When designing your kitchen or bathroom, picking the right countertops for your home can be an overwhelming task. With home décor trends changing by the hour, and so many different choices out there, it can be difficult to decide what option is best for your home, your needs, and your budget. Marble and granite countertops have both had their time in the spotlight showing up on HGTV and Pinterest.
Now, quartz is overtaking the market as the most desirable countertop because of all the advantages it can offer.
So, when should I choose quartz over granite or marble for my countertops?
First, you should consider your needs for the countertop. Below we have listed some of the advantages of choosing quartz, as you may find it is the best material for your needs:
– Durable
– Easy to Maintain
– Stain & Heat Resistant
– Design Freedom
– Bacteria Free
Below we have taken a deeper dive into these advantages and why quartz may be the best option for your home.
First, it is important to know the difference between quartz and the other options. Unlike granite and marble, which are 100% natural stones – Quartz is manufactured from a mix of natural stone and poly resins. Due to the manufactured nature of the material, quartz offers many advantages that the other stones do not, while still keeping a natural and high-end appearance.
So, how is a manufactured material better than a natural stone? Keep reading to find out!
Durable
Quartz is harder than granite and the strength of the material makes quartz a great option for countertops that will last a lifetime. Quartz is almost impossible to chip or scratch, unlike marble which is a softer and more porous stone that is not recommended for kitchens or bathrooms.
Easy to Maintain
Quartz is incredibly easy to maintain. Unlike the other options, quartz maintains durability without having to be sealed. Stones like granite and marble require additional upkeep like resealing annually to maintain their durability. They also require special cleaning products – quartz on the other hand does not require any additional maintenance or special care.
Stain & Heat Resistant
A kitchen that is easy to clean? Sign me up! Quartz is a non-porous material which means it is resistant to permanent staining from wine, fruits, coffee, and other messes that may cause long-term damage to the other stones. Cleaning up spills is easy and can be done with any household cleaning product or disinfectant wipe.
Because of the durability of quartz, it is also resistant to high heat. Making quartz the perfect choice for the kitchen where hot pots and pans may find themselves.
Design Freedom
Because quartz is a manufactured stone, it can be designed to meet your design preference. It can be made into a solid color for a more uniform appearance, or it can be manufactured to have a mix of color to resemble other stones like marble or granite. This material can also come in a wide range of colors and tones giving you the freedom to create the design and aesthetic for your space.
Bacteria Free
Quartz is a non-porous material and won’t harbor any bacteria and germs, unlike other stones which need to be cleaned regularly and resealed to avoid bacteria build-up. Because of this bacteria-resistant trait, quartz is great in kitchens and bathrooms.
In Sum
These are some of the advantages of choosing quartz instead of marble or granite for your countertops. The most important step in making this decision is to decide what your needs for your countertop are. If you are looking for a countertop that is easy to maintain, durable, and can be custom designed, then quartz may be the best option for you. Amidst all the decisions that need to be made during a home renovation, hopefully this overview helped with one decision!
Final Countertop Choice
No matter the type of countertop solution you choose, having it installed by experts will determine if you chose right. At Wisconsin Granite Design, our countertop fabrication and installation services are a top choice throughout the Milwaukee area.Our installers get it right so that the countertop placement is perfect, well supported, and seamless. Quartz and granite have been the stars of kitchens throughout Wisconsin, with good reason.
We house hundreds of granite, marble and quartz slabs with upfront pricing, so you know exactly what you are getting because you are picking it yourself. The end result of your countertop remodel will exceed what you expected. Visit our countertop store in Oak Creek and speak to a design professional today, Free!