ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRANITE

QUARTZ


At Rocky Mountain Granite Inc., we offer an extensive selection of premium quartz slabs sourced from quarries all around the world. Our skilled craftsmen transform these slabs into exquisite countertops and other custom pieces, tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences with finishes from Glossy, Satin, Honed, Textured or Leathered.

QUARTZ

A Versatile Engineered Stone for Modern Living

Quartz countertops are a form of engineered stone made from ground-up particles of quartz bound together with resins. The industry is increasingly using the term engineered stone to refer to this type of countertop in order to differentiate it from natural stone. Quartz is not to be confused with Quartzite which is a natural stone.


QUARTZ

A Versatile Engineered Stone

What are Quartz Countertops Made Of?

Quartz countertops are man-made. They are not made of solid quartz, but a mix of 90% crushed granite, marble, natural stone, or recycled industrial waste, such as ceramic, silica, glass, and mirrors. The other 10% is a polymeric or cement-based binder that binds all the material. The mix of these materials gives quartz countertops the look and feel of stone. The 90% of stone-like materials that form the base of quartz countertops are all waste byproducts of other quarrying or manufacturing processes, which makes quartz an eco-friendly countertop option.

Quartz Staining?

Quartz staining: They can if they are not properly taken care of. Quartz has been proven to be stain-resistant; however, it is not a stain-proof material. In fact, quartz countertops are susceptible to stains from coffee, tea, wine, and chemical spills which most can be cleaned with a recommended cleaner. Keep quartz countertop spotless with the occasional wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. Tougher messes will benefit from a small amount of dish soap or a cleaning spray that is safe for quartz countertops. Quartz countertops are resistant to staining and don't require sealing like granite. 

Quartz Has Excellent Durability

Quartz is actually harder than granite and thus, more durable. In fact, quartz is nearly indestructible, and because it isn't porous like granite, it's easy to keep your countertops relatively bacteria-free. Be careful with cooking pans though: Quartz can be damaged by excessive heat, so use heating pads at all times. Quartz kitchen countertops are nonporous, so they don't need sealing like granite or marble do. Quartz does not get water stains easily nor scratches easily. In fact, granite tends to scratch easier than quartz. However, extreme pressure can cause a scratch, chip, or crack. It is possible to buff out light scratches with polish and get your countertops looking like new again. It’s also possible to fix deep scratches using an epoxy filler. The key is scratch prevention by always using cutting boards. 

Key differences between quartz and granite countertops


Quartz

  • Harder than Granite

  • More durable

  • Nearly indestructible

  • Easier to maintain

  • Non-porous

  • Doesn't require sealing

  • Resistant to staining

  • Easier to keep bacteria-free

  • No excessive heat on top, use cooking pads

  • Mohs Scale 7

Granite

  • More involved maintenance

  • Must be sealed

  • More porous, stains easily

  • Less durable

  • Naturally heat resistant but not recommended to put hot pans on granite can cause damage

  • Mohs Scale 6.5-8

QUARTZ

  • GLOSSY, SATIN, HONED, LEATHERED, TEXTURED

QUARTZ

  • GLOSSY, SATIN, HONED, LEATHERED, TEXTURED

QUARTZ

  • GLOSSY, SATIN, HONED, LEATHERED, TEXTURED