Liston Design Build has been the leading choice for home remodeling in St. Louis for over 30 years. We have helped thousands of clients make their “tired” homes new again and are passionate about turning our clients design vision into a reality. With any remodel, there are countless decisions to make. Our team of experts are there to guide you every step of the way. Today, we would like to talk about selecting the best countertop for a kitchen or bath remodel – the granite vs quartz battle.
Benefits of Quartz Countertops
Upcoming decor trends show that soft neutral tones are growing in popularity. Many homeowners now prefer understated countertops resembling the look of marble or limestone with less movement and pattern. This makes quartz countertops an excellent choice for your kitchen or bath. Quartz comes in a variety of different patterns and colors, giving you beautiful, luxurious options for monotone colors. While resembling the look of natural stone tops, it requires minimal maintenance.
As a kitchen remodeling expert, we also recommend quartz countertops because their strength and durability. Quartz counters are made by combining 93% natural quartz stone with 7% resin binder and some colorant. This creates an extremely hard stone that is stronger than granite or marble. Quartz won’t easily crack or chip. The surface is non-porous unlike granite, which minimizes the worry of stains from wine, acidic products, coffee, and oils. Because of it’s non-porous surface, it is easy to keep your countertops relatively bacteria free.
Benefits of Granite Countertops
Granite, which is 100 percent natural, is still popular choice for countertops. It’s mined from quarries all around the world, cut down to a manageable size, and then polished to a fine finish. No two granite slabs are a-like giving it a custom, luxurious look. Pattern, coloration and the movement of granite is unique on each and every slab. How cool is it to have countertops that are one of a kind!
Granite is also strong and durable. It is, however, porous, which does require some maintenance. With granite countertops, you will want to seal your countertops every one to two years. The process is relatively easy – no different than cleaning your countertops on a daily basis. You simply apply a spray on sealer. Let it sink into the granite for a-while and then wipe away excess. Don’t let sealing your countertops scare you, if you want the unique characteristics that granite can offer.
So the granite vs quartz battle? The final decision is based off of overall design vision for kitchen or bathroom remodel. Are you looking for the “wow” statement countertop that granite can offer? Or are you interested a look that resembles marble and limestone without the maintenance? Liston Design Build is an expert in kitchen and bath remodeling and we won’t be satisfied until your home remodeling project looks just like how you dreamed. Our Design Team will guide your through the process ensuring that you are making the right choice for your remodeled space. We value your opinion during the process and we work with you every step of the way. We serve St. Louis, MO, and the surrounding communities. We serve St. Louis, MO, and the surrounding communities. Call us at (636) 940-9417 to learn more about countertops. You can also schedule a consultation.