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Transform Your Space with Image Stone Center Countertops
At Image Stone Center, we understand the importance of having beautiful and functional countertops in your home or business. That's why we offer a wide range of materials and styles to choose from, including granite, quartz, quartzite, and more. Our team of experts will work with you to find the perfect design to match your vision and budget, and we'll handle every step of the process, from measurement to installation.
granite, quartz or quartzite?
Granite
Quartzite
Granite
Granite countertops are perfect for those seeking unique, natural beauty and durability in busy kitchens. They offer heat and scratch resistance.
- Composition: Natural stone composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
- Appearance: Unique patterns and a wide range of colors due to natural formation; no two slabs are identical.
- Durability: Highly durable and resistant to heat, scratches, and stains when properly sealed.
- Maintenance: Requires periodic sealing to maintain its resistance to stains and moisture.
- Cost: Generally mid-to-high range in cost depending on the rarity and source of the stone.
Quartz
Quartzite
Granite
Quartz countertops are ideal for busy families wanting a stylish, low-maintenance surface. They are non-porous, highly resistant to stains and bacteria, and offer consistent appearance.
- Composition: Engineered stone made from about 90-95% ground natural quartz and 5-10% polymer resins and pigments.
- Appearance: Uniform appearance with a wide variety of colors and patterns, often designed to mimic natural stone.
- Durability: Extremely durable, non-porous, and resistant to scratches, stains, and heat; does not require sealing.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance; easy to clean with soap and water.
- Cost: Comparable to granite, often slightly less expensive due to its engineered nature.
Quartzite
Quartzite
Quartzite
Quartzite countertops are great for those desiring a luxurious, marble-like look with superior durability. They resist heat and scratches and limited availability.
- Composition: Natural metamorphic rock originally formed from sandstone and transformed under heat and pressure.
- Appearance: Natural stone with a marble-like appearance; often white or gray with veining similar to marble.
- Durability: Very durable and resistant to heat and scratches; more resistant to etching and staining than marble but less so than quartz.
- Maintenance: Requires periodic sealing to prevent staining and etching.
- Cost: Generally high-end, often more expensive than granite due to its natural beauty and durability.
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