If you are thinking about adding a natural stone for your kitchen countertops, you may want to consider something a bit different than granite or marble. Have you ever considered quartzite for your new counters? It’s a great choice that won’t break the bank and that complements all styles of kitchens very well.
Here’s why you should choose quartzite. Quartzite is:
Beautiful
Many people love the classic beauty and mystique of marble, but don’t want to pay the high prices that come with it. You can get that same beauty with quartzite without the high price tag, and it would be hard to tell the difference! This is especially true if you go with a white variety of quartzite, which looks just like marble but won’t etch or chip.
Durable
Did you know that quartzite is actually more durable than granite? Both are natural stones that have been formed by high heat and pressure, and as a result are very sturdy and hard. That being said, quartzite is stronger than its granite cousin. Not only that, it’s more dense. Because granite is more porous than quartzite, it tends to stain more without the proper care.
Lower in Cost
Quartzite is an inexpensive option when it comes to kitchen counters. It’s priced about the same as granite and quartz, but you may shell out more money for rare colors and thicker slabs with intricate or complex designs. Because so many people want quartzite, this has driven the price of this natural stone way down in recent years.
Natural
Quartzite is a natural stone made up of quartz grains and silica, formed beneath the earth’s surface as sandstone first which then becomes quartzite when high temps and pressure are added.
Colorful
Although quartzite isn’t available in as many colors as quartz, it comes in many shades of white or gray, and even light pink or red hues. With its granular, sugar-like texture from the characteristics of sandstone, quartzite feels coarser than other stone types. If you are going for more of an organic look over a sleek, manufactured look, quartzite will be a good fit for you.
Resistant
Quartzite is UV radiation-resistance, which helps it to retain its color over time. It’s also heat, fire and stain resistant (this has to do with its low porosity). Despite its stain resistance, you may still want to seal it annually to be safe.
Low in Maintenance
It’s easy to make sure quartzite countertops stay clean. Just wipe them down with a sponge, mild soap and warm water. You don’t have to go out and buy expensive commercial cleaners. But you should wipe up spills immediately.
As you can see, quartzite is a good idea for kitchen countertops due to the many reasons outlined above!
Contact Granite Guy
We would love to tell you more about the benefits of quartzite and what a great addition it will make to your kitchen. Book an appointment when you contact us at 508-460-7900 for a free quote from our quartzite installers in Medford.