Granite vs Quartz Countertops (How to choose)

 What is Quartz? 

Quartz is an engineered stone made from natural quartz grounded in to powder and added resin and pigments to bring the colors and patterns in the quartz countertop. 

Quality of the finished quartz countertop that goes in to home owners kitchen is solely based on the raw material used by the manufacturer.  Quartz Countertop cost is varied based on the the quality of raw material and process used by the manufacturer.

Pros: 

• Highly durable. 
• scratch resistant. 
• heat resistant.  
• Modern kitchen styles. 
• Stain Proof.  

Cons: 

• Not heat proof. 
• Not recommended for Outdoor countertops.
• Limited color selection.

What is Natural Stone? 

Granite is a natural Stone!

Natural stone is extracted from Quarries from various parts of the world (Brazil, Spain, Italy, India, Turkey and Africa), which is sent to the factories to be processed in to countertop materials.  

Natural stone processing starts from cutting the blocks into 3CM slabs, These slabs go through by applying resin to fill up all the imperfections/minor holes and fishers. Next they are polished with multiple polish heads to achieve the utmost shine and during this process no additional resin or pigments are added. Based on the accessibility, processing and rareness of the stone the cost of granite is determined.

Natural stone by strength and porous? 

Pros: 

• Elegant looking. 
• Timelessness (In trend since decades).
• Heat Proof. 
• Plenty of color choices.

Cons:

•  Stains 
• Sealer required.
• Chips and Cracks with rough use (Can be fixed easily).