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Mark Tivey · Licensed CGC1511598 · Veteran-Owned Since 1988(904) 850-6070
Side-by-side comparison

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.

Option A

Quartz

Engineered stone, ~93% quartz + resin

Option B

Granite

Natural stone, slab-cut

Dimension by dimension

How they stack up.

DimensionQuartzGranite
Cost (typical, installed)$70–$200 per sq ft$60–$180 per sq ft
Sealing requiredNeverAnnually
Heat resistanceGood to ~150°F; some patterns sensitiveExcellent
Pattern consistencyHighly consistent slab-to-slabVaries; each slab unique
Color rangeWide; includes patterns granite can't matchNatural stone palette
StainingNon-porous; resistantPorous; requires sealing
Edge profile optionsStandard setFull range
Pick Quartz

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).

Pick Granite

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.

Sources
  • Marble Institute of America standards
  • Quartz manufacturer specifications (Caesarstone, Silestone, MSI)
Talk it through with Mark

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