Use a stone sealer/enhancer to really bring out the beauty of your natural stone. Seal the stone prior to grout to seal the stone and speed the removal of grout.
TIP FOR THE DAY: Take the 2 1/2" mounting screws with the moulded in finish washer that come with the cabinets and throw them in the garbage. They are a very cheap/soft metal that the heads strip out very easily. I always use 2 1/2" steel screws with chrome finish washers. A few dollars extra…