Some people prefer the natural and unique look of granite countertops.
Comparison granite and quartz countertops.
The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.
Quartz and granite countertops are priced similarly per square foot with granite counters having the wider variation in price.
As with any material the visual differences between granite and quartz are a matter of taste.
Standard granite is often slightly less expensive than quartz while premium granite tends to be a bit more expensive.
Quartz is also very heat and scratch resistant.
Sometimes quartz is more expensive due to the treatments it receives during manufacturing.
Both countertop materials are overwhelmingly made of natural materials but granite countertops come out slightly ahead since they are made from 100 percent stone while quartz is roughly 93 percent natural materials with the remainder comprised of color pigments and polymer resins that bond the materials together.
They usually cost about 50 to 100 per square foot including installation.
Granite countertops are priced similarly to quartz counters.
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Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
The resulting surface is non porous meaning it is more stain resistant than granite and requires less maintenance overall.