Granite, Quartz & Marble Countertops

This beautiful option is very user-friendly and is almost completely heat resistant, so you can place a hot pan directly on the stone without any concern.

Granite is also scratch-resistant, and this means you can cut food directly on the surface if you choose (we, however, do not recommend this since it may end up dulling your knives).

Granite countertops are low maintenance because the sealants used today will last you over a decade when they’re used on any high-quality granite surface. Since no two rocks in nature are the same, granite will always give you a unique, natural look.

Quartzite countertops are produced after slabs of the natural stone are mined and precisely cut to ensure aesthetic appeal.

But most quartzite is too porous to use as a countertop material in its raw form; without sealant, it would soak up liquids with ease. As such, the countertops are typically coated in polyurethanes, wax, or acrylic. This process is essential for the practicality of quartzite countertops in the kitchen.

Countertops consisting of quartz are human-made from silica, one of the most abundant minerals on earth. This all by itself makes these countertops somewhat eco-friendly.

A standard quartz countertop is about 93% quartz material combined with 7% color pigment and polymer

. This gives you hundreds of styles to choose from while each one of them provides the strength and durability of 100% pure natural stone.

Quartz countertops are of low maintenance, and they don’t require sealants. They’re also stain- and scratch-resistant. Please note that quartz does tend to be more expensive than other countertop options.