Granite is a very hard substance and is not susceptible to scratches. While not ideal to work on because it will dull knife blades, it will take normal wear and tear very well. Granite resists heat too, so its use near a range or cooktop is ideal. When you have to set down a hot pan fast, granite can take the heat without being damaged or weakened. In the bathroom, placing a hair tool on it that is still warm won’t be a problem.

Granite can be very resistant to stains and won’t absorb liquids when it is properly sealed. A good professional installer will be able to seal it correctly so that it maintains its attractive good looks indefinitely, or you can do it yourself.

Marble is a metamorphic rock containing carbon in crystal form as well as veins of mineral deposits. These elements combine to give marble its extraordinary good looks.

Pros and Cons of Marble Countertops: These are some of the most attractive counters available. You’ve got good choices for coloration and variety. Whites, blacks, grays, yellows, greens and pinks can be found. Marble is very heat resistant. The concerns with marble start with the fact that it is porous. The surfaces must be sealed correctly and regularly or the marble can stain quite easily. As a porous stone, it can be tough to sanitize the surface.

Quartzite is often confused with quartz, but it’s a separate, naturally occurring stone that is quarried in a similar way to granite. There are lots of reasons why you may want to consider it as a surface in for your kitchen and bath.

Many people look for durability in a natural stone surface. Quartzite tends toward the hard side of natural stone, so that means it won’t wear down or develop problems in the short term

Cleaning quartzite is simple. Soap and warm water will make the surface look fantastic. There isn’t a need for unusual cleaners. The only thing to consider is you’ll need to clean up spills fairly quickly, but most of us do that anyway.