Natural stones have been used to decorate our homes and commercial enterprises for centuries. Natural stones' superior hardwearing capability and natural finishes make them an excellent choice for a variety of applications globally, from kitchen countertops to tabletops, floors, and other architectural aspects. Marble, granite, sandstone, quartz, and other natural stones are popular. Granite and quartz are two of the most popular choices for countertops. But then there's the question of which is better: granite or quartz?
Granite is considered to have an advantage over quartz in many ways, according to many construction experts and granite suppliers around the world. So, here are some of the most important reasons why granite is considered a superior choice for countertops than quartz.
1) Granite is durable than quartz.
Though both materials have been shown to have excellent scratch resistance, it all comes down to how they are treated during use. For example, if you spend most of your time chopping, cooking, and baking, using hot pans and pots, shifting heavy mixing bowls, and utilising crockpots and stand mixers, granite may outperform quartz. Granite is commonly used by architects and building professionals to create worktops so that they can last for years without requiring much care.
2) Quartz is more prone to burns when placed in a hot saucepan.
Granite forms under high temperatures and is, predictably, impermeable to high temperatures. Hot pots and pans do not harm the surface, but they may damage any sealant used on them. Quartz, on the other hand, isn't nearly as heat resistant. All of the world's best natural stone manufacturers advise against placing hot things on the quartz surface. This is one of the reasons that granite countertops are so popular in both residential and commercial kitchens.
3) Granite is more resistant to scratches than quartz.
Quartz's reactivity to scratches is attributed to the same substance that renders it susceptible to heat damage. While quartz does not scratch easily in normal use, it is more prone than granite to suffer scratches from sliding knives or falling pots. Granite, as a strong, rough stone, can withstand you cutting anything straight on its surface. It's so hard that it'll actually dull your blades, so get yourself a wood-cutting piece.
4) Granite repair is simple.
Dishes tend to fall out of cupboards, toddlers drop items on countertops, and adults aren't much better. If you drop something big on granite or beat a corner with a heavy ceramic bowl, it is more likely to chip than quartz. The problem is that such chips are notoriously difficult to fix, while granite is relatively easy to restore and people may be able to do it themselves.
Minor repairs on granite are simple to perform because repair kits are readily accessible at practically every home improvement store. Similar kits are available in quartz, although the repairs are usually more apparent and tougher to polish out.
5) Quartz fades in the sun.
When exposed to direct sunshine for an extended period of time, a smaller number of granite colours fade. This is why stone slabs are occasionally placed in direct sunshine outside. Quartz, on the other hand, fades dramatically in as little as a few weeks in direct sunlight, especially the darker tones. It is best to avoid using it if there is a lot of sunshine in your kitchen.
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