Frequently asked questions about countertops
1. What is your style?
2. How and how often do you use kitchen countertops?
Depending on the style of life, some people use kitchen countertops quite often and if you have kids, then probably there are going to be some spills. But some people travel a lot, or they eat out a lot, so the use of their kitchens is very minimal, and in this case, even marble can be used. Marble considered to be more fragile than granite and quartz.
But if it’s a busy kitchen with kids with lots of meals and a lot of snacks in between, then more durable and sealed really well countertop would be more appropriate. At Stone Spirit Inc in Orlando, Florida, we can seal the granite up to 15 years, so you can feel safe. And quartz is already pre-sealed.
3. How much maintenance do you want to have?
Many materials come with a long list of upkeep demands and others need minimal maintenance. Granite is an excellent surface for kitchen, as it is extremely resistant to scratching, cracking and staining, and is impervious to heat.
Since it is a poriouse stone, it needs to be sealed properly, but once it is sealed, it will hold any daily activities in the kitchen, even hot pans can be left on granite and it won’t leave any marks. This makes granite an ideal choice for countertops. Quartz is about 92% natural. Quarts countertops are man-made engineered by combining 90% natural hard mineral (crushed stone) with 8-10% resins, polymers and pigments. The combination forms granite-like surface.
These are the questions about countertops that are often asked.
