Difference between Granite, Quartz and Marble.

[AdisonBale]

Hi Guys,

I am building an outdoor kitchen with countertops at my cottage ! Can you please tell me difference between three? And which would be best for remodeling in terms of cost & quality?

[mark s]

Granite and marble are natural stone with "granite" encompassing a wide variety of different stone types suitable for countertops.

Marble is a soft and porous stone that does not make a durable surface for food prep.

"Quartz" typically refers to a man made product that is a petrochemical based resin with quartz chips and other inclusions selected for their appearance. Quartz products fade quickly in the sun.

Your best option, by far, is one of the popular "granite" colors. Talk to a fabricator.

[Mitch@ASW]

If you're looking for a dark material, a very popular selection in our market is Black Pearl Brushed or Polished.

[HELIOS ITALY]

Hi

have a look to the excerpt from the Dimension Stone Design Manual (Produced and Published by the
Marble Institute of America):

http://pubs.marble-institute.com/pub/2e ... 7c2d781e33

I hope you will find all your answers.

Have a great day!

[Mark Lauzon]

Go visit several fabricators and take the advice of somebody that know what they are talking about.

[Mark Meriaux]

Good info above. Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:

Getting to Know Your White Stones
Matching Your Countertops With Your Personality