Comparison Chart, Marble Countertops, Granite Countertops, Solid Surface Countertops, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, NC | Old Castle Surfaces

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Product Type

Price

Pros

Cons

Granite:
one of the most durable & oldest materials used. It's an igneous rock & is composed primarily of quartz & feldspar.

$$

holds up well to heat
extremely durable & scratch resistant
unlimited color & pattern choice

high maintenance, requires periodic sealing
porous material, absorbs stains
visible seams
very difficult to repair
may contain pits & fissures

Marble:
a sedimentary stone whose main ingredient is calcium.

$$$

comes in beautiful colors & patterns
very elegant & beautiful

softer & more fragile than granite
porous material, stains very easily
visible seams
very difficult to repair
not recommended for high use applications

Solid Surface:
manufactured from acrylic resins &/or polyester plastics depending on the brand.

$

sleek seamless appearance
scratches & cracks are repairable
non porous, highly stain resistant
integrated sinks available
material warranty
easy to clean & take care of

prolonged exposure to heat will damage
can crack under blunt force
limited color pallete

Engineered Stone / Quartz:
a mixture of 93% quartz with resin binders & pigments.

$$$

very similar to granite
non porous, highly stain resistant
material warranty
vibrant colors not found in nature

doesn't resist impacts as well as granite
visible seams
prolonged exposure to high heat can damage
limited colors & patterns