Choosing Natural Stone: Granite vs. Quartz vs. Marble

Luxury home interior boasts amazing white kitchen with custom white shaker cabinets, endless marble topped kitchen island with drawers and stainless steel appliances over wide planked hardwood floor.

Countertops are the focal point of your kitchen and bathroom. Whether you’re giving your home a little upgrade, embarking on a major home renovation or even building a new home, the countertops you choose are critical to the look and feel of your kitchen and bathroom. When you choose natural stone countertops you are investing in quality, durability, style and adding value to your home.

Here is some information on marble, quartz and granite countertops that will help you choose the best stone product for your specific needs and taste.

Marble Countertops

When you see a glimmering marble countertop in an upgraded kitchen or bathroom, the first word that might come to mind is ‘elegance’. Marble is smooth, beautiful, timeless and offers the high-end look of luxury sometimes at a lower cost than other natural stone options. Installing marble countertops will add value to your home and its white brightness that cannot be matched by granite.

However, marble is a softer material than other stone products. It can more easily scratch and stain. This might be an issue in a well-used kitchen. You will have to seal it regularly and be careful of spills to help reduce stains. Because it scratches more easily than its stone counterparts, you will always have to use cutting boards and take extra care when you’re busy in the kitchen.

Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops are engineered using a common ratio of about 93 per cent quartz to about 7 per cent resin. Because they are a man-made stone, you can choose from a variety of colours, styles and textures. Quartz countertops that are bright and bold in colour have become a trendy choice for kitchen renovations. You can also choose quartz that has flecks and random patterns to mimic the look of granite. Learn how to choose a quartz countertop.

Unlike marble, quartz is a non-porous material and will not require sealing. In fact, quartz is one of the hardest minerals on earth and one of the most durable options for your kitchen countertop. The resins also help make quartz countertops stain and scratch resistant.

Granite Countertops

Granite is a sustainable, natural material that is very hard and durable. Your granite countertops will be resistant to heat, allowing you to place your hot pan right on the counter! They are also resistant to scratches and when installed properly, will not crack. Though granite is non-porous, it is still important to seal it regularly to ensure it remains resistant to stains.

Because your granite countertop will come from an actual slab of granite, you can be sure it will be completely unique. No two slabs of granite are alike. You can choose from a range of colours to best match the design of your home and will love the way it shimmers under the light!

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