Granite vs. Quartz
Granite countertops are mined from pure stone. The stone is sawed into slabs or made into tiles and then polished for installation. Quartz countertops are manufactured from crushed quartz that is mixed with pigment for coloration and resin as a binder. The quartz content is typically 92% to 94%.
Both types have their strong point. Granite shows slight, natural variations in the hue of the stone. Colors range from earth tones to blues, greens, and roses. The coloration of quartz is more consistent, and it is available in a wider array of colors since they are produced with pigments added to the quartz.
While natural granite is strikingly beautiful, it needs to be sealed at installation and resealed on a regular basis. DuBois Granite & Quartz uses an impregnator and zeta seal. With proper care and maintenance, seals may last 20+ years before needing to be resealed.
Quartz doesn’t require this level of care. In addition, natural stone countertops including granite, slate, and sandstone stain quite easily. Granite that has been sealed with a resin-based product during manufacturing will be more resistant to trouble than standard granite, but still not as resistant as quartz. Both have a lifespan of 25-50 years depending on the level of care they are given and how they are used [source].
Granite vs. Quartz
Granite countertops are mined from pure stone. Quartz countertops are considered engineered stone since it is manufactured from crushed quartz mixed with pigment for coloration and resin as a binder. Granite shows slight, natural variations in the hue of the stone. Colors range from earth tones to blues, greens, and roses. The coloration of quartz is more consistent, and it is available in a wider array of colors.
In the area of durability, engineered quartz has the advantage over granite since it is non-porous and does not need to be sealed. Granite will need to be sealed at installation and may require resealing. Granite that has been sealed with a resin-based product during manufacturing will be more resistant to trouble than standard granite, but still not as resistant as quartz. Both have a lifespan of 25-50 years depending on the level of care they are given and how they are used.
