Countertop Installation
If you are looking at doing a kitchen renovation you are probably wondering – which is better, quartz countertops or granite countertops?
Please keep reading to find out what material meets your life style better.
Natural Stone Surfaces
Granite and Marble are a natural stone quarried in Brazil, Italy, India and China. Making this stones porous materials which need to be sealed once a year to keep it from staining.
Colors and patterns are some important things to consider when selecting your kitchen countertop. If you are looking for a traditional look, granite is a stunning and durable material to consider.
Granite is resistant to heat up to temperatures of 1,200 °F. Marble cannot withstand high heat, it is recommended to use hot pads to avoid any damage.
Quartz Surfaces
Unlike granite and marble, quartz is a man-made product composed of one of the earth’s hardest minerals fused with a polymer resin and color additives for an elegant and durable surface.
This man-made material is non-porous therefore it does not need to be sealed and is resistant to staining.
Quartz is not resistant to heat therefore it is recommendable to use hot pads underneath any heat-generating devises such as a pot pot.
If you are looking for a more modern look, quartz is an ideal countertop choice. Another advantages to quartz is that it is durable, antibacterial and it can mimic any material.
Granite
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