Quartz and granite are two high-quality materials that will definitely lend an element of luxury to any kitchen. However, each has its own unique characteristics. Here are the main differences between quartz and granite to help you make an informed choice when renovating your kitchen.
Granite is 100 percent natural stone that is polished and cut to the exact specifications of your kitchen. This product is resistant to heat and stains, and is easy to maintain, simply requiring sealant once a year in order to preserve its quality. Granite comes from the four corners of the earth: Quebec, Brazil, Africa, etc. While it’s an excellent, easy-to-maintain product, it’s less popular than quartz because of the limited number of available colors. In fact, since it’s a cut of stone, it’s common—even recommended—to choose your piece of granite before deciding on the color of your cabinets, flooring and other accessories. Obviously, the design choices are also limited.
Quartz is a composite of minerals held in place by resin. The higher the percentage of minerals, the better the quality of the quartz. Very easy to maintain and resistant to staining, it has a satisfactory, but limited resistance to heat, especially if it contains a high percentage of resin. The main advantage of a quartz countertop is the infinite choice of colors, styles and textures. In fact, since quartz is an amalgam of minerals, it’s possible to obtain solid colors or patterns, vivid or muted tones, matte or lustrous finishes, etc. So it’s no surprise that this is the most popular type of countertop.
The prices of granite and quartz are comparable. While certain exotic types of granite or quartz of a very specific color may be a bit more expensive, the public’s preference for quartz is generally more a matter of style than price. Cuisines Verdun suggests that you stop by one of our showrooms, where you can see the numerous colors and possibilities these two kitchen counter materials have to offer.
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