Know Your Stone
From earth to your kitchen.
Every material tells a different story. Find the one that fits your lifestyle, budget, and vision.
Granite
Natural Igneous Rock — Worldwide Origins
Basic → Mid
$40 – $120 / sq ft
Pros
- Extremely durable & heat resistant
- Unique natural patterns
- Scratch resistant surface
- Increases home value
- Wide variety of colors
- Cost-effective entry point
Cons
- Requires annual sealing
- Porous — can stain if unsealed
- Heavy — needs reinforced base
- Inconsistent slab pattern
- Limited uniformity
Quartzite
Natural Metamorphic Rock — Brazil, India
Premium → Exotic
$70 – $200+ / sq ft
Pros
- Harder than granite
- Marble-like appearance
- Heat & scratch resistant
- UV color-stable outdoors
- Prestigious natural look
- Long-lasting investment
Cons
- Higher cost than granite
- Needs periodic sealing
- Difficult to fabricate
- Often confused with marble
- Limited color palette
Marble
Natural Metamorphic Rock — Italy, Greece, Turkey
Premium → Exotic
$60 – $250+ / sq ft
Pros
- Timeless, elegant aesthetic
- Cool surface — ideal for baking
- Each slab is one-of-a-kind
- Adds premium resale value
- Unmatched classic beauty
- Develops unique patina over time
Cons
- Soft — etches from acids
- High maintenance & sealing
- Scratches more easily
- Stains from wine, coffee, oil
- Not ideal for heavy daily use
Engineered
Quartz
Quartz
93% Natural Quartz + Resin Binders
Mid-Range
$50 – $150 / sq ft
Pros
- Non-porous — no sealing needed
- Highly stain resistant
- Consistent color & pattern
- Low maintenance
- Hygienic surface
- Huge design variety
Cons
- Not heat resistant — use trivets
- Can fade in direct sunlight
- Not a fully natural product
- Seams may be visible
- Lower resale prestige vs. stone
