When homeowners are looking to renovate their homes, they are faced with many hard decisions and it can often be overwhelming when having to choose between which type of materials to use and purchase.
This article is aims to make that process a little bit easier and is here to help provide you with all the information you may need when it comes to deciding whether to purchase Quartz Stone or Granite for your home.

Stain Resistant

Unlike granite and marble, quartz stone is non-porous which means that when you spill something along the kitchen worktops, it will not sink into the tiny capillary channels between the minerals. Over time, if you spill on unsealed granite then you may end up having a permanently stained worktop, whereas with quartz stone you will never have this worry.

Maintenance Free

With granite and marble, you would need to factor in the long-term costs of the product as they need regular sealing. Quartz stone does not come with this requirement and therefore will save you money both initially as well as over time.

Less Expensive

As mentioned above, not only would you save money in the long-term by choosing quartz stone but it is also the cheaper alternative when making the initial purchase. Granite and marble are both typically more expensive per square foot than quartz stone, which makes quartz the most affordable.

Strong

As quartz stone is made up of 93% natural quartz stone and 7% resin and dyes, it is incredibly strong. Quartz stone is known for being by far stronger than granite and marble due to how it has been made.

Consistent Appearance

Unlike granite, when you get a quartz stone sample you can expect to receive the exact same look as quartz is manufactured to ensure that it remains exactly the same colour that you desire. As quartz is designed and created within a controlled environment, there will be zero defects within the slab.
Granite can have differences in colour and patterns as granite has been commercially dyed and therefore may not be exactly what you expected to receive.

Hygienic

Quartz stone is by far the most hygienic stone to purchase as it is manufactured to offer greater hygiene to reduce bacteria growth. Both granite and marble do not offer this as part of the product.

Easy to Clean

Lastly, quartz stone is incredibly easy to maintain and keep clean. All you need to keep your quartz stone looking clean and fresh is regular soap and water. Your quartz stone will never require any special treatment or upkeep, just the usual cleaning regimes that you are used to. Granite and marble not only require regular sealing but they are not as simple and easy to keep clean as quartz stone.

So, there you have it, a list of reasons why you should choose quartz stone over granite. I hope this list has made your decision making somewhat easier!