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Calacatta Venatino



Calacatta Venatino

Calacatta Venatino Quartz Stone | Jumbo Size, Book Matching, Polished Finish | StoneX USA

STONEX USA | Quartz | NEW | STONEXPEDIA

Elevate your interior design with the timeless elegance and exceptional durability of Calacatta Venatino quartz stone, exclusively available at StoneX USA. This premium quartz slab is meticulously crafted to blend luxurious aesthetics with outstanding performance, making it the perfect choice for a variety of applications. Here’s what makes Calacatta Venatino quartz stone a standout option:

  • Jumbo Size (127’’ X 64’’): The Calacatta Venatino quartz slab is available in an impressive jumbo size, ideal for creating expansive countertops, large kitchen islands, and other substantial surfaces. This generous dimension reduces the need for seams, offering a seamless and opulent look that enhances the visual appeal of any space.

  • Book Matching: Calacatta Venatino quartz stone features the exquisite book matching technique, where adjacent slabs mirror each other to create a stunning, continuous pattern. This unique feature adds a touch of sophistication and artistry to any installation, making it a focal point in your design.

  • Thickness 3 cm: With a substantial thickness of 3 cm, Calacatta Venatino quartz slabs provide excellent durability and strength. This significant thickness ensures that the stone can withstand heavy use, making it a reliable choice for both residential and commercial applications.

  • Finish: Polished: The polished finish of Calacatta Venatino quartz stone enhances its natural beauty, providing a sleek, glossy surface that is easy to clean and maintain. The polished finish reflects light beautifully, adding a touch of brightness and elegance to any room.

Why Choose Calacatta Venatino Quartz from StoneX USA?

At StoneX USA, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality quartz products. Calacatta Venatino quartz stone exemplifies our commitment to excellence, combining stunning visual appeal with superior functionality. Here are some additional benefits of choosing Calacatta Venatino:

  • Aesthetic Versatility: The timeless beauty of Calacatta Venatino quartz makes it suitable for various design styles, from modern to traditional. Its elegant appearance can complement any décor, adding value and sophistication to your space.

  • Low Maintenance: Unlike natural stone, quartz is non-porous, making it resistant to stains, scratches, and bacteria. This feature ensures that Calacatta Venatino quartz stone is a low-maintenance option, ideal for busy kitchens and high-traffic areas.

  • Environmental Sustainability: Quartz is an environmentally friendly material. By choosing Calacatta Venatino, you are selecting a sustainable option that reduces the impact on natural resources, making it a responsible choice for your projects.

Enhance your interiors with the unmatched quality and beauty of Calacatta Venatino quartz stone from StoneX USA. Whether you are renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or any other area, Calacatta Venatino is the perfect choice to bring your vision to life.

For more information or to place an order, visit our website or contact us directly. Experience the exceptional quality and elegance of Calacatta Venatino quartz stone from StoneX USA.

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Calacatta Old Stain


Calacatta Old Stain

Calacatta Old Stain

Calacatta Old Stain Quartz Stone | Jumbo Size, Book Matching, Polished Finish | StoneX USA

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Enhance your space with the timeless elegance and superior durability of Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone, exclusively available at StoneX USA. This premium quartz slab is designed to combine luxurious aesthetics with exceptional performance, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications. Here’s why Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone stands out:

  • Jumbo Size (127’’ X 64’’): The Calacatta Old Stain quartz slab is available in a generous jumbo size, perfect for creating expansive countertops, large kitchen islands, and other substantial surfaces. The significant dimensions minimize seams, providing a seamless and luxurious look that enhances the visual appeal of any space.

  • Book Matching: Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone features the exquisite book matching technique, where adjacent slabs mirror each other to create a stunning, continuous pattern. This unique feature adds a touch of sophistication and artistry to any installation, making it a focal point in your design.

  • Thickness 3 cm: With a robust thickness of 3 cm, Calacatta Old Stain quartz slabs offer excellent durability and strength. This significant thickness ensures that the stone can withstand heavy use, making it a reliable choice for both residential and commercial applications.

  • Finish: Polished: The polished finish of Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone enhances its natural beauty, providing a sleek, glossy surface that is easy to clean and maintain. The polished finish reflects light beautifully, adding a touch of brightness and elegance to any room.

Why Choose Calacatta Old Stain Quartz from StoneX USA?

At StoneX USA, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality quartz products. Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone exemplifies our commitment to excellence, combining stunning visual appeal with superior functionality. Here are some additional benefits of choosing Calacatta Old Stain:

  • Aesthetic Versatility: The timeless beauty of Calacatta Old Stain quartz makes it suitable for various design styles, from modern to traditional. Its elegant appearance can complement any décor, adding value and sophistication to your space.

  • Low Maintenance: Unlike natural stone, quartz is non-porous, making it resistant to stains, scratches, and bacteria. This feature ensures that Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone is a low-maintenance option, ideal for busy kitchens and high-traffic areas.

  • Environmental Sustainability: Quartz is an environmentally friendly material. By choosing Calacatta Old Stain, you are selecting a sustainable option that reduces the impact on natural resources, making it a responsible choice for your projects.

Upgrade your interiors with the unmatched quality and beauty of Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone from StoneX USA. Whether you are renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or any other area, Calacatta Old Stain is the perfect choice to bring your vision to life.

For more information or to place an order, visit our website or contact us directly. Experience the exceptional quality and elegance of Calacatta Old Stain quartz stone from StoneX USA.

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Calacatta Neo Gold



Calacatta Neo Gold

Calacatta Neo Gold Quartz Stone | Super Jumbo Size, Polished Finish | StoneX USA

STONEX USA | Quartz | NEW | STONEXPEDIA

Elevate your space with the luxurious elegance and exceptional durability of Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone, exclusively available at StoneX USA. This premium quartz slab is designed to combine stunning aesthetics with outstanding performance, making it a perfect choice for a variety of applications. Here’s why Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone is an excellent choice:

  • Super Jumbo Size (138’’ X 79’’): The Calacatta Neo Gold quartz slab comes in an impressive super jumbo size, ideal for creating expansive countertops, large kitchen islands, and other extensive surfaces. This substantial dimension reduces the need for seams, offering a seamless and opulent look that enhances the visual appeal of any space.

  • Thickness 2 & 3 cm: Available in both 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, Calacatta Neo Gold quartz slabs offer versatility and strength. The 2 cm option is perfect for sleek, contemporary designs, while the 3 cm option provides extra durability for high-traffic areas, ensuring longevity and resilience in both residential and commercial applications.

  • Finish: Polished: The polished finish of Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone enhances its natural beauty, providing a sleek, glossy surface that is easy to clean and maintain. The polished finish reflects light beautifully, adding a touch of brightness and elegance to any room.

Why Choose Calacatta Neo Gold Quartz from StoneX USA?

At StoneX USA, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality quartz products. Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone exemplifies our dedication to excellence, combining stunning visual appeal with superior functionality. Here are some additional benefits of choosing Calacatta Neo Gold:

  • Aesthetic Versatility: The timeless beauty of Calacatta Neo Gold quartz makes it suitable for various design styles, from modern to traditional. Its elegant appearance can complement any décor, adding value and sophistication to your space.

  • Low Maintenance: Unlike natural stone, quartz is non-porous, making it resistant to stains, scratches, and bacteria. This feature ensures that Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone is a low-maintenance option, ideal for busy kitchens and high-traffic areas.

  • Environmental Sustainability: Quartz is an environmentally friendly material. By choosing Calacatta Neo Gold, you are selecting a sustainable option that reduces the impact on natural resources, making it a responsible choice for your projects.

Upgrade your interiors with Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone from StoneX USA and experience the perfect blend of elegance, durability, and practicality. Whether you are renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or any other area, Calacatta Neo Gold is the ideal choice to bring your vision to life.

For more information or to place an order, visit our website or contact us directly. Transform your space with the unmatched quality and beauty of Calacatta Neo Gold quartz stone from StoneX USA.

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4 Things That Stone Suppliers & Fabricators Alike Wished You Knew When Selecting Your Countertops. Curious?

The idea of installing new stone countertops is usually thrilling—and sometimes a bit scary—because you’ll be living with the decisions you make today for years to come.

No one expects consumers to be experts on stone fabrication or installation, but the better educated you are, the better your odds of having a smooth experience and a happily ever after. Here are a few things industry professionals wish their customers knew.

1-Know Your Stone

Just a generation or two ago, consumers were limited to just a handful of stone choices, both in terms of type and color. Now you need only walk into a stone yard to see an astonishing range of granite, quartzite, marble, quartz, and more. Choose wisely. Harder stones like granite are workhorses, perfect for high-traffic kitchens where durability counts. Softer stones like marble require more care to ensure lasting beauty and can be better choices for bathroom vanities. We educate the end user on what to expect as far as wear, tear, and maintenance here at StoneX USA. There’s a trend toward white marbles right now. For instance, marble has been predominantly used in European homes for centuries and many love how it slowly patinas with subtle etches from use over time. It’s a “living surface” which tells a story of their family over the years. Conversely, someone who wants the surface to always look like the day it came out of the showroom and was installed in their home, or for a growing family who’s likely to subject the countertop to spills, splashes, scratches, and more, it may not be the right choice. Understanding your material options before making your decision can ensure your likelihood of making the right choice for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

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2-Make it Your Own

It’s not enough to select the stone from a Suppliers showroom. Fabricators recommend that you also visit their shop to meet with them. It’s a fabricator’s job to cut and shape your selected slab to fit your exact cabinet dimensions. They will also be responsible for quoting and ordering your selected material. To fabricate your stone, they first make a template of your counters with cutouts for the sink, faucet, and cooktop. If seaming is needed, and most installations require at least one seam, you should collaborate with your fabricator on positioning based on aesthetics as well as technical and logical considerations. The same goes for the length of the overhang for island seating if applicable.

Furthermore, because stones have natural variations and sometimes movement, you should work with your fabricator in determining the best part of the slab to use in the most visible areas, such as the island or peninsula, and which part you may want to position in a less prominent section like your coffee pot side, perhaps because of natural pits or fissures not fond of. Tastes vary from one consumer to the next. Maybe you like the odd inclusion as they add character to your stone, while others may prefer uniformity. In any case, it allows you, the consumer and homeowner, to be a part of the process. This is your home. It’s where your kids do their homework, it’s where you and they relax after dinner, enjoy a bottle of wine with friends etc. You’re going to be spending a lot of time there. As such, you will want to be involved in the process from start to finish including working with your fabricator on the layout, edge profile selection, possibly book matching of veining or incorporating your favorite part of the slab into your most prominent area of your kitchen and other such details surrounding the fabrication of your project.


3-Don’t Be Thrown a Curveball During the Quoting Process

When budgeting your project, be aware of what goes into pricing so there are no surprises to you. No two slabs are alike, which is the beauty of natural stones and what distinguishes yours from the rest. Keep in mind, the cost of the slab is just one part of it. Prices rise the higher the grade of material and the more “exotic” the stone is, but don’t fret. There are plenty of budget-friendly options available here as well. Offering 12 Price Tier Points and 7 different material types in over 350 color options, you can find multiple options that you not only like but can afford. Labor costs can range from 20-50% of your total countertop costs according to some recent studies. As a result, decorative edging profiles, edge thickness, certain finishes, extra cutouts, and your backsplash heights all plan an important part in your quoting process and factor into your price breakdown (Bid) from a fabricator for each stone selection. In addition, some stones are simply more challenging to work with than others and may require more time to fabricate and install and thus will be higher priced than other less exotic or less problematic stones when estimating your project’s fabrication cost. So when shopping around, it’s important to understand exactly what goes into their pricing bids.

Exotic

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Some companies will attract their customers with very low-price estimations and then a la carte everything that goes into the job, from the sink cutouts to the edging so on and so forth. In the end, the customer may end up paying more for their job than they might have with another fabricator’s preliminary big though it may have been slightly higher. This is why it is so important for the homeowner to get several bids, understand their material selections and the limitation of their project before ultimately deciding on a shop that you feel most comfortable working with both in pricing, communicating with them and their shops reviews.


4-Prepare Your Home for Install

On the day of installation, make sure there is a clear path to your front door, along the driveway and walkways, as well as easy access to your kitchen, bathrooms, or work areas. You will need to turn off and disconnect any water source from your faucets in your kitchen or bathrooms. Additionally, you will need to move any pieces of furniture that may obstruct the path, so that installers don’t have to navigate the terrain carrying a thousand-pound payload. And, of course, keep any small children and pets out of the work zone for their safety and ours. Your old counters should be free and clear of any items including small appliances, dishes, and especially items of value or personal significance for easy removal if required. We do not want to find ourselves liable for something that might mistakenly get damaged when this can be easily prevented by moving. It is our utmost goal to make the entire experience from start to finish enjoyable for you and your family and wish only to add to your home’s beauty and esthetics while offering our services.


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Calacatta Nova


Calacatta Nova

Calacatta Nova

STONEX USA | Quartz | NEW | STONEXPEDIA

Calacatta Nova Quartz is a magnificent engineered stone that captures the essence of Calacatta marble with a contemporary twist. With its striking white background and bold veining, this quartz creates a sense of luxury and sophistication in any space.

Calacatta Nova Quartz features a pristine white base with prominent veining that traverses the surface. The veins, in shades of gray and taupe, make a bold statement against the white backdrop, showcasing a modern interpretation of the classic Calacatta marble. Each slab of Calacatta Nova Quartz exhibits unique veining patterns, adding depth and character to every design.

 Characteristics

  • Striking Appearance: Calacatta Nova Quartz showcases a stunning aesthetic with a striking white background and bold veining that gives it a contemporary twist while capturing the essence of Calacatta marble.

  • Bold Veining: The quartz features prominent veining patterns that make a bold statement on the surface. The veins typically range in shades of gray and taupe, creating a captivating contrast against the white backdrop.

  • Unique Slabs: Each slab of Calacatta Nova Quartz is unique, exhibiting distinct veining patterns and color variations. This uniqueness adds depth and individuality to any design.

  • Durability: Calacatta Nova Quartz is highly durable and resilient, offering resistance against scratches, stains, and heat. It is suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

  • Low Maintenance: This quartz requires minimal maintenance, making it easy to care for. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is typically sufficient to keep its radiant appearance intact.

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Calacatta Swing


Calacatta Swing

Calacatta Swing

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Calacatta Swing Quartz is a stunning engineered stone that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its striking white background and bold veining, this quartz brings a sense of movement and energy to any space.

Calacatta Swing Quartz features a pristine white base with sweeping veining that resembles the motion of a rhythmic dance. The veins, in shades of gray and taupe, create a dynamic and visually captivating effect, adding a touch of drama to the design. Each slab of Calacatta Swing Quartz showcases unique veining patterns, ensuring a one-of-a-kind look for every installation.

 Characteristics

  • Striking Appearance: Calacatta Swing Quartz showcases a stunning aesthetic with a bold white background and sweeping veining that resembles the motion of a rhythmic dance.

  • Dynamic Veining: The quartz features sweeping veins in shades of gray and taupe, creating a dynamic and visually captivating effect that adds a touch of drama to any space.

  • Unique Slabs: Each slab of Calacatta Swing Quartz is unique, displaying distinct veining patterns and color variations. This uniqueness adds depth and individuality to any design.

  • Durability: Calacatta Swing Quartz is highly durable and resilient, offering resistance against scratches, stains, and heat. It is suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

  • Low Maintenance: This quartz requires minimal maintenance, making it easy to care for. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is typically sufficient to maintain its radiant appearance.

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Carrara Massa

Carrara Massa
Carrara Massa

Carrara Massa

Carrara Massa

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Carrara Massa Quartz is a stunning engineered stone that emulates the timeless beauty of Carrara marble. With its elegant white background and subtle veining, this quartz brings a touch of sophistication and luxury to any space.

Carrara Massa Quartz features a pristine white base with delicate and fine veining in shades of gray. The veins meander across the surface, creating a gentle and natural appearance reminiscent of authentic Carrara marble. Each slab of Carrara Massa Quartz is unique, showcasing its own distinct veining patterns and variations.

 Characteristics

  • Timeless Beauty: Carrara Massa Quartz emulates the timeless beauty of Carrara marble with its elegant white background and subtle veining, bringing a sense of sophistication and luxury to any space.

  • Subtle Veining: The quartz features delicate and fine veining in shades of gray that meander across the surface, creating a natural and gentle appearance reminiscent of authentic Carrara marble.

  • Unique Slabs: Each slab of Carrara Massa Quartz is unique, showcasing its own distinct veining patterns and variations, ensuring a one-of-a-kind look for every installation.

  • Durability: Carrara Massa Quartz is highly durable and resistant to scratches, stains, and heat. It is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use, making it suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

  • Low Maintenance: This quartz requires minimal maintenance, making it easy to care for. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is typically sufficient to keep it looking its best.

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Fresco Antico

Fresco Antico
Fresco Antico
Fresco Antico

Fresco Antico

Fresco Antico

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Fresco Antico Quartz is a captivating engineered stone that combines the beauty of natural marble with the durability and practicality of quartz. With its elegant and sophisticated appearance, this quartz adds a touch of luxury to any space.

Fresco Antico Quartz features a creamy white background with delicate and intricate veining in soft gray and beige tones. The veining pattern is reminiscent of the brushstrokes found in ancient frescoes, hence the name “Fresco Antico.” Each slab of Fresco Antico Quartz showcases its unique veining patterns, ensuring a distinctive and visually stunning look.

 Characteristics

  • Elegant Appearance: Fresco Antico Quartz showcases an elegant and sophisticated appearance, combining a creamy white background with delicate and intricate veining in soft gray and beige tones.

  • Intricate Veining: The quartz features veining patterns that resemble the brushstrokes found in ancient frescoes, adding a unique and artistic touch to the stone’s design.

  • Unique Slabs: Each slab of Fresco Antico Quartz is unique, displaying distinct veining patterns and variations, ensuring a one-of-a-kind look for every installation.

  • Durability: Fresco Antico Quartz is highly durable and resistant to scratches, stains, and heat. It is designed to withstand the demands of daily use, making it suitable for both residential and commercial applications.

  • Low Maintenance: This quartz requires minimal maintenance, making it easy to care for. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is typically sufficient to preserve its exquisite beauty.

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Understanding the Differences Between Granite and Marble

When it comes to natural stone countertops, two of the most popular options on the market are granite and marble. While they may seem similar at first glance, there are some key differences to note between these material types that can affect your decision when selecting which material you’d prefer to use for your next project. In this blog, we will break down the key characteristics of both granite and marbles in order to help you make the best informed decision.

First, lets talk about Granite.

Granite is an igneous rock. Igneous rocks are formed deep beneath the earth’s crust. Granite is comprised of several minerals which include quartz and mica, but it’s primary mineral is Feldspar. The amount of Fedspar within a granite is actually what gives the ingenous stone the identy of a granite. Granite is formed from molten magma deep beneath the earth’s crust and contains high contents of metal oxides. Durring its heating and cooling process, (Metamorphism) its minerals form a course interlocking grain pattern. This is another key identifying characteristic of Granite. The formation of It, and the minerals it’s comprised of, are why it is a very durable and heat-resistant stone that today has become quite popular for use in kitchen countertop applications as well as many other applications such as headstones, park benches, outdoor bbqs, buildig facing, floor tiles, and the list goes on. Granites have a natural beauty and uniqueness to them which cannot be compared to that of engineered stones. With its wide range of colors patterns, and variations (even within the same color family), each slab is truly one of a kind. This is why no two bundles of the same color type look exactly alike.

Next lets talk about Marbles.

Marbles are also metamorphic rocks. They are comprised of some sedimentary minerals like dolomite, calcite and limestone (which are formed by sedimentation of the earth’s materials occuring mainly inside large bodies of water) and a few other clay type minerals. Durring the Metamophic process, variable crystalization occures to the original mineral (carbonate) while under extreme heat and pressure. This causes the minerals to form tiny interlocking grains fuzing them together. Though comprised of softer sedimentary minerals, the crystalization that occured under intense heat, pressure and time, help to make these minerals stronger and more durrable than other softer, sedimentary stones such as limestone, onyx, and travertines.

Marbles are typically classified by two primary minerals and classified as either Dolomitic or Calcite. Dolomitic marbles are generally a bit more durrable than the Calcite Marbles and can resist acid attack more than Calcite marbles. In their pure form, marble are crystalline and have a sugar like appearance. As ground mineral pass through the rocks, they form vein patterns or colors. Marble’s appearance certainly is a “timeless look” and it’s beauty and elegance has been highly sought after and widely popular for generations. Though used in many architectural features in historical buildings around the word, today, they are also used as a popular choice for bathroom vanities, decorative furniture pieces, stone accent walls, shower surrounds, as well as cut into mosaic tiles and carved into various sculptures and trinkets.

Marble is a heat-resistant stone because of the metamorphic process it went through, however it is not as durable as granite because of its comprised softer minerals, and therefore it is more prone to scratching, staining, and acid etching. Because of it’s softer nature, marbles do require more caution and care than granites do. With that being said, their vein styled patterns and pure white underbases are tough match to compete with in terms of beauty and elegance thus making them a desirous material to incorporate into building projects and design around.  

So how does one decide which one works best for them?

When choosing between granite or marble for your home renovation or new build project , it is important to recognize their differences in mineral makeup and to consider your needs, care rutiens and preferences for the application you with to use the stone for. For example: If you’re looking for a durable and low-maintenance surface that can withstand just about any wear and tear you can throw at it as well as plan for consistent daily use, granites may be the best stone option for you. However, if you prefer the elegance of a lighter marble and are willing to put in the extra effort to care for your countertops and prioritize their cleanliness, a marble may be a perfectly fine option. The application of your stone should play a huge role in your decision as well as your daily practices. Some applications may demand durrability for you and your family, while others, do not require as much. For example: the use of a marble in a bathroom for a vanity or shower surround where colorful and potentially staining liquids are not really used, therefore is not really an issue.  

At StoneX USA, we offer a wide range of natural stone countertop options including many granites and marbles colors as well as quartzites, dolomites, and soapstones. We also offer several engineered stone options such as quartz and porcelain slabs. Our expert sales team here can assist you throughout the process of selecting the right material option for your home project, and provide you with a fabricator referral list for some of our business partners who offer professional fabrication and installation services if you do not already have a shop you are working through. Stop in today to get started on making some material selections for your next home renovation project, and get inspired by the many stone options we have available for you right here in our West Allis, WI showroom.


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Granite vs. Marble – Pros and Cons: Which one is better for your countertop needs?


When it comes to choosing the right countertop material for your kitchen, there are many options to consider. Two of the most popular material options are granite and marble. While both are esthetically beautiful and in their practical applications pretty durrable, they have some distinct qualities that might make one a more suitable option for your needs over the other. In this post, we will take a closer look at the pros and cons of each stone type as to better help you in making the right and informed decision for you countertop needs.

Granite Countertops: Pros and Cons

Granite is a natural stone that is mined from quarries all over the world. It is one of the hardest and most durable material type in the countertop market today, making it one of the most popular choices for kitchen countertops. Here are some of the pros and cons of granite countertops:

Pros:

  • Extremely durable and resistant to scratches, heat, and staining.
  • Available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and surface textures which are each all uniquely different.
  • Adds beauty and value to your home.

Cons:

  • Contains pores (like all natural stones). A light colored one could potentially stain if not sealed properly.
  • Requires sealing periodically to keep your stone protected and at its best.
  • Can be expensive, depending on the type of granite you may choose as some do contain large quartz crystals and are therefore more rare.
  • Mostly come in grainular patterns that are busier or more colorful than some marbles and engineered stones.

Marble Countertops: Pros and Cons

Marble is another natural stone that is prized for its beauty and elegance. It is widely used and highly sought after. It is a softer stone in mineral hardness than granite which means it may require more caution and care in certain application. Here are some of the pros and cons of marble countertops:

Pros:

  • Classic and timeless look that adds elegance to any kitchen and value to any home.
  • They can come in neutral colors and shades (less busy in pattern compared to granite)
  • Resistant to heat

Cons:

  • Soft and porous, which means it can scratch if not cared for and exercising caution.  
  • Requires Sealing (like all natural stone). Can and will stain if not sealed properly.
  • Can be expensive, depending on the type of marble and its rarity.

So, which one will be the best option for you?

Ultimately, the choice between granite and marble comes down to personal preference, cleaning habbits, the needs of your countertop in different applications. (Examples: vacation home that is rarely used, a retired couple that may not cook a lot and are very tidy, a busy active family with kids that may cook frequently) Every family is different and each one’s needs and preferences vary. If you’re looking for a highly durable material that can withstand heavy use and abuse, granite may be the best option for you.

However, if you want a classic and elegant look that has a less busy pattern than granites or maybe you are not bothered about care of maintenance or being cautious with your counterotop or even maybe the look of a warn marble is appealing to you. In all these cases, a marble might work great for you.

At StoneX USA, we offer a wide range of granites, marbles, and other natural stone products to suit your needs. We also stock several engineered stone options like quartz and porcelain slabs. Contact us or stop in today to learn more about our products and services and to view our many material options that we have available for you.

At StoneX USA, we offer a wide range of granite, marble, and other natural stone products to suit your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.

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