Countertop material
Quartzite Countertops
A natural metamorphic stone, not engineered quartz, born from sandstone under heat and pressure. It looks like marble but is as hard as, or harder than, granite.
The upside
- Harder than granite and extremely scratch resistant
- Heat resistant, so you can set hot pots directly on it
- Marble like veining with far more durability
- Sun stable, which is great for outdoor kitchens
- Every slab is geologically one of a kind
Things to know
- Porous, so it needs sealing every 1 to 2 years
- Premium price, similar to high end granite
- Verify it is true quartzite, since some soft slabs are dolomitic marble
Quick facts
- Hardness
- Very hard
- Heat resistance
- Excellent
- Sealing
- Every 1 to 2 years
- Stain resistance
- Good when sealed
- Best for
- Marble look, durability, outdoors
- Price range
- $60 to $180 per sq ft
Caring for quartzite
How to keep it looking new
Clean with mild soap and a pH neutral stone cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads. Reseal every 1 to 2 years to keep it stain resistant.
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