Revisions log for Answer #1049

Replacing granite with dark tile/stone is a mistake, in my opinion. Because then you will just be scrubbing, as dark stone shows all the lint, not to mention shoe prints.

Also, granite is a hard, real stone, not an artificial, brittle stone that you'll have to repair in 2 years because it's broken.

Of course, it's all a matter of taste. But I would thoroughly research alternatives before judging the "old" one. You have to pay for comparable quality. A thorough cleaning should improve the look considerably.