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Quartzite vs Granite for kitchen countertops
Posted on 2/6/22 at 6:51 am
Posted on 2/6/22 at 6:51 am
upgrading from Formica to a natural stone. Wife has 2 favorites - 1 granite and 1 quartzite (NOT quartz).
Our understanding is that quartzite is as resistant to damage and staining as the granite but some have said it isn't and can be quite soft.
What has been the experience of those with quartzite countertops?
Thanks
Our understanding is that quartzite is as resistant to damage and staining as the granite but some have said it isn't and can be quite soft.
What has been the experience of those with quartzite countertops?
Thanks
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Posted on 2/6/22 at 7:10 am to TigersnJeeps
We have quartzite and even with being sealed it still absorbs moisture and will leave little water stains if you don’t clean it up quick enough
Posted on 2/6/22 at 7:19 am to TigersnJeeps
I have had white quartz countertops for over a decade. I use Clorox Clean-Up All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach as my main countertop cleaner. I used Iron Out spray one time successfully where cast iron cookware was left out on the countertop (During a hurricane evacuation) that caused a rust stain that would not be removed by the Clorox spray. My countertops look as good as the day they were installed.
I don’t think you should have any issues as long as you clean up regularly. If you do something stupid like spill red wine and leave it a few days you might have a problem, but who does that?
I don’t think you should have any issues as long as you clean up regularly. If you do something stupid like spill red wine and leave it a few days you might have a problem, but who does that?
Posted on 2/6/22 at 9:39 am to cssamerican
granite
Posted on 2/6/22 at 9:44 am to TigersnJeeps
quote:please post what the name of the stone is. Many companies call things quartzite when they are really a type of marble. Some are much softer than a true quartzite.
quartzite
Posted on 2/6/22 at 9:50 am to AFtigerFan
quote:
please post what the name of the stone is. Many companies call things quartzite when they are really a type of marble. Some are much softer than a true quartzite.
This particular store (which neighbors have used) called it Admiral Blue.
Posted on 2/6/22 at 11:43 am to TigersnJeeps
Quartzite is my favorite countertop. Granite is retro these days
Cost
Quartzite is more expensive
Resale- quartzite is more appealed today. People are actually having granite removed now days
Upkeep- quartzite is easy to maintain and so is granite.
Beauty- subjective but I like quartzite better in general
Cost
Quartzite is more expensive
Resale- quartzite is more appealed today. People are actually having granite removed now days
Upkeep- quartzite is easy to maintain and so is granite.
Beauty- subjective but I like quartzite better in general
This post was edited on 2/6/22 at 11:44 am
Posted on 2/6/22 at 11:51 am to TigersnJeeps
quote:looks to be actual quartzite and really great looking.
Admiral Blue.
Posted on 2/6/22 at 4:14 pm to TigersnJeeps
We’ve had quartzite counters for six and a half years. No stains, no issues. Still love it.
Posted on 2/6/22 at 5:23 pm to TigersnJeeps
We just finished building and bought 3 slabs. 2 of Mont Blanc quartzite and 1 of fantasy brown leathered granite. The quartzite is in kitchen, kids bath, master. The granite is in outdoor kitchen, guest bath, and laundry. All quartzite isn’t the same. Some is much softer and Stains easier than others. Taj Mahal is harder than mont Blanc and stains less. Basically people want a marble look without the bs of marble. We’ve already had to do the peroxide/baking soda combo to remove soap stains from it. We’re way more careful with it than our granite at the old house but it was 3x the price. About 15k total. Here’s some pics. 
Posted on 2/6/22 at 5:58 pm to magicman534
quote:this is the exact stone I was hinting at in my earlier post. Fantasy Brown isn’t a granite or quartzite. It’s a Dolomite marble. It is harder than marble but softer than quartzite.
fantasy brown leathered granite
Posted on 2/6/22 at 7:11 pm to AFtigerFan
I agree with this. Was sold to me as a quartzite and while I wouldn’t change it because I love the color and wouldn’t have been able to find something similar without going with marble, it is certainly not as strong as quartzite. Dulling of finish and slight etching has been my biggest complaints. Have had it installed three years. No stains though.
Posted on 2/7/22 at 7:17 am to AFtigerFan
Interestingly, it appears from some photos we took that the Admiral Blue slabs had a mesh backing.
We hope to get out there today to ask more questions...
Analysis Paralysis!
We hope to get out there today to ask more questions...
Analysis Paralysis!
Posted on 2/7/22 at 8:43 am to TigersnJeeps
Installed white quartzite countertops in the kitchen last May and like them.
Weimans quartz spray works well to maintain it.
Weimans quartz spray works well to maintain it.
This post was edited on 2/7/22 at 8:44 am
Posted on 2/7/22 at 11:24 am to TigersnJeeps
Live on the edge! Get white marble!!
Posted on 2/8/22 at 12:21 am to poochie
We installed quartzite less than a year ago and are getting what appears to be like stretch marks or spider veins in the patterns.
Any ideas on what that is? Also the some of the edges seem to have some staining.
Is this reversible?
Pic - this is White Lux
ETA:
Any ideas on what that is? Also the some of the edges seem to have some staining.
Is this reversible?
Pic - this is White Lux
ETA:
This post was edited on 2/8/22 at 8:13 am
Posted on 2/9/22 at 12:25 pm to Meauxjeaux
Bump
Hoping to see if we have some Quartzite studs on here who can offer some insight to me post above. TIA!
Hoping to see if we have some Quartzite studs on here who can offer some insight to me post above. TIA!
Posted on 2/9/22 at 12:54 pm to Meauxjeaux
quote:
Bump
Hoping to see if we have some Quartzite studs on here who can offer some insight to me post above. TIA!
I would suggest a separate thread and title. It might get more response
I know nothing about quartzite. There seems to be somewhat linear demarcations between various areas in your pictured quartzite. Not sure why that would be could be a photo artifact or perhaps a uneven/imperfect application of a coating. Is it possible it is some sort of sealant cracking/degradation?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 7:34 pm to TigersnJeeps
We installed Taj Mahal quartzite a year ago. One month after installation my wife placed her arm on overhang of island and the corner broke off. It was repaired. There is another crack near kitchen sink, it seems ready to break also. Is this normal for the stone to crack, or possibly faulty fabricating?
Posted on 11/15/22 at 7:41 pm to TigersnJeeps
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resistant to damage and staining as the granite
granite isnt resistant to stains at all, you must constantly reseal it or it will get stained and look like shite
quartz is glass, glass is 100% impervious to stains
granite = needs regular maint and resealing
quartz = lifetime maint free never needs sealing
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