The Basics
Stone Type |
Highlights |
Appearance |
Maintenance |
Price Range * See below |
Granite |
Natural Stone, Very Dense |
Variations in background color, wide spectrum of pattern & color |
Sealed at install, use appropriate cleaner to maintain sealant |
$40 & up per sq. ft. |
Quartz |
Marriage of natural quartz & manmade polymers |
From solid colors to natural stone patterns. Largest variety of colors. |
No sealing required. |
$50 & up per sq. ft. |
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. |
$50 & up per sq. ft. |
Marble |
Natural stone, very porous, known for its beauty & overall high price |
dramatic contrast between the overall color and the veins of alternate color |
Sealed at install, use appropriate cleaner to maintain sealant. Seal every few months. Low acid resistance. |
$60 & up per sq. ft. |
Soapstone |
Natural Stone, very durable & stain resistant |
Dark in color, patinas over time |
Can be sealed, oiled or left natural. Use hot soapy water to clean. |
$60 & up per sq. ft. |
*Prices vary per market pricing & location
Chart is meant as a starting point for general education and not as a tool for quote creation.
