section for more inspirations and play with our 2D showroom tools to try out your different color schemes and idea and then use our stone selector tool to look for the right combinetion of grnaite colors with the cabinets.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-07-27 19:43:10

Harold: I don't know the exact size of this island. The style of the edge is called cove-dupont. You can get the exact estimate by faxing us over drawings of your countertops at 201-440-6855.

Name: Linda

Date: 2007-07-27 14:38:25

HI I have off white cabinets and distressed black center island and stove hood. I'm just starting to look at granite and don't know where to start?A

Name: Harold

Date: 2007-07-27 12:00:09

I'd like to know what the size of this island is and what is the style called since I would like to use it to get an estimate from your site.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-07-25 13:46:12

marge: I think the best choice would be Black Galaxy. Black Granite with gold/copper speckles.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-07-25 13:45:27

marge: Uba Tuba is also called Butterfly. http://www.marble.com/stone/Butterfly,72.html You may take a look at different variations of Butterfly. Some of them are darker some lighter, more or less green.

Name: marge

Date: 2007-07-24 17:11:45

can you suggest some black granite with speckles in gold or beige..... I can't seem to find to much in black granite......can you suggest something

Name: marge

Date: 2007-07-24 17:08:35

i have been trying to find uba tuba on your list of stones to get a closer look but cannot find it.......is it more greem or black its hard to tell from the picture you have on line.......

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-07-11 10:42:53

ANG: That depends of the style of the kitchen. Stainless steel will look good with everything. Slate sink may fit in nicely especially if your kitchen is a little country styled.

Name: ANG

Date: 2007-07-02 16:27:04

I am getting the uba tuba granite installed. I was wondering if you think a black granite (color is called slate I believe) undermount sink would look okay or if I should go with stainless steel?

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-04-19 09:13:58

Try Costa Esmeralda or Verde Sequoia.

Name: Judy

Date: 2007-04-18 16:28:36

I love this style, not too much of the marble effect which I don't like. Do you have something similar with more beige and brown tones - possibly a bit lighter? Cabinets are oak - well lit kitchen, hardwood floors - lighter color. Rest of house has brown tones

Name: Susan

Date: 2007-01-16 14:33:15

I think I understand now. I brought home a sample which the quarry person told me was uba tuba green (or "verde"). It looks mostly black which is fine with me. I was worried that my eyes were deceiving me. I guess the bottom line is not what it's called but how it looks to me, right? Thanks!

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2007-01-16 12:29:21

Susan: Uba Tuba has many variations depending on which quarry it came from. We don't usually assign any specific names to these though. All of them will have varying degrees of black and green.

Name: Susan

Date: 2007-01-15 01:40:04

Is the Uba Tuba shown here verde? I have a sample of uba verde which looks more black than green but I wonder if there is such a thing as straight black uba tuba. I like what's shown in this photo very much. thanks.

All Granite and Marble - Moderator

Date: 2006-10-25 07:02:44

Pam, cast iron will need extensive support. It cannot be installed by just anchoring it to the granite like you would with a stainless steel sink. So I'm leaning towards stainless steel as well.

Name: Pam

Date: 2006-10-24 20:36:59

I have oak cabinets and are planning on getting the Uba Tuba counters. Would you suggest having a black cast iron sink or satin finish stainless steal sink with it? I'm leading towards the stainless steal fixtures with the gold tones. Thanks!

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