What is the difference between natural stone countertops and quartz surfaces?
Quartz countertops are man-made products also know as engineered stone. It is made by combining approximately 93% quartz (an element in granite) with resin and pigments in a process that binds the medium permanently. Unlike natural stone, engineered stone counter tops are non-porous and chemical resistant so you can use almost any general surface cleaner making it very easy to clean. People generally select engineered stone for colors that aren’t available in granite. Also, they might prefer a uniform pattern that is exactly the same over the entire surface giving the consistency that few types of granite can offer so there’s never a problem matching slabs. But engineered stone will not have the depth of color, variety of color and unique patterns of movement that characterize granite. Natural quartz countertops also exist and should not be confused with man-made quartz products as natural quartz is porous just like natural marble and granite.
