To help zero down the
granite or quartz, we will try to explain with five points to help show the key
differences between the granite & quartz. Let us know better what
is granite & quartz?
Granite is a very hard
stone and is natural. It’s mined from quarries all around the world, cut down
in a blocks of a manageable size, and then polished by fully automatic or
manual polishing machine to a fine finish.
Where Quartz is
different, it is not 100 % natural. Instead, it is manufactured using 85 to 95
% natural quartz and 5 to 15 % of polymer resins which is used for binding the
natural quartz.
We believe now you know
the basic differences, let's see and compare.
1: Manufacturing
Granite is mined across
the world. The mined granite is majorly in block rectangular shape. It is then
sliced into slabs or tiles and polished or finished for installation
Quartz counters are made
from crushed quartz. And pigments might get added for coloration and resin is
being used to bind it together as we explained earlier.
2: Appearance
Granite comes in many
different colors and patterns due to the way it’s formed. It depends on from
where the stone is mined. Granite color can range from earthly stone to vivid
colors like blue, green and red.
One of the main reasons
quartz has exploded in popularity is due to appearance. Quartz has the look of
stone while also allowing homeowners to customize the design. Quartz can come
in innumerable colors and patterns.
3: Durability
Granite can be porous
can suck up liquids and harbor infectious bacteria and viruses. Granite is
found across the world and each one is different and every granite has its own
flaws. Some granite may chip-off from corners and develop crack. Granite which
is sealed using resin based sealant is more damage resistant then the unsealed
surface.
Quartz manufactured with
strict guidelines and quality factory like sonnet stone mostly has no
striations that can lead to cracks. The resin used to bind the quartz makes it
non porous and more resistant to the stains. Some manufacturers like sonnet
stone treat their counter tops with antibacterial coating that make them more
hygienic.
4: Maintenance
Granite countertop may
require resealing additional to the sealing at the time of installation. If you
want your countertop to really last for ages then you need to be quick to mop
up stains.
On other end Quartz
countertops already comes pre-sealed, so it doesn't require resealing at all.
You can wash it off with mild cleanser.
5: Heat Effect
Granite mostly doesn't
get damaged by heat, so use heating pads at all times is not necessary.
Quartz can be damaged by
excessive heat, so use heating pads at all times.
Sonnet stone is the one of the largest manufacturer and supplier of granite, manufacturer and supplier of quartz slabs and quartz countertops.