Everybody keeps hearing that it is better to use quartz over
granite or the other way around when they are remodeling their home and going
to have new countertops installed in their kitchen or bathroom. While everyone
has their own preference, preferences is not the most important factor in this
case since it is more important to consider the design of the kitchen or
bathroom where the countertop is going to be installed, the space available for
than countertop, and your own budget, which can really be the one and utter
controller of your choices. Either way, very few people who say they absolute
recommendations of either quartz or granite, according to their own preference
mostly, will provide you with clear criteria that you can use to make your own
decision independently. This is why Quartz Phoenix is offering you this clear
comparison between granite and quartz so that you are able to know which is
best for you, your family, needs, and for a better design for your kitchen as
well.
Overview of the making of quartz and granite countertops
- As you may well know, granite is a natural stone which
means that it gets extracted from the earth in huge chunks and then the granite
countertops get cut and shaped into the familiar shape of countertops, and then
these countertops are polished to finally be suitable for installation in
kitchens and bathrooms.
- Quartz, on the other hand, is man-made out of crushed
pieces of quartz that is mixed with hard resin; the usual ratio for this mix is
93% crushed quartz and 7% resin. This mix is then manufactured in various
shapes and designs of countertops.
What each type of
stone cost as a countertop
As we mentioned before, most people have a strict budget
that they have to commit to in every detail of the remodeling process including
the countertop decisions. And whatever material you decide to install in your
home’s kitchen or bathroom, you should know that neither quartz nor granite
comes cheap.
- For granite, it will cost you at least $60 per a square
foot, and that is just the starting prices of the natural stone as they go up
from there on.
- Quartz is a little more pricy as it costs from $70 to $90 per
square foot, but keep in mind that these prices compared to the multiple
benefits you would get from investing in a quartz countertop seems very
reasonable given that the hard resin on the surface of a slap of quartz is
sufficient unlike granite which, in some cases, needs to be sealed.
Quartz vs. Granite in terms of aesthetics
Now, this is an entirely personal decision as it completely
depends on the preferences of each single person or family. No one can tell you
what to like or find beautiful, but it if there is going to be a comment in
terms of the looks of these two materials of countertops, it has to be the fact
the people who prefer more earthy natural looking stones prefer to have granite
countertops, while those who prefer a more modern and cleaner looking surface
would go for quartz.
No matter what your
needs are for the quartz or granite countertop you want in your kitchen, be
sure that KB Factory Outlet will have it ready for you in the best quality and
wide color selection that is guaranteed to include your color of choice.We’ll be glad to show you around our warehouse, so you can see the variety and feel the quartz material up close. Whether you visit our store at Tampa or Largo our knowledgeable staff will help you decide which countertop is right for you. Give us a call at 8882991180 Schedule a Consultation our team of experienced stone and surfacing professionals here at kbFactoryoutlet is here to help you with every step of the way!
