Quartz
Engineered stone, non-porous, never needs sealing. 200+ veined Calacatta-look, Carrara-look, and solid-tone slabs from Radianz, LX Hausys Viatera, and ST Stones lines.
Granite
Natural stone, highly heat-resistant, every slab one-of-a-kind. 50+ slabs from classic Black Galaxy and Viscount White to Labradorite and Blue Bahia.
Quartzite
Natural stone, harder than granite, marble-like aesthetic. 65+ slabs including Taj Mahal, Bali Blue, Arturo Blu, and Fusion Supreme.
How they compare
The three materials all serve as kitchen and bath countertops in Palm Beach County, but they're chemically and structurally different. Use the comparison below to narrow your choice, then click into the catalog for swatches and detail pages.
| Quartz | Granite | Quartzite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Engineered (90% quartz + resin) | Natural igneous | Natural metamorphic |
| Sealing required | No, never | Yes, every 1-2 years | Yes, every 1-2 years |
| Heat resistance | Moderate (use trivet) | Excellent | Excellent |
| Scratch resistance | Excellent | Very good | Best (hardest natural stone) |
| Each slab unique | No, consistent pattern | Yes | Yes |
| Look | Marble-look, solid, patterned | Mineral-flecked, varied | Marble-like, white & bold |