Both stones are excellent products for countertops and other applications; either one will last a lifetime.
The difference, however, is that Granite has the uniqueness and beauty that can't be duplicated, but it's a porous material and needs maintenance; On the other hand, Quartz has consistent design, and is Stain, and Scratch resistance, No maintenance at all.
Sealing is a common step taken on some stones as an extra precaution against staining.
Granite is sealed with a silicone based sealer to help prevent staining and water infiltration into the stone. Quartz does not need to be sealed.
We recommend sealing your countertops annually. Clean your natural stone tops with anti-bacterial soap and water.
Natural stone cleaners are available for purchase, but soap and water works best. Quartz Countertops DOESN'T need to be sealed, EVER!!
Most stone countertops installations will require at least one or more joints (seams). During layout and design, we try to minimize the number of seams required.
Every job is unique, so there are a number of factors to consider before we can provide a solid time frame. Once templates have been taken, it could take about 1-2 weeks to get your countertops under normal circumstances.
The availability of faucets, cook-tops, and sinks on-site during the Template step; these may cause some delays. An average kitchen takes approximately four hours to install.
We accept payments on debit.