Natural stone
Granite
A tough, heat-resistant natural stone with a huge range of colors and patterns. No two slabs are alike.
CareWipe with warm water and mild soap. Reseal every 1–2 years. If water stops beading, it's time.
Materials
Find the right stone.
An honest overview of each material: how it looks, how it lives and how to care for it.
Engineered stone
Quartz
Engineered from crushed quartz and resin for a consistent, non-porous surface that's easy to live with.
CareNo sealing needed. Mild soap and water; avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive pads.
Natural stone
Marble
Timeless, with soft veining and a luminous depth. Develops a lived-in patina many homeowners love.
CareWipe spills quickly, use a pH-neutral cleaner and reseal every 6–12 months. Honed hides etching best.
Natural stone
Quartzite
Very hard natural stone that often looks like marble but performs more like granite.
CareMild soap and water. Reseal about once a year.
Natural stone
Soapstone
Matte and velvety, naturally non-porous, and darkens to a rich charcoal with oiling.
CareNo sealing. Mineral oil every few weeks at first for an even color.
At a glance
Comparison.
| Material | Durability | Heat | Stains | Maintenance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ | Seal every 1–2 yrs | $$ |
| Quartz | ●●●●● | ●●●○○ | ●●●●● | None | $$ |
| Marble | ●●●○○ | ●●●●○ | ●●○○○ | Seal every 6–12 mo | $$$ |
| Quartzite | ●●●●● | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ | Seal yearly | $$$ |
| Soapstone | ●●●○○ | ●●●●● | ●●●●● | Optional oiling | $$–$$$ |
Questions
Frequently asked.
Can I pick out my exact slab?
Yes, and we encourage it. We'll take you to our partner showrooms and slab yards and walk the slabs with you.
How long will my project take?
Every project is different, so we don't quote a standard timeline. Once we've seen your plans, we'll give you a schedule for your project.
Do you have a showroom?
We're fabricators and installers, so instead of a showroom we have our own fabrication facility. For choosing stone, we take you to our partner showrooms, where the selection is far bigger than any single showroom could hold.
Do you remove old countertops?
We can. Mention it in your inquiry and we'll include tear-out and disposal in your quote.
Do cabinets need to be installed first?
Yes. We template on installed, level cabinets for the most accurate fit. If we're doing your cabinetry too, we schedule both together.
Still deciding on stone?
We’ll help you choose, and take you to our partner showrooms.