Quartz Countertops

To me, this is one of the most fascinating countertop materials currently available. Quartz countertops are manufactured but not synthetic. That's real quartz in there, blending with pigment and resin to form a truly beautiful and tremendously durable countertop.

Often called engineered quartz, this is one of the few (mostly) natural stone countertops where you can rely on the color in the samples to be true to the color you will get installed. This is due to its manufactured nature, as the color is added in.

Quartz countertops are exceptionally durable. You can cut on them and generally will not damage them. Yes, if you use enough force you can damage them, but it isn't easy.

The resin used to bind the quartz means that no sealants are necessary, saving on maintenance. It also does not stain easily. However, you should protect it from hot pans, as heat can damage its appearance.

Cost is relatively high, and may be increased by the edging you prefer to use. You won't be able to put in an integrated sink, which is one of the few disadvantages to quartz countertops.