Faqs

Hard stone countertops like granite and quartz can withstand knife work in the kitchen without scratching. … So, marble is still certainly a stone that’s worth considering in your [...]

Marble is softer and more porous than the nearly indestructible granite, and so it can etch (scratch) and stain in a way that granite usually won’t.

Yes and no on the hot pans. You can usually put hot pans on marble without severe damage, however it can discolor and ALL stone and stone products like quartz can experience “thermal [...]

To remove any spills use a damp cloth and carefully take warm water combined with soap and apply to the soiled area. For tougher stains, apply a non abrasive cleanser. If food or gum need to be [...]

Due to its high density and non-porous attributes, normal cleaning with a damp cloth and mild detergent will keep your surface looking new. To avoid dulling the surface’s shine, use a [...]

Quartz is resistant to cracks, chips, scratches and stains. Although it is very durable, excessive amounts of stress from objects can harm the surface.

Though not necessary, all granites are sealed. The sealer used is a penetrating sealer that does not change the color of the stone. It penetrates the stone and will help prevent staining. [...]

In general it is unlikely. All stone and quartz counters are porous to some extent, however granite has very little porosity relative to other stones. Most granite colors will never show moisture [...]

Granite is a very dense material and under normal conditions it is chip and scratch resistant. However, pots, pans and other heavy objects may chip the square edge around a sink area.

No, quartz countertops are a durable countertop surface for kitchens because under normal conditions they will not burn. However, our experience has shown that the man-made elements of quartz [...]