What is the Difference between Quartz and Quartzite Countertops?
In your search for the perfect countertop, you may have run across samples of quartz and others that say quartzite. Are these the same material? Is one a trademarked name? At Legacy Marble & Granite, we have both types of countertops offered in our gallery, and while both provide a beautiful and durable counter surface, they are very different materials. Find out which one is right for you!
Quartz is a Manufactured Solid Surface Delivering Sterling Looks and a Seamless Appearance
Quartz counters start out as bits of crushed quartz, which is often a by-product of quarrying marble or granite slabs off the natural mountain face. This crushed stone is combined with a resin and formed into slabs. It is then baked into its final form, ready for cutting into your custom counter dimensions. Because of the manufacturing process, any flecks or veining can be controlled resulting in a more uniform look compared to natural stone, but maintains a similar appearance. It requires no routine sealing and offers a functional lifespan of 10 years up to a lifetime depending on manufacturer warranty.
Quartzite is a Natural Stone Offering Unique Beauty and Durability
Quartzite is categorized as a metamorphic rock, created by high pressure and heat applied to sandstone over time. The result is a dense natural stone available in an array of colors that often includes bold striations, inclusions, and veining. Less common than granite or marble, your kitchen will stand apart from any others in your neighborhood when you select a slab of this stunning stone. Like other natural stone counters, a quartzite counter can last for decades when it is regularly maintained using routine cleaning.
Popular Types of Quartz and Quartzite Found in Our Showroom
Our showroom offers multiple samples of both types of countertops materials. Coloring for quartz runs from light gray Golden Gate to a bold speckle called Riverbank. At first glance, it will appear much like a marble or granite counter, but with a more uniform look. In quartzite, you can find a copper green and bronze combination like Amazonite or an oceanic inspiration in Azul Macaubus. There is even a rust/orange look found in Golden Wood. Of course, explore a wealth of gray and black samples like Grey Pedras or Blue Tempest.
It can be difficult to make any decision regarding your custom kitchen design viewing samples on your laptop or device. We always recommend that our customers call to reserve a time to view our gallery at Legacy Marble & Granite in Findlay, OH. Here you can not only see, but also touch the slabs that will be cut into your counters.
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