Quartz and granite countertops are priced similarly per square foot with granite counters having the wider variation in price.
Comparison granite and quartz countertops.
Granite countertops are priced similarly to quartz counters.
As with any material the visual differences between granite and quartz are a matter of taste.
The resulting surface is non porous meaning it is more stain resistant than granite and requires less maintenance overall.
Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
Both countertop materials are overwhelmingly made of natural materials but granite countertops come out slightly ahead since they are made from 100 percent stone while quartz is roughly 93 percent natural materials with the remainder comprised of color pigments and polymer resins that bond the materials together.
The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.
Sometimes quartz is more expensive due to the treatments it receives during manufacturing.
Some people prefer the natural and unique look of granite countertops.
Granite countertop colors are typically grouped into 10 basic categories.
They usually cost about 50 to 100 per square foot including installation.
Beige black blue brown burgundy gray green red yellow and white.
Standard granite is often slightly less expensive than quartz while premium granite tends to be a bit more expensive.