The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.
Which scratches more granite or quartz.
Quartz is an engineered stone.
Such high quartz percentage is the reason why quartz is highly resistant to scratching.
That said quartz can be found in many colors and styles as well.
Quartz granite and marble are three of the best and most popular countertop options on the market.
Granite is much more porous than quartz which can trap bacteria within the surface.
Quartz typically costs between 50 to 120 per square foot while granite costs between 35 to 75 per square foot.
The resulting surface is non porous meaning it is more stain resistant than granite and requires less maintenance overall.
The resale of quartz countertops in your home is most likely to be much higher compared to granite due to the fact that quartz countertops are the more popular option currently.
Granite and quartz both have great value and having granite countertops or quartz countertops will definitely increase your home value.
Granite the tough rugged stone that it is can handle.
Quartz can be damaged by excessive heat so use heating pads at all times.
While both materials are strong quartz cannot be repaired if chipped or scratched.
Be careful with cooking pans though.
You can cut directly on both.
The same resin that makes quartz susceptible to damage from heat also makes it more likely to scratch.
Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
Quartz is actually harder than granite and thus more durable.
Quartz is a man made product that is made of 93 natural quartz and 7 resins.
Damaged granite can often be repaired to minimize the appearance of scratches or damage.
Granite is unlike quartz a natural stone which makes it less resistant to other impacts like resistance to staining.
Which has more options to choose from.
Quartz scratches easier than granite.
Granite countertops have risen top popularity over the past few decades while marble countertops have been a focal point of homes for years on end.
Granite can be found in hundreds of colors and styles.
Quartz is also very heat and scratch resistant.