Hello World! Welcome Friends! Anyone who owns a home has probably put significant time and effort—and perhaps even some money—into deciding what they want to do with it. One of the options that many people explore is whether to install granite or quartz countertops in the kitchen. And why not? It’s the rage. The trouble with this is deciding which is actually better than the other.
This article is designed to inform homeowners about granite and quartz, and which material is best suited for kitchen countertops. Once these decisions are made it can be determined how to find granite suppliers near me.
Granite
Granite is a very hard volcanic stone that is very hard. Granite is cut from quarries all over the world and comes in a wide variety of colors and textures. It is also remarkably easy to cut to a preferred size and finished and fit wherever it is wanted.
Quartz
Quartz differs from granite in that it is not natural stone. Instead, quartz is a manufactured product that is created from ground quartz and hardened and shaped with a small percentage of polymer resins.
Those are the basics. Now to determine which is best.
Appearance
Granite and quartz can appear to be similar in that both are often very beautiful. The patterns in each are often different based on how they were formed. Fortunately, between the two of these choices, there is practically limitless choices in design and color to choose from. Quartz is different from granite in that its design lends itself better to customization.
Price
Just as is the case with many materials, the price of granite versus quartz can be practically anything the homeowner wants to pay, largely determined by what the use would be. The purchase and installation of granite can run between $2,000 and $4,000, while quartz will cost between $1,500 and $5,500. Regardless of what is chosen, always use a professional for fabrication and installation. You might, however, save some money by selecting the actual pieces yourself.
Environmental Friendliness
The only way of getting a granite countertop is after it is quarried, often from Italy, and transported to the job site. Obviously, this is a huge undertaking, which involves significant costs. By contrast, quartz is engineered, which takes a lot of the environmental impact out of the product, and also costs less.
Maintenance
As far as maintenance of granite versus quartz, there are significant differences between the two. Quartz should be cleaned daily with soap and water. That’s all it takes. For granite, however, a homeowner needs to exercise more caution since it is a sealed product. Granite can be cleaned as needed with soap and water, but oils and acids can cause significant stains that must be professionally removed. To keep granite looking its best, it should be resealed every year.
In Conclusion
Both granite and quartz are highly durable, so they stand up to heat and other kitchen elements very well. Since granite is more porous, however, it doesn’t resist staining as well as quartz. Granite is also more susceptible to damage if it is subject to a high impact blow. On the other hand, quartz is almost indestructible since it is not porous like granite. Quartz is subject to damage from heat, so is it always a good idea to use trivets or hot pads when setting hot pots on its surface.
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