Many remodeling magazines are reporting granite may be on the way out with quartz products taking the number one position as material of choice.
We can tell you we have seen a significant increase in the number of requests to quote quartz tops, when only a few months ago nobody was even interested.
Why the move? We think there is a combination of factors. First, quartz manufacturers have done a very fine job of imitating nature. Second, the cost on most quartz has come down and offers the consumer another option. Third, there is still the lingering issue with sealing. Even though we have seen great improvements in sealer technology, there is still that issue. Fourth, safety....even with the new sealers, many of the natural products still present a certain hazard when it comes to allowing bacteria finding places to hide. And, lastly there is the staining issue. With granite there is always a potential issue, while with quartz staining is really nonexistent.
We still encourage our customers to at least look. Even though the quartz products are doing a much better job imitating nature, there is still nothing like the real thing.
So when it comes time to make your decision; take into account all the potential issues, get advice from a number of sources and then choose the surface that will best serve you and your family.
You will probably only do this once; you want to make the most informed decision as possible.
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