Granite vs Quartz Countertops: Which One is Better?

Many homeowners took in consideration by comparing quartz versus granite countertops while remodeling or renovation on kitchen and bathroom. This article will evaluates the pros and cons between these two materials by highlighting the perspectives from sides of strengths and weakness so you will be not confusing or get dilemma to choose the better one.

Which one is more natural?

In fact, there is not apparent for difference between quartz versus granite material, but granite is known to have 100% natural stones (quartz, feldspar, and mica). The slab of this material is formed from large block in various colors and shapes. Meanwhile quartz is made from 93% natural quarts. The 7% material comes from other polymer resins and pigment in order to make it non porous.

What are pros and cons of the materials?

Quartz

Quartz is known as non porous material. Therefore many homeowners prefer choosing it because of its characteristics, scratch and heat resistant. Yes, people love to choose quartz for kitchen countertops because it requires less maintenance or continued sealing and it will not be damaged from any debris and split liquid and the patterns are admired. It also has consistent form with different choices of colors and shapes. Many manufacturers offer it as lifetime warranty product. It is understood because quartz is less prone to get staining.

The cons are on its seams because of its dimensions in manufacturing process for using higher slabs. Of course the seams can disturb the overall appearance of your countertops. It is also not easy to repair the quartz countertops although it has heat resistant. Sometimes, if you are not careful, high heat appliance such as hot pans can cause damage on countertop.

Granite

This material offers unique appearance, heat and scratch resistance. The bad sides are that it contains very little amount radon in its engineering process. Radon is known as radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. For the maintenance, granite needs to be sealed regularly (one sealing for one year). Yes, it is known as porous material so the regular maintenance is a must to prevent bacteria, virus or fluid are trapped in the porous of this material.

Conclusion

For homeowners who need easy maintenance countertops, quartz material is recommended to choose. The colors are also available for huge amounts of choices with characteristics on symmetry or consistency. So you can choose it based on your style to match it to the appearance of your kitchen including backsplash and cabinets. But for whoever loves combination of love and hate style, granite will be your primary choice because of its unique style.