Quartz vs Granite
Both are premium countertop materials; the differences are in maintenance, pattern consistency, heat resistance, and visual character. Both are common in NE Florida kitchen remodels at similar price points.
Quartz
Engineered stone, ~93% quartz + resin
Granite
Natural stone, slab-cut
How they stack up.
| Dimension | Quartz | Granite |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (typical, installed) | $70–$200 per sq ft | $60–$180 per sq ft |
| Sealing required | Never | Annually |
| Heat resistance | Good to ~150°F; some patterns sensitive | Excellent |
| Pattern consistency | Highly consistent slab-to-slab | Varies; each slab unique |
| Color range | Wide; includes patterns granite can't match | Natural stone palette |
| Staining | Non-porous; resistant | Porous; requires sealing |
| Edge profile options | Standard set | Full range |
Quartz is the right call for low-maintenance kitchens, for households that want consistent color across long counter runs, and for patterns that don't exist in natural stone (true whites, bold modern patterns).
Granite is the right call for households that value the natural-stone character of each slab being unique, and for heavy-cooking kitchens where heat exposure is frequent.
- Marble Institute of America standards
- Quartz manufacturer specifications (Caesarstone, Silestone, MSI)
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