We sell a range of countertop surfaces to meet all needs and budgets. Different countertop materials have different pros and cons that may affect whether it is the right material for your project.
Quartz
Quartz is man-made and is comprised of about 90% ground quartz combined with a resin and pigment. It comes in a wide range of colours and styles, durable, non-porous stain and germ-resistant surface. Quartz is extremely consistent in pattern and colour and completely maintenance-free. Once it’s installed you never have to do anything to it again.
Pro’s
- Heat Resistant
- Scratch Resistant
- Stain Resistant
- Consistent colouring
- Can look like granite or marble
- Never has to be sealed
- Very robust material
- Food Safe (due to non-porous design)
- Seams blend in well but can be visible
- Limited Lifetime Warranty from certain manufacturers
- 2-year installation warranty
Cons
- Less natural-looking than granite or marble
- Colour is always consistent (no wild transitions which some people like)
- Outdoor direct sunlight will fade the material
- Limited colour selection
Solid Surface
Solid surface is a non-porous low-maintenance material used for surfaces such as countertops. It can mimic the appearance of granite, quartz, and other naturally occurring materials, and can be joined nearly invisibly by a trained craftsman.
Pros
- Stain Resistant
- Consistent colouring
- Can look like granite or marble
- Never has to be sealed
- Food Safe (due to non-porous design)
- Easily repaired in most cases
- Softer material (more child-friendly)
- Easy to work with for projects like sills and surrounds
- Sinks can be integrated into the top for a smooth top to sink transitions
- Seams are pretty much invisible with 95% of the colours available
- Large number of colours to choose from
- 10-year limited warranty
- 2-year installation warranty
Cons
- Scratches easily although it can be repaired
- Does not react well to heat
- Less natural-looking than granite or marble
Granite
Granite is quarried stone. It’s durable, naturally beautiful and does not require much maintenance. Granite is a naturally occurring material which means no two slabs will ever be exactly the same.
Pros
- Heat Resistant
- Scratch Resistant
- Stain Resistant
- Non-consistent colour can be visually appealing
- Seams blend in well but can be visible
- Large colour selection
- Outdoor direct sunlight will not fade the material
- Unique – No two stones look alike
- 2-year installation warranty
Cons
- Has to be sealed every one to two years
- Can be fragile depending on the type of granite
- No manufacturer warranty