Granite and quartz are very heavy materials and even a relatively small 36 inch countertop weighs close to 100 pounds.
Is quartz worktop cheaper than granite.
Quartz can also be referred to as engineered stone in this setting and it tends to be one of the more affordable alternatives to granite.
It is best to have a pro fabricate and install your countertop.
The pros cons.
Like granite quartz seams are still obvious.
Quartz can be damaged by excessive heat so use heating pads at all times.
On average a granite slab is bigger so you get more out of it and the price is cheaper than that of an average slab of quartz.
But if you love the look it may be worth it to you to be super vigilant about cleaning up red wine and lemon juice.
Granite and quartz worktops both have seams.
If you are spending the money on either costly material it.
Quartz is also very strong but it is more flexible overall which means it is easier to install and therefore installation probably won t cost as much.
Quartz is actually harder than granite and thus more durable.
Granite is traditionally more prevalent as material for kitchen counter tops than marble and is slightly less porous generally requiring sealing once a year.
Solid coloured quartz worktops are the best when it comes to hiding the seam or joint.
However with quartz they are less visible when you go for a dark coloured slab.
If you do choose to do it yourself granite and quartz countertops are installed in the same fashion.
That being said it is still a more affordable option than granite.
Modern quartz worktop surfaces such as 6131 bianco drift capture the aesthetic of natural granites.
On average a granite worktop will cost the equivalent or less of a lower price group 1 or 2 quartz keeping costs down.
Marble since it s softer and more porous than granite can stain or etch very easily.
Also since the quartz worktop has been artificially coloured and manufactured it s easier to hide the seams.
It is also harder than marble.
Stainless steel worktops are very uncommon which means you may well have to pay a premium for the privilege.
Be careful with cooking pans though.
Quartz is also non porous and doesn t need to be sealed regularly.
As a kitchen and bath designer i get asked about countertop materials often usually in the context of i m looking for something other than granite to use for my counters what are my options while it s true that the majority of my kitchen and bath projects get granite counters put in them there are times when granite just won t work granite s a great counter material but it.
Can be cheaper than granite.
Granite has a glossier appearance on its polished surfaces than quartz.
To sum it all up granite and quartz are quite similar in price these days which has certainly changed over recent years.