A kitchen remodeling project is one of the most exciting and significant upgrades you can make to your home. At the center of any dream kitchen layout is the countertop. Not only does it act as the primary workhorse for daily food prep, but it also serves as the visual centerpiece that ties your cabinets, backsplash, and flooring together.
However, when looking through natural stone slabs or engineered surfaces, the variety of choices can quickly become overwhelming. Homeowners are often torn between the distinct beauty of natural patterns and the structural uniformity of engineered products. To help you choose the right fit, we break down the three most popular luxury options: Granite, Quartz, and Quartzite.
This buying guide is exactly what we needed! My wife and I are planning a kitchen remodel in Marietta, and were torn between granite and quartz. The maintenance section really clarified the pros and cons of sealing.
Hi John, we're glad the guide helped! If you tend to cook with heavy spices or oils, engineered quartz is usually the lower-maintenance choice. However, granite's heat resistance is unmatched if you like putting pans straight down. Let us know if you'd like us to bring stone samples to your home for a free estimate!
Do you carry samples of Calacatta Gold Quartz? We want to see how the gold veins look under our warm under-cabinet LED lights before deciding.