Countertops for your home

When choosing a countertop for your home, there are quite a few options and we can help you choose!

Typically asked questions we receive when someone calls or comes to our show room include:

Granite is a 100% natural stone, an igneous rock composed of minerals like quartz, feldspar, and mica, quarried directly from the earth. Quartz is an engineered stone made of about 90–95% crushed natural quartz crystals mixed with resins, polymers, and pigments.

Which one requires less maintenance (sealing)?

Quartz is a non-porous material due to the resins and does not require sealing, making it very low maintenance. Granite is naturally porous and requires regular sealing (typically once a year) to prevent staining and bacterial absorption.

Which one is more heat resistant?

Granite is highly heat resistant and can typically handle hot pots and pans directly on its surface without damage (though sealants might be affected). Quartz is heat resistant up to a point, but the resins used in its composition can scorch, discolor, or crack if exposed to high heat from hot pans, so trivets are essential.

Which one has a more consistent or unique appearance?

Granite offers a unique, one-of-a-kind look because it’s a natural stone with random, unpredictable patterns, veining, and color variations. Quartz has a consistent, uniform appearance across slabs and offers a wider range of customizable colors and patterns since it is engineered.

Which one is more durable against scratches and stains?

Scratch Resistance: Quartz is generally considered slightly harder and more scratch-resistant than granite. Stain Resistance: Quartz is more stain-resistant due to its non-porous surface. Granite, being porous, is susceptible to staining unless it’s properly and regularly sealed.