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Quartzite

Quartzite Countertops Marble looks, granite toughness.

A natural stone harder than granite with the soft veining of marble. The premium choice when you want beauty that can take a beating.

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What it is

The story behind quartzite.

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.

Heat tolerance
Excellent
Porosity
Low (seal)
Maintenance
Seal 1–2 yrs
Uniqueness
One of a kind
Quartzite

What we love about it

  • Harder than granite, extremely scratch-resistant
  • Heat-resistant, set hot pots directly on it
  • Marble-like veining with far more durability
  • UV-stable, great for outdoor kitchens
  • Each slab is geologically one of a kind

What to know before buying

  • Porous, needs sealing every 1–2 years
  • Premium price, similar to high-end granite
  • Verify it's true quartzite (some 'soft' slabs are dolomitic marble)

Care & maintenance

Clean with mild soap and a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads. Reseal every 1–2 years to keep it stain-resistant.

Typical price range
$60 – $180 / sq ft installed

Typical range for a full kitchen install (template, fabricate, install). Final quote depends on slab, edge profile, and cutouts.

Best uses for quartzite

Is this the right stone for you?

Every material has a sweet spot. Here are the homeowners and projects we'd recommend this stone for.

Homeowners who love the marble look but need real durability
High-use kitchens, islands, and busy households
Outdoor kitchens (UV-stable varieties)
Resale-grade, premium projects
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Granite, quartz, and marble at a glance.

Trait
Granite
Quartz
Marble
Heat resistance
Excellent
Moderate
Good
Stain resistance
Good (sealed)
Excellent
Moderate
Scratch resistance
Excellent
Very good
Moderate
Sealing required
Every 1–3 yrs
Never
Every 6–12 mo
Pattern variation
Unique per slab
Consistent
Unique per slab
Price range
$40–140
$40–140
$60–200+
How it works

From first call to first cup of coffee on your new counter.

Four steps, one team, no surprises. Most projects close in two to three weeks.

1

Free in-home estimate

We come to you, take measurements, and quote on the spot. No obligation.

2

Slab selection

Walk our yard or our partner suppliers' showrooms and pick the exact slab that's going into your home.

3

Laser templating

Precision-templating to your cabinets so the cut is right the first time.

4

Fabrication & install

Cut, polished, sealed, and installed by our own team, typically in one day.

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