“What countertop material is best-suited
for our household and lifestyle?”
This is a collection of the most common kitchen and bathroom countertop surface materials.
Countertop selection is based on priorities; durability, maintenance, cost and the look & feel of the material within the space.
SEE BELOW FOR OUR FAVORITE QUARTZ BRANDS, with links to their Color Galleries.
Quartz Countertop
- man-made, non-porous
- no maintenance required
- highest resistance to staining (depending on brand)
- resistant to heat
- resistant to scratching (use cutting mats/boards)
- natural stone, porous
- minimal maintenance required, yearly sealing recommended
- can stain
- high resistance to heat
- resistant to scratching (use cutting mats/boards)
- natural stone, porous
- highest maintenance required, regular sealing recommended
- will stain
- resistant to heat
- can scratch (use cutting mats/boards)
- man-made, non-porous
- low maintenance required
- stain resistant, not stain-proof
- low resistance to heat
- will scratch (repairable)
- natural stone, porous
- maintenance recommended
- can stain
- highest resistance to heat
- scratches, mineral oil offers forgiveness (use cutting mats/boards)
- man-made, non-porous
- no maintenance required
- stain resistant
- heat resistant (use trivets)
- resistant to scratching (use cutting mats/boards)
- natural, porous
- minimal maintenance required
- can stain
- low resistance to heat
- will scratch (use cutting mats/boards)
- man-made, non-porous
- no maintenance required
- stain resistant
- low resistance to heat
- can scratch, some finishes are more forgiving
Below are some of our favorite quartz brands.
Please click each brand’s logo to see their Design Palette and Color Collections.
Let’s talk about what countertop material might be best suited for your home.
Contact me directly.. I’m Amber, the Designer, and I’d love to hear from you!
call/text 604-365-4151 or email me [email protected]
Serving Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Delta, and the surrounding areas.
