Granite vs. Quartz Countertops
Every Wolf home comes standard with granite or quartz counters. Here is how the two compare on uniqueness, sealing and maintenance, stain resistance, and heat.
Granite and quartz often sound like an upgrade, but at Wolf Industries every home comes standard with one or the other.
The options book shows the standard colors next to the premium upgrades. Both are durable, high-end countertop materials. Here’s how they differ.
Comparing granite and quartz countertops
Granite is a natural stone that comes directly from stone quarries. It is cut into thin slabs, polished, and then fabricated into countertops, making each granite slab different in mineral pattern and color. No two counters will be the same, making granite more unique and distinctive. Granite is more porous, so it needs periodic sealing. How often depends on the stone and how much the kitchen gets used. It’s a hard stone, so it stands up well to everyday scratches.
Quartz, on the other hand, is engineered to create its color and pattern by mixing crushed quartz crystal and resin, making the appearance more uniform. Being man-made also means that the colors and patterns can be adjusted. Quartz does not require sealing because of the resin used during fabrication, making it lower maintenance. Resin also makes quartz more resistant to water, staining, and mold and mildew.
Both granite and quartz can handle heat, but direct high-heat exposure is not recommended. It’s best to protect all countertops from high heat.
Want to learn more?
If you would like to see our granite and quartz countertop options, browse the options book, or see finished kitchens in the gallery.