How to Pick a Kitchen Countertop | Pros & Cons of Quartz Countertops vs Granite for Your Kitchen

[@allsportsexpert]

I have granite countertops in my 7000 sq ft home for 16 years and I never seal my granite, they look as beautiful as from day 1.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Wonderful!

[@masterroshi690]

Hi, is it a dark or light granite? I really like this light granite but there are apprehensions abt light colour that stains are difficult to remove. Is that true?

[@DeidraHowland]

Thank you for the informative video. We are currently remodeling our kitchen. I was set on quartz until we went to a stone yard. Now I am leaning towards granite. It is a little nerve wracking because it is such a big investment. I appreciate your honesty and how thorough your videos are.

[@GraceInMySpace]

I was the same way for my last kitchen remodel! I love both options!

[@HomemakingwithRebekah]

This was very informative! I actually just ordered the granite for my new home today. We've always had Formica so I'm really excited for natural stone.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Yay! I hope you love it!

[@fight62828]

Luxury and practicality, always granite

[@Xingqiwu387]

The problem is that the natural stone comes in only VERY boring colors!

[@Mountainsongbird1]

⁠@@Xingqiwu387I’ve seen several examples of Granite, Quartzite and some Fantasy Brown Marble now. I’d hardly call it boring. 🙂 Yesterday we went to look at some stone. We saw a gorgeous Star White Granite Countertop display. Also the man who was helping us took us into his office to get our information and we were awestruck at his quartzite desk. I don’t know if I could get any work done if I were him. I’d be afraid at being too mesmerized by the amazing, beautiful patterns all day! The desk seemed to have layers and depth to it and amazing color variations!

[@Xingqiwu387]

@@Mountainsongbird1 None of them compare to the beauty of PaperStone. It's not even close.

[@mikeholm7640]

What you said about Soapstone is correct, it scratches if you look at it funny. It's super simple to refinish though. A negative to quartz is that when it chips (and it does chip) it's harder for the stone repair to blend in. Granite and marble chip repairs are much easier to make hard to find.

[@muneca1482]

Thank you for this video … we are in the process of choosing our countertop. I love that you incorporated two different colors (which is one of my thoughts). I will check out your recommendations. Thank you

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mountainsongbird1]

Hey Sarah, was wondering, where did your tile backsplash come from and what is it called? I know it’s a type of subway tile. It’s very pretty!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Thank you so much! It is such a beautiful tile, I put it in my new home as well. Here are the details! liketk.it/4WNYX

[@Mountainsongbird1]

@ thank you! ☺️

[@valerybiancardi6469]

Thank you Sarah for this video! It was very helpful for me!!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joyjoslin4577]

omg you had the black sink and sprayer under white counters thats my design i am doing next month

[@PamWarwick]

Great video. Very informative!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendybenton7679]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Can you tell me the distance between the fridge and stove and does it affect the functions of either one. Also the distance between the island and the sink-side counter top? This is so much like the ideas I have in mind for my kitchen remodel. Again, just beautiful!!!😊

[@GraceInMySpace]

You can see dimensions at graceinmyspace.com/custom-kitchen-design-plan/

[@melissaboeck5264]

This was great.

[@GraceInMySpace]

Thank you so much!

[@mt1885]

hey girl- very interesting! Thank you for sharing😀😉

[@GraceInMySpace]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanspatz5657]

I love your back splash ,I found one similar from Tile Bar it has a simmer to it also I want to go with 3cm absolute black granite but I am wondering if it's too dated in looks ? What do you think?

[@GraceInMySpace]

Black granite is coming back into popularity! I say if you love it, go for it.

[@elizabethmahr360]

Very helpful! And beautiful! What is the name of the Granite that you have on your island? And did you get 2 cm or 3 cm thickness?

[@GraceInMySpace]

Thank you so much! It’s called silver grey honed. We have 3cm

[@jessicaproulx7228]

Great video!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EdgarAllanJo]

Yes, granite is a natural stone and it is quite durable, however, it is NOT harder/stronger than quartz (thanks to its polymer resins). Unlike quartz, granite is porous and bacteria could develop, and it can be susceptible to staining, unlike quartz. I have a food catering business at my home and my kitchen is a real workhorse, so I wanted the strongest countertop material I could find with the lowest maintenance, and that turned out be quartz.

[@jennieobrien3141]

Great video. Fortunately near us there is lots of granite and quartz available for much cheaper than your estimates. We just reserved arctic white granite for $22 a sq ft, plus $15 a square foot for install and five year sealer. Can't wait for them to be installed.

[@GraceInMySpace]

What a great deal!

[@brandocommando4459]

Wow I'm jealous. Quartz around here range from $55-$95 per sqft. That being said my wife found an island for sale on market place for $100, 32sqft. I did have to pick it up, cut it to our length, and polish the edges. But well worth then $100. Luckily I polish concrete floors, so I already had the pads and didn't spend the money

[@rayaroo80]

I've recently heard multiple horror stories about white quartz countertops staining permanently from things like wine and water. Do you have any experience with this or any thoughts about it?

[@GraceInMySpace]

With the right cleaner, I’ve never had an issue! I have details on my blog! graceinmyspace.com/how-to-clean-quartz-countertops-safely/

[@thanakornnarisirikul9261]

if u missed 1 time hot pan on quartz its over....i rather go on granite even its porous a little bit but has heat resistance for 100celcius degree

[@elliesnest1]

I was wondering why you chose granite only on your island?

[@GraceInMySpace]

When we extended our island we had to purchase a new countertop so I just chose to add some contrast.

[@elliesnest1]

@@GraceInMySpace I mean is there a reason you didn’t go with Quartz to match the rest of your countertops. I have granite in my kitchen, however I feel that it doesn’t quite match as much as a quartz will. My cabinets are white and island is gray and it seats 6 people. My current granite has a beige base with busy pattern of gray beige and brown. I don’t believe that combination of colors compliments my kitchen colors and I am in the process of choosing either a quartz or granite with white base color. I was told white cashmere might work. I just think the granite is normally so busy. I’m still undecided as to what to choose. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@jimmersgal]

I have to weigh in here. I completely disagree with your description about quartz being stain and chip resistant…… I’ve had quartz counter tops for 4 years. I’m very fussy about cleanliness and workability for my kitchen because I actually cook and bake and do all the things. I CANNOT STAND QUARTZ. It chipped but thankfully didn’t crack. You must keep an eye on maintenance for quartz big time! It stains very easily! No exaggeration- it clouds up and you can see stains easily! It’s never ending! I finally figured out how to clean it properly: microfiber, warm water, a few drops of Dawn dish soap and Barkeepers Friend liquid. In circular motion apply to area. You must rinse thoroughly- cannot avoid this. Then dry with another microfiber cloth. Shiny, stains and uneven tones are gone! I had granite in our previous home. Easy peasy washed it several times throughout the day-- never an issue! Never again quartz- yuck!,

[@bigaarmory100]

Why just knobs on the cabinets next to and above the refrigerator, when it appears all other cabinets and drawers have pulls?

[@GraceInMySpace]

I like to mix them! It adds interest to the design.

[@mushkyshmotkin1032]

What’s the color of your granite called? Thank you!!

[@GraceInMySpace]

Silver honed grey

[@joyjoslin4577]

my cabinets i painted camel with black handles i want white quartz with black sink and sprayer I want white gloss subway with black grout doing a black stove vent

[@joyjoslin4577]

love that back splash its shines I have no windows in my kitchen my kitchen is in the middle of the house

[@BEYONDYOURIQ]

Granite is the King of countertops

[@donnaadams9481]

What is the edge of your granite?

[@GraceInMySpace]

1/4 round over ☺️