Know the Differences between Giallo Veneziano and Giallo Florito

Have you ever walked into a store thinking you’re going to buy something you saw online, only to find that it’s it’s completely different from what you wanted?

Imagine your kitchen with the perfect granite color, down to the details of the variation per square foot. See yourself ordering your granite over the phone, walking in and discovering that the granite is completely different from what you had in mind.

Thinking all granite is the same is like thinking all people are the same. There’s definitely a clear distinction between the two Giallo’s below, but these granite variations were chosen show just how much they can differ. It’s understandable that some people can confuse these because both their names contain Giallo, which means “yellow” in Italian.

However, Giallo Veneziano and Florito have subtle differences and similarities:

Giallo Veneziano vs. Giallo Florito

	Giallo Veneziano	Giallo Florito
Location	Brazil and Italy	Brazil and Italy
Color	Varying golds and browns	Varying golds and browns
Highlights	Medium amount of light colored speckles	Darker veins
Grain Size	Fine	Coarse

Now You Know

Understanding the variation in granite and the difference in similarily named granite protects your vision of your perfect kitchen. Always check the granite before your contractors install it, because once the granite is cut and set, it’s hard to turn back.