Countertop space, whether it is in the kitchen, bath, or another area of the home, is one of the most visually consuming design features. Therefore, picking the best materials and options is always of high importance to homeowners. If you are doing some research to find the best countertop material for your home, you may be a bit surprised to find out that a lot of homeowners go for quartz countertops. Quartz has become such a popular choice in countertops that the material is right up there with granite. Why is that the case? Here is a look at a few reasons why quartz can easily compete with granite as far as popularity goes.
Granite and quartz are both highly scratch-resistant.
One of the biggest reasons quartz and granite fall in line with each other as far as popularity goes is both are really durable materials that stand up against scratches. You aren't going to create a scratch on either of these countertops with the slip of a knife; that would be highly unlikely. Both laminate and solid-surface countertops made from wood or concrete can be prone to scratching far more than either granite or quartz.
Quartz provides stain-resistance where granite can't always do that.
A lot of people love the natural appearance of granite stone countertops, but the one thing they don't like is how easily granite can get discolored. You could spill tomato sauce on granite and see an ugly orange mark in the stone permanently, especially if the surface is not properly sealed. On the other hand, quartz is less porous, which means it would take a lot more than a little spilled sauce to cause a stain. Therefore, a lot of homeowners pick quartz over granite because they like the idea of no staining.
Both quartz and granite are capable of withstanding moisture.
Whether you pick quartz, which is relatively less expensive than granite, or granite, you get a major advantage of having countertops that are not going to be harmed with moisture. If you use a little too much water to clean these natural countertops, you're not going to cause problems. If you do so with something like wood countertops, you can end up causing the wood to rot. With laminate, you can cause the laminate overlay to separate from the underlying materials. However, granite is highly susceptible to problems caused by using the wrong cleaning agents along with the water, while quartz is not.
For more information on using Caesarstone countertops in your home, contact your local suppliers today.
