Granite and Quartz Compared
Quartz surfaces last long, are easy to care for, are available in many fashionable colors, and similar in appearance to granite. Granite is beautiful, long-lasting,
natural, and is the most popular countertop material. Learn more about these 2 options so you can choose which one you like better.
Quartz
The quartz used for countertops is not a solid stone, like granite. It is composed of more than 90% quartzite and other additives with a resin binder and coloring. The result is a countertop material that will last a long time and is able to resist stains and corrosion.
Quartz is impervious to scratches, bacteria, food stains, and scorches. It's also stronger than natural granite and available in many fashionable colors to suit most design needs.
Granite
Granite is an igneous stone mined in large slabs. It offers heavy-duty strength and is extremely pleasing to the eye. When properly sealed, granite can hold up to daily wear and tear with an inherent toughness that makes it impervious to scratches and cracks.
Because it's a natural stone, no 2 slabs will ever be identical. Like most items in your home, stone tops require a bit of maintenance and upkeep. However, it is not a difficult or time-consuming process.
Although such engineered materials are available in a full range of beautiful colors, nothing can top nature's creations. Polished stone offers more richness, depth, clarity, and enhances creativity in terms of color and allowing artistic expression.
What’s More Popular?
You may be wondering why granite enjoys an edge over all other countertop materials. With a certain degree of prestige, it has always been considered classier than other finishing materials.
For many years now, every design magazine has featured beautiful granite components in to-die-for kitchens and bath areas. This is why it is the preferred finishing of many homeowners and builders.
We recommend granite for traditionally styled kitchen interiors. Quartz, on the other hand, goes well with modern and contemporary designs.
When deciding on what’s ideal for your kitchen, choose one that you feel offers more benefits in terms of quality, maintenance, and style. As always, form and function must meld wonderfully in any material and design choice you make.