Granite vs Quartz vs Marble Countertops
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The countertop material debate centers on aesthetics versus practicality. Granite offers natural beauty and heat resistance but needs annual sealing. Quartz dominates new installations with consistent patterning and zero maintenance. Marble delivers unmatched elegance for baking surfaces but stains and scratches easily, requiring careful daily maintenance.
Granite
$40-$200
installed cost per sq ft
Annual sealing
maintenance required
Excellent (hot pans safe)
heat resistance
Good (when sealed)
stain resistance
High (classic appeal)
resale value impact
Quartz
$50-$150
installed cost per sq ft
None (never seal)
maintenance required
Moderate (use trivets)
heat resistance
Excellent (non-porous)
stain resistance
High (modern preference)
resale value impact
Marble
$75-$250
installed cost per sq ft
Regular sealing, careful use
maintenance required
Good
heat resistance
Poor (porous, etches from acid)
stain resistance
Very high (luxury perception)
resale value impact
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