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 |
Choosing countertops in South Florida
Palm Beach County's climate shapes what holds up. Humidity stays high most of the year, and homes east of the Intracoastal deal with salt air on top of it, so we walk through more than looks with every client. Our guide to the best countertop materials for Florida's humidity covers how each surface behaves here long-term.
Quartz is the low-maintenance pick: it never needs sealing and shrugs off stains, which makes it the most popular choice in the kitchens we build across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Wellington. Natural stone like granite and quartzite reads warmer and gives you a one-of-a-kind slab, but both need resealing every year or two to stay protected. If you want the marble look without the upkeep, quartzite is the hardest natural stone we carry and a frequent stand-in for Calacatta marble. We break it down in our quartz vs. quartzite comparison.
Browse the full catalog by material: quartz countertops with 200+ engineered slabs, granite countertops with 50+ natural slabs, and quartzite countertops with 65+ premium slabs. Every detail page shows real swatches, edge profiles, and construction notes. Once you have a few favorites, request a free countertop estimate and we'll measure, template, and fabricate from our Riviera Beach showroom.