Quartz or Granite - Which is the BETTER Countertop?

In this video, I am ranking both quartz and granite countertop to see which one out performs the other. Spoiler alert, they are both pretty good options.

If you are thinking about buying countertop in the near future, and these two options are on your list, this is the video for you.

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[johnborges]

Granite is as old as the mountains and has been a premium building material since time immemorial -- it's the very definition of timeless. I fully understand that synthetic quartz composite countertops are fashionable at the moment (and granite is not) but I myself don't much subscribe to fashion trends, and I find that I'm still as impressed with granite as a near-indestructible natural and beautiful material. Warranty or no, I have far more confidence that a granite countertop will survive a hot frying pan being inadvertently set on it than I do that a synthetic resin-based "quartz" countertop would survive the same ordeal. And like it or not, that is a very high-likelihood event in a working kitchen. I have no animosity towards fans of quartz, but I'll take granite, hands down, for kitchen use.

[onerose]

I love my granite and would never outdate it’s beauty and quality. It still rocks in my world! 🤪

[stellacharlespedersen]

You made the difference between quartz and granite sound interest, explained well that I had to go over the video 3 times just to remember their differences. Thank you

[millieh.-nyc]

I needed to know this. Thanks so much for taking the time to review & compare these two popular surfaces. Be well.

[tee]

I like quartz in bathrooms and granite in kitchens.

[claudiapayton]

I went back and forth for six months about whether or not to switch out my granite for quartz. Let me save you some time: QUARTZ. I had my quartz countertops installed in January. Not ONE regret. Having to use trivets is no big deal and the quartz is so much more beautiful than granite. The look is awesome!!! I used it for my backsplash also (slab).

[ChristianWagner]

We chose granite for strength, durability and heat resistance. Also a more attractive price. Quartz look great, but what happens, if someone puts an overheated frying pan onto the countertop?

[hayatarramdani]

Your video is helping me choose my kitchen countertop between granite or quartz. Thank you

[TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer]

Great video Mark! I like the new backgrounds!! Really cool!!

[billhollinshead]

To my geologist eye, quartz looks extremely artificial - it reminds me of speckled linoleum school floors from the mid 20th century. While quartzite and granite look (and are) natural. Plus, the word "quartz" is refers to a heat resistant mineral, while quartz countertops do not and are much less heat resistant (due to the presence of resins, polymers, and pigments).

[jaxandmore]

Great info. They're both great products that will outlive their owners. I only dislike the porosity of granite and the price of quartz.

[darlene]

Good ole horse sense for us common folk ..thanks for all the experience along with knowledge we can glean from your videos ... Thumbs up all day everyday....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻your channel really gives people an alternative to the ones just wanting to promote a channel rather than give us a real life understanding of choices...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻keep up the good work

[WeTopia_]

I bought a house with 7 year old quartz counters. It has knife marks, scratches and pitting. It chips pretty easily and lacks the natural beauty found in granite. Yes, I adjusted to using trivets but with granite I didn’t have to. I miss the granite in my previous kitchen.

[galwaygranite]

Hey Mark Great channel, very entertained and informed with choice of content. Been staying up to date with your channel for this past year. My family business is countertop fabrication and installation. Love natural stone as a choice for myself but greatly appreciate the choices our clients have when given the right info!

[jonathanthink]

my granite countertop is not sealed. it is more than 20yr old. still going strong. i am sure it will outlast all of us :-)

[avdharsh]

Thanks Mark for Sharing the Video really very informative, covering all the aspects very useful !! Excellent Job

[taylor]

Our granite counter tops are 23 years old and look brand new. Never resealed. We are renovating a new high end kitchen and thinking of quartz. I hope you’re right.

[valeriehowden]

Heard from extended family member their granite chipped on the sink edge when they dropped a bird feeder on it. Probably weighed less than 5 pounds. They said they wished they had gone with quartz. Also at are Home Depot, granite price ranges were more expensive than the quartz. Wonder if it's regional?

[josezamo]

So over all,
In terms of look, value, warranty go for quartz
In terms of quality, durability Granie

[BonaFideWildLife]

Team granite for sustainability!! Quartz is just a trend. It'll need replacement in 10yrs.