Competition
Granite, as a substance, is essentially a pure, hard piece of stone, mined from a quarry and reduced to a size suitable for a countertop. Granite is finely polished for an aesthetically pleasing effect, making it a quintessential choice for your kitchen. After installation, granite needs to be sealed in order to be sanitary. This will also help the surface stay protected from being penetrated by bacteria left behind during food preparation.Quartz, on the other hand, is made up of both stone (~95%) and miscellaneous bits of glass and polymer resins (~5%), which allows the quartz to be customized to any color. Unlike granite, quartz is more naturally sealed and resistant to liquids or food residue, without extra upkeep.
Appearance
Because granite is composed of natural stone, every piece of granite is unique in appearance. This means that there may be gradations in color throughout one single piece of granite, and the exact color and pattern of the rock is not likely to be uniform.Quartz can be customized to be any texture or color since it is made up of 5% additives. Therefore, some clients opt for bold colors like ebony or bright green, whereas some people may opt for a texture like dark grey flecked with silver or a distinct pattern such as houndstooth.
Cost
Although there can be minor differences in price, both quartz and granite are premium materials, so be sure to keep that in mind while planning your remodeling budget. However, if you’re looking for materials that are durable and long-lasting, as well as valuable in resale value terms, both granite and quartz are excellent options.Fixr prices quartz higher, from $3,500-3,760 for 30 sq. ft. installation, while granite comes to $3,000-3,500 for 30 sq. ft. installed. So, altogether, you can save a bit of money by going with granite, but they’re both still higher in value and costs, as far as interior decorating elements are concerned. Part of the reason they cost so much is due to the fact that granite and quartz are usually shipped from abroad, so the price of petroleum and tariffs can also factor into the cost.
Installation & Maintenance
It’s difficult to effectively qualify the differences between quartz and granite since many of the unique characteristics of each are a matter of personal preference. However, know that each material is an excellent choice for your kitchen countertops, and both choices will respectively beautify your home and provide years of functionality and aesthetically pleasing visual appeal to your kitchen.
Ultimately, both quartz and granite would make an excellent addition to your home.
