Marble

Marble is a beautiful natural stone that’s known for the way it brightens up a room and brings an air of sophistication wherever it’s installed. With its intricate veining patterns and gorgeous colorations, this stone can turn any room into a gorgeous place where you’ll love to spend time.

Marble is a decently heat-resistant stone, but it does involve detailed care. For example, since it’s softer than many other natural stones, it’s important to always use a cutting board to avoid scratching its surface. It’s also known for being especially sensitive to acids, so be wary of vinegar, citrus, acetone, and other harsh substances. They could etch marble’s surface and mar its quality.

It’s important to clean up spills as soon as you notice them because stains can form on marble’s surface relatively easily, even if it’s sealed—and it should be sealed!

If you’re willing to put in a few extra degrees of care for your marble countertop, you’ll get a big return on your investment in the way of radiant looks and timeless aesthetics.

Quartz

Quartz is an engineered stone that works great in the kitchen because of its nonporous nature. Since it doesn’t have pores, it’s very difficult to stain, and it’s also incredibly hygienic. This countertop is also very easy to clean and never requires sealant.

Quartz comes in all sorts of designs and colorations, some that can even mimic the look of natural stone. If you’re interested in a pattern that’s more uniform than unpredictable, choose quartz. Since it’s man-made, you’ll enjoy aesthetics that are predictable.

Granite

Granite is one of the most heat resistant natural stones that you can find. Since it’s formed under intense heat and pressure under the earth’s surface, a few hot pots and pans don’t bother it at all. As long as you keep this stone sealed, it will last an incredibly long time. It’s very durable!

Granite countertops are also very scratch resistant. You’d need another slab of granite or a diamond to make a mark on them.

Soapstone

Soapstone is uniquely soft to the touch. Much like quartz, it never needs to be sealed—not because it’s man-made, but because soapstone is naturally nonporous.

Soapstone is resistant to bacteria and germs much like quartz, but it’s much more heat resistant. If you’re interested in a rustic look, check out soapstone to see what it can do for your space.

Quartzite

Quartzite is a uniquely beautiful natural stone that’s known for its hardness. This stone is very durable, highly scratch resistant, and takes no issue with heat. With the aesthetics of marble but the maintenance level of granite, quartzite is the perfect choice for those who want beauty but don’t have time to maintain it.

This stone comes in all sorts of designs and colorations, so you’ll surely be able to find something that matches the vibe of your kitchen.

Our Different Countertop Types

At Stone Concepts, Inc., we’re proud of the wide variety in our showroom. To schedule a tour or a consultation, get in touch with us today at (978) 568-1911.