Both granite and quartz offer unique advantages as countertop materials. Granite is the ideal choice for those who prefer an all-natural stone with distinctive characteristics. Granite is the ideal choice for those who prefer an all-natural stone with different patterns and who don't mind additional maintenance. Quartz is perfect for anyone who wants a uniform, easy-to-maintain stone appearance, which comes in nearly unlimited colors.
Durability, ease of maintenance, cost, environment, and project limitations are reasons why granite is preferable to quartz countertops. The main difference between granite and quartz is their composition. Granite is a natural stone, while quartz is an artificial stone. However, both are high-quality and high-end countertop materials.
Granite attracts people who like all-natural materials and don't mind resealing from time to time. Quartz countertops offer easier maintenance and slightly higher durability, but without the unique look that granite offers. Both quartz and granite countertops are premium construction materials that enhance user enjoyment of kitchens and bathrooms, as well as adding solid resale value to the home for the future. Quartz countertops made of artificial stone and granite countertops made of natural stone have similar prices but differ in other important areas.
Browse Marble System's full selection of quartz and granite countertops online or browse the wide selection of tiles and slabs at a Los Angeles tile store. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2024 kitchen trends report, 73 percent of industry professionals surveyed anticipate that the popularity of quartz will increase in the next three years, while only 32 percent can say the same for granite. We highly recommend using granite countertops instead of quartz countertops for your next home or office project. While quartz is durable, the variety of activities that take place on or around the kitchen countertop (cutting, picking up hot pots and pans, using small appliances, moving heavy bowls) require a material that can withstand considerable use, as well as the possibility of accidents and abuse.
Once again, you can explore color options for quartz countertops through Columbus Granite, JSB Home Solutions' most common stone countertop supplier. On the other hand, granite countertops need to be extracted from the earth, while quartz countertops are effectively manufactured from leftover stone by-products, without need to extract them.
