Cut from the earth, no two slabs of Granite are the same. Nature’s patterns illustrate the complexity of this stone and the uniqueness that traditionalists covet.
Granite exhibits strong resistance to heat, scratching, and chipping. With continued maintenance, this porous stone will avoid staining but isn’t as simple to maintain as Quartz.
Granite | Quartzite | Quartz | Ultra-Compact | |
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Manufactured | Natural | Natural | Engineered | Engineered |
Composition | 100% Stone | 100% Stone | 90% Ground Quartz; 10% Rasins/Polymer | Mix of Glass, Porcelain & Quartz Material |
Stain Resistance | Requires Sealing | Requires Sealing | Highly Resistant | Stain Proof |
Heat Resistance | Highly Resistant | Highly Resistant | Requires Caution | Heat Proof |
Scratch Resistance | Highly Resistant | Highly Resistant | Highly Resistant | Scratch Proof |
Chip Resistance | Requires Caution | Requires Caution | Highly Resistant | Requires Caution |
News & Advice on Granite Countertops
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