Granite and Quartz countertops are both great options for kitchens, bathrooms, islands, or any other areas in your house/office. Granite is natural stone, which means that it's going to be more poreous than quartz, which means that it's also more prone to acidic stuff like lemon juice, tomato juice etc. Quartz on the other hand is man-made, which makes it more resistant, but you also don't get the beautiful natural veins that you'd get in granite. For a very busy kitchen, we recommend quartz. For a less busy kitchen, granite would be ideal. 

For a regular kitchen at about 40-50 square foot, you're looking at about $1800, although that's just a base price, and there are a lot of factors to consider. Some things to keep in mind when pricing out a kitchen would be the demolition and the carryout of the old countertops, if you're providing the sink or Marble & Granite Express is (and if so what kind of sink), and last but definitely not least, the type of material, as it can range in price.

In short, most definitely! Not only will it upgrade your kitchen experience, but the longevity of the material will pay for itself. And if you're planning on selling your house, the granite countertops will for sure increase your house's value, so it's definitely worth it.

Granite if anything is becoming more and more popular, especially compared to the lesser expensive alternatives such as tiles or formica. Mostly because it's natural stone, and also because it'll last longer than the lesser expensive alternatives that we mentioned above.

While you technically can, as granite is a natural stone, we don't recommend it because it will wear off the sealer, and in some cases it can stain the countertop. To be on the safer side, make sure you do not put hot pans on your granite countertops, or at least try your best to avoid putting hot pans as much as possible.

Generally speaking, the darker and tanner color granite options are cheaper than lighter and whiter colors, although this can vary a lot. You should consult with an expert about the pricing.

Starting price is very similar for both granite and quartz, although quartz tend to be a few dollars more per square foot.

Lysol wipes are not recommended for use on granite countertops as they can wear off the sealant of the countertops and its effectiveness.

We recommend 70% isopropyl alcohol as the best and safest disinfectant for granite countertops. If you don't have isopropyl alcohol, you can use any soap with antibacterial properties.

Windex is not recommended for use on granite countertops as it can dull the granite and ultimately weaken the sealant on the countertop.

If you cut on your granite countertops, you're most likely to break and ruin your knives before you break or ruin your countertops. One of the granite features is its durability. With that being said, however, you should try and avoid cutting on granite countertops, because as the sealant wears off over time, bacteria can get in the pores of the granite and create an unsafe environment.

There's a misconception that the different price in granite means that one granite is better, or stronger than the other. The difference in price is because one granite is more rare than the other. So the rarity of the granite is the difference maker in pricing.

Between granite and quartz countertops, quartz is generally easiest to maintain because it's man made, therefore it requires less maintenance, such as regular sealant.