2020-12-29

Quartz stone Vs Granite stone

Quartz is slightly different and is not 100 percent natural. Instead, slabs are manufactured using 95 percent ground natural quartz and 5 percent polymer resins. 

Granite is a very hard stone and 100 percent natural. It is mined from quarries all around the world, cut down to a manageable size, and then polished to a fine finish. 

Granite comes in many different colors and patterns due to the way it is formed. There is an almost limitless selection to choose from unique mineral inclusions and no two granite countertops are the same. 

One of the main reasons to choose quartz is due to appearance. Quartz has the look of stone while also allowing home owners to customize the design. The selection process is much easier in quartz while granite offers many options and you may have to search for the right piece that matches your color scheme. 

Granite is less environment friendly than quartz and uses a lot of energy since it is quarried. 

Quartz stone is engineered, and is more environment friendly as compared to granite and it doesn't involve any mining process.

When we talk about the maintenance of the slab, both quartz and granite slabs can be cleaned daily with soap and water or a mild household cleaner. Some oils and acids can stain and spoil the surface of the slab so you need to take care of that to avoid them. 

Granite is a durable material that's resistant to heat and many other kitchen elements. Due to it's porous nature, there can be some staining if spilled liquids are left sitting and damage can be done. 

Quartz is actually harder than granite and thus, more durable. In fact, quartz is nearly indestructible, and because it isn't porous like granite, it's easy to keep your countertops relatively bacteria free. 

Conclusion: 

For the surfaces, quartz appears to be the winner. It's easier to maintain, long lasting, more environment friendly and easy to customize. However, it can be pricey depending on the options you choose and the uniqueness of granite remains appealing to many but you really can't go wrong with either one.