What lasts longer: quartz or granite?

• <div><p>Quartz is more durable than granite, so it should last longer. However, it does have one weakness: It can be damaged by extreme heat, so exercise caution with cooking pans. Granite is durable, but it’s also porous, which invites stains when liquids are left sitting on a countertop. With this in mind, clean up spills promptly and reseal the countertops every year. Beyond that, granite can be damaged by a high-impact blow. </p></div>

What can damage granite countertops?

• <div><p>Acid can seriously damage granite countertops and lead to etching and erosion. This is why cleaning with vinegar isn’t recommended. Other acidic items that you should keep away from your granite countertops include:</p><ul><li><p>Citrus</p></li><li><p>Acetone nail polish remover</p></li><li><p>Tomatoes</p></li><li><p>Ammonia</p></li></ul><p>In addition, always steer clear of using bleach on or around your granite as it will degrade the countertop’s sealant quickly.</p></div>

Which is better: quartz or Silestone?

• <div><p>Silestone® is a brand of quartz countertops; one isn’t necessarily better, but they have their differences. Silestone® costs slightly more than the average quartz countertop because you’re paying for the brand name and unique features. For example, Silestone® is often more sustainable than regular quartz because you can purchase varieties made with recycled materials. It also has antibacterial properties and design options some homeowners prefer. Plus, you can use it across your whole kitchen rather than solely for countertops.</p></div>

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Last update on October 16, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
John and the team at Topaz Remodeling exceeded our expectations. He kept the project on schedule and even finished a few days early. Our kitchen looks like something out of a magazine! Every guest that walks in compliments the quartz countertops and custom cabinets
Topaz Remodeling, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2023
Loving the new kitchen, we got Quartz countertops along with new tile and flooring. Very pleased with the work they did, Jeff was great
NW Remodeling & Dev Corp.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very professional and quick! Our countertops look great.
I. D. Granite Tile, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
I love working with Jerrod and his crew. Jerrod is extremely knowledgeable about his profession and easy to talk to as well. He let me decide on the stone i like, then asked me to join him at the stone yard in picking them out. I end up deciding on Montana Rockworks - a mixture of 3 different...
Archstone Masonry
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Reviewed in November 2014
My wife and I had spent a few months researching different companies to replace our existing laminate countertops and almost gave up. The kitchen companies were not too interested in us because we simply wanted a countertop replaced and not the entire kitchen. Most of them were also booked...
Granite & Marble Specialties
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Reviewed in November 2014
I stopped by their Seattle showroom and they showed me different options for what I wanted along with pricing estimates. Angela also suggested that I stop by their workshop in Woodinville to see slabs. I found a slab at the workshop and then we set a date for someone to come out and measure. The...
Avrio Surfaces
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Reviewed in August 2014
We wanted to replace our old laminate countertops with granite. After talking to numerous fabricators, looking at hundreds of slabs of granite and educating myself throughly on the subject, I finally found two slabs of granite that I really liked at Northwest Stone. Lesya came to measured and...
NORTHWEST STONE FABRICATORS
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Reviewed in November 2013
We contracted with Precision to install new granite countertops in our kitchen and pantry/laundry room, a total of about 110 square feet of granite. The completed installation looks good, with the exception of the matching at one of the two seams. In spite of the good looking result, we...
Precision Countertops
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Reviewed in October 2013
Stone Pros was excellent. Glenn can be hard to reach, but he always returned my calls. He and his team are very hard workers and they even came on Saturdays to accomodate my schedule for templating and final install. Glenn was very informative on the phone. He explained to me the different...
STONE PROS Marble & Granite, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2013
cleaned kitchen floor and countertops, etc. very well
A&K House Cleaning
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