Can't decide: Granite or Quartz kitchen countertop?
We are in the process of re-doing parts of our kitchen and cannot decide between counter tops. My husband prefers the black granite, while I am beginning to like a white quartz with maybe some glass colored stones.
My question relates more to care: Anyone have either of the two surfaces, and what do you like and hate about them? How easy are they to keep clean? Is there anything I should know about how to clean quartz countertops? Do you have to polish them dry with a towel each time? Can they air dry? I'm worried that the black granite might show more streaks unless wiped dry each time.
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I personally prefer Quartz. So much easier to care for.
I HATE black granite. I have it in two of my bathrooms. It is stained and spotted all the time.
Hi,
has you thought to compromise and go for a Formica /Laminate top, then if you don't like it, it will be cheaper to replace or cover over.
Which one did you end up going with?