Granite vs. Quartz Countertops

Selecting the best Kitchen countertop material goes beyond aesthetics. Learning the differences and advantages between granite and quartz can help you choose what's best for your Kitchen and how you live in your new home.

Granite is an included feature at Alton.

Granite Countertops

Granite is a natural stone that is durable and made up of feldspar and quartz. Granite comes from quarries, and the raw materials are polished into uniform slabs that typically range in thickness from 2 - 3 centimeters. Granite comes in various color options with speckled variants. Since every granite slab is unique, countertop appearances may look different from the sample you see in the Design Gallery.

There are different granite levels, determined by the slab's aesthetics and the number of soft materials in the piece.

Granite Countertop Benefits:

• Adds an elevated appearance to your Kitchen
• Heat resistant
• Durable and does not easily chip or scratch
• Highly resistant to bacteria and stains
• Low maintenance, with the need to reseal countertop surface on occasion

Kolter Homes uses Cambria, which is a premium quartz manufactured in Minnesota.

Quartz Countertops

If designing a stunning Kitchen that requires little maintenance is a priority in your next new home, then quartz may be your countertop of choice. Cambria quartz is sustainably sourced, offers American craftsmanship and a lifetime warranty.

Quartz is an engineered stone, consisting of quartz chips and dust, and bound together with resin. Cambria quartz countertops come in a broad selection of color and design options. Because it is manufactured, a quartz countertop should be consistent with the samples presented in the Design Gallery.

Quartz Countertops

• Adds a luxurious appearance to your Kitchen
• Harder and more durable than granite
• Nonporous and resistant to bacteria and stains
• Environmentally friendly
• No maintenance required