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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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