Which is more resistant to wear and stains.
Is granite or quartz more heat resistant.
Like granite quartz is highly durable and resistant to heat and impacts.
Quartz is also very heat and scratch resistant.
Quartz scratches easier than granite.
The resulting surface is non porous meaning it is more stain resistant than granite and requires less maintenance overall.
There has been a lot of word spreading around that it s okay to rest hot pots directly on it whereas you would never consider it on granite.
However when considering quartz vs granite countertops it s important to note that quartz is better in terms of its resistance to acidic foods and staining which are an integral part of life in the kitchen.
The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.
In terms of heat resistance granite is the much better choice.
In general natural stone countertops are much better at handling heat than engineered stone options.
While it s not easily scratched under normal use it s definitely more likely than granite to see scratches from dropped pans or slipping knives.
Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
The natural stone surfaces can withstand much more heat than quartz can which makes the material an ideal fit for the kitchen.
A lot of people are choosing quartz for their kitchen due to the fact that they are reported to be more heat and stain resistant.
Indeed in consumer reports tests both performed very well on cutting abrasion and burn resistance.