Marble, Granite or Quartz: Which Is Best for Your Home?
Choose granite if you want to set hot things down, quartz if you want a clean, consistent pattern, and marble if you want a beautiful showpiece.
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Choosing Your Countertop
Granite, quartz or marble? How to tell them apart and pick the right stone and color.
What's the Difference Between Marble and Granite Countertops?
Granite shows many more colors and crystals you can almost see into, marble has smoother, softer movement, and quartz is a consistent pattern on a smooth canvas.
What Are the Most Popular Countertop Colors Right Now?
In Kleopatra's 10 years at Marble and Granite Express, Fantasy Brown has been the most popular choice, a stone with browns, blues, whites and greens where every slab looks different.
Should I choose granite or quartz for a busy family kitchen?
Both work well. Granite handles heat better and every slab is unique. Quartz never needs sealing and keeps a consistent look. If you cook a lot and set hot pans down, lean granite. If you want the lowest maintenance, lean quartz.
Can quartz be used for an outdoor kitchen?
We do not recommend it. Long-term sun exposure can fade or yellow the resins in quartz. Granite holds up much better outdoors.
Can I see my slab before it is cut?
Yes, and we recommend it, especially for granite. Natural stone varies from slab to slab, so choosing yours means no surprises.
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Cleaning & Care
What to use, what to avoid, stains, sealing and everyday care, straight from our team.
How Do You Clean Granite and Quartz Countertops?
Soap and water, every day, whether your countertops are quartz, granite, marble or soapstone. Skip lemon juice, window cleaner, bleach and anything acidic, which can ruin the polish.
What Should You Not Use to Clean Granite Countertops?
Avoid anything acidic or harsh: lemon juice, vinegar, bleach, Lysol and disinfecting wipes, even ones labeled granite-friendly. They take away the sheen and leave the stone hazy. Dish soap is fine.
How Do You Clean Quartz Countertops?
Soap and water for regular cleaning. For tougher spots, Kleopatra recommends Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponges and Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser, the two products quartz companies have recommended for years.
How Do You Remove Stains From Granite Countertops?
It depends on the stone and the stain. Water rings usually dry out on their own. For stains from acidic drinks, a poultice is applied, covered with plastic wrap for about 24 hours, and repeated if needed.
Can You Cut Food Directly on Granite or Quartz Countertops?
Once in a while, yes. Kleopatra says cutting a pizza right on the counter is okay now and then, even on quartz, but she would not do it all the time. Use a cutting board for everyday prep.
Does granite need to be sealed?
Yes. Granite is slightly porous. Sprinkle a few drops of water on it: if the water beads up, the seal is good; if it soaks in and darkens the stone, it is time to reseal. Quartz never needs sealing.
Can I put hot pans on quartz?
No. Quartz contains resin that can scorch under direct high heat. Always use a trivet or hot pad. Granite handles heat much better.
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Cost & Estimates
What countertops cost, what drives the price, and how our free estimates work.
How much do granite and quartz countertops cost?
National 2026 guides put granite at roughly $40 to $100 per square foot installed and quartz at roughly $50 to $150, with most quartz projects landing around $70 to $100. Your slab, size, edge and cutouts set the final price. See our countertop cost guide.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. Call (734) 772-4431 or request a free estimate online.
What affects the price of countertops?
The slab you choose, total square footage, thickness, edge profile, sink and cooktop cutouts, seams, backsplash and whether old countertops need to be removed.
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Installation & Timeline
What happens from templating to install day, and how to get your kitchen ready.
How long does countertop installation take?
After your estimate and slab selection, we template your cabinets and fabricate your countertops to fit. Most kitchen installations are completed in a single day.
What do I need to do before templating?
Have your base cabinets installed and level, choose your sink, faucet and cooktop (ideally on site), and clear off the counters.
Do you remove my old countertops?
Yes. Our countertop replacement service includes removing and disposing of your old countertops.
When can I use my sink again?
As soon as your plumber reconnects it after installation. Ask your installer how long adhesives need to cure first.
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Edges, Sinks & Repairs
Edge profiles, sink cutouts and fixing chips, cracks and dull spots.
What edge profiles can I choose?
Eased, bevel, half bullnose, full bullnose, ogee and mitered are the most popular. Compare them in our edge visualizer or read the edge profile guide.
Can I get an undermount sink?
Yes. We cut and polish openings for undermount, drop-in and vessel sinks, plus faucet holes.
Can chipped or cracked countertops be repaired?
In most cases, yes. Chips, cracks and dull spots can usually be repaired without replacing the countertop. See countertop repair.
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Location & Service Area
Where we are and the communities we serve.
Where is Marble and Granite Express located?
Our shop is at 38680 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
What areas do you serve?
Wayne, Westland, Canton, Livonia, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Garden City, Plymouth, Belleville, Ann Arbor, Northville, Farmington and the surrounding Metro Detroit communities.
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- 38680 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184
- (734) 772-4431
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- Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
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