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Discover the key differences between quartz, granite, and marble kitchen worktops. Learn about durability, maintenance, cost, aesthetics, and which material suits your kitchen best. Get expert insights to make the right choice!<br><br>
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EXCEL MARBLE Quartz, Granite & Marble Kitchen Worktops A Comparative Guide [excel marble] | [9/7/25]
Introduction • Kitchen worktops are the surfaces used in kitchens for food preparation and other activities. • Choosing the right material is important for durability, maintenance, cost, and aesthetics. • Quartz, granite, and marble are among the most popular choices for kitchen worktops worldwide. • This presentation compares these materials to help you make an informed decision.
MATERIAL OVERVIEW: QUARTZ • Quartz worktops are engineered stones made by combining crushed natural quartz with resin and pigments. • Appearance: Offers a uniform and consistent look with a wide range of colors and patterns. • Key properties: Non-porous, highly stain-resistant, durable, and resistant to scratches. • Pros: Low maintenance, hygienic, wide design options, highly durable. • Cons: Can be damaged by excessive heat, edges may chip if hit hard.
MATERIAL OVERVIEW: GRANITE • Granite is a natural igneous rock quarried from the earth. • Appearance: Features natural veining and speckled patterns; each slab is unique. • Key properties: Heat-resistant, hard and durable but porous and requires sealing. • Pros: Very heat resistant, highly durable, natural beauty. • Cons: Needs periodic sealing, can stain if not sealed properly, heavier than engineered stone.
MATERIAL OVERVIEW: MARBLE • Marble is a natural metamorphic rock formed under heat and pressure. • Appearance: Known for elegant, flowing veins and a classic luxurious look. • Key properties: Softer than granite, porous, sensitive to acidic substances (like lemon juice). • Pros: Timeless beauty, adds luxury and value, unique veining. • Cons: Easily scratched and stained, requires regular sealing and care, less heat resistant.