{"id":1011,"date":"2025-05-19T11:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/?p=1011"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:05:32","slug":"quartz-vs-marble-vs-granite-countertops-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/19\/quartz-vs-marble-vs-granite-countertops-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Quartz vs. Marble vs. Granite Countertops: What\u2019s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re deciding between quartz, marble, or granite for your countertops, each material performs differently when it comes to cost, durability, maintenance, and resistance to water and heat. Below is a straight comparison to help you choose the right option.<\/p>\n

\"Quarts<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nQuartz<\/th>\nMarble<\/th>\nGranite<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cost (per sq. ft.)<\/td>\n$100\u2013$200<\/td>\n$50\u2013$300<\/td>\n$30\u2013$100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Durability<\/td>\nScratch\/chip resistant but not unbreakable<\/td>\nScratches easily; less practical for heavy use<\/td>\nHighly durable and scratch-resistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Resistance<\/td>\nExcellent; non-porous surface<\/td>\nPoor; absorbs moisture unless sealed<\/td>\nGood when sealed; otherwise porous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heat Resistance<\/td>\nLimited (~180\u00b0F max)<\/td>\nGood; can handle moderate heat<\/td>\nExcellent (>500\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sustainability<\/td>\nHighly sustainable; recyclable<\/td>\nSustainable, but less durable<\/td>\nVery sustainable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation<\/td>\nCreates dust; requires a wet diamond blade<\/td>\nHeavy but easier to cut than quartz<\/td>\nSimilar to quartz; needs sealing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Versatility<\/td>\nModern and uniform styles; wide color range<\/td>\nElegant with classic appeal; color variety<\/td>\nNatural, bold patterns; one-of-a-kind look<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appearance<\/td>\nEngineered stone; often white, grey, or neutral tones<\/td>\nNatural veins and unique marble colors<\/td>\nMulticolored natural slabs with vibrant variations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maintenance<\/td>\nLow maintenance; no sealing needed<\/td>\nHigh maintenance; prone to stains<\/td>\nNeeds resealing regularly for stain protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Choose quartz for low maintenance, uniform color, and excellent water resistance.<\/p>\n

Choose marble for its luxurious appearance, knowing it needs extra care.<\/p>\n

Choose granite for natural variation, high durability, and top-tier heat resistance.<\/p>\n

All three materials are heavy, especially granite and marble. Make sure your base cabinets are reinforced to support the load. Improper support can lead to cracking or long-term structural damage.<\/p>\n

Marble is slightly easier to cut and shape due to its softness, making it ideal for decorative edges. However, quartz offers more flexibility in terms of uniform slab appearance if you’re going for a modern, seamless look.<\/p>\n

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If you’re deciding between quartz, marble, or granite for your countertops, each material performs differently when it comes to cost, durability, maintenance, and resistance to water and heat. Below is a straight comparison to help you choose the right option. Feature Quartz Marble Granite Cost (per sq. ft.) $100\u2013$200 $50\u2013$300 $30\u2013$100 Durability Scratch\/chip resistant but […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1013,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1011"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1011"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1014,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1011\/revisions\/1014"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.seniors-australian.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}