The Basics
Stone Type |
Highlights |
Appearance |
Maintenance |
Granite |
Natural stone, very dense. |
Variations in background color, wide spectrum of pattern & color. |
Sealed at install, use appropriate cleaner to maintain sealant. Re-seal every couple years. |
Quartz |
Marriage of natural quartz & manmade polymers. |
From solid colors to natural stone patterns. Largest variety of colors. |
No sealing required. |
Quartzite |
Natural stone, fusion of marble & granite giving the best of both. |
Looks like marble but dense like granite. |
Sealed at install, use appropriate cleaner to maintain sealant. Re-seal every couple years. |
Marble |
Natural stone, very porous, known for its classic beauty. |
Dramatic contrast between the overall color and the veins of alternate color. |
Sealed at install, use appropriate cleaner to maintain sealant. Re-seal every few months. Low acid resistance. |
*Prices vary per market pricing & location
Chart is meant as a starting point for general education.
