When building a new home or remodeling your business, the choice of countertop material can be a lot to decide, but there are advantages and drawbacks to both quartz and granite countertops. Your local countertop company can help!
Bella Stone Countertops: Your Countertop Experts
Whether you’re leaning toward granite or quartz for your custom countertops, the professionals at Bella Stone are able to source a wide variety of natural and manufactured materials for your new counters. We can also help you design your new counters for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, and our installation and construction skills are second to none!
Granite Vs Quartz Counters: Which is Best?
The short answer is that it varies on factors like your budget, you aesthetic, and the purpose of your countertops, but there are unique advantages for both granite and quartz.
Granite Countertops
Granite is a natural stone that is mined and available in slabs that are then cut down to fit your countertops. The fact that it is natural gives it unique pros and cons in comparison to engineered stone products like quartz. Natural granite countertops are:
- Durable
- Hard
- Heat and stain resistant
- Naturally beautiful
But on the other hand, granite countertops also:
- Can be more expensive than other materials
- Need sealing and regular re-sealing
- Require support for overhangs
Quartz Countertops
When referring to countertop materials, “quartz” is a man-made stone created from ground up natural quartz stone suspended in resin. This offers particular advantages over natural granite stone, including:
- Huge variety of colors
- Can be cheaper
- Fully customizable
However, some drawbacks to quartz include:
- Will warp and stain under hot pans
- Can be less desirable to home buyers
Whether you need quartz or granite counters, Bella Stone Countertops is the local company with the largest selection of both natural and manufactured stone slabs. Contact us today for a free consultation!
