
Quartzite countertops
Marble looks. Granite backbone.
- Hardness
- Extremely hard — harder than granite
- Heat
- Excellent
- Sealing
- Reseal like granite
- Price band
- $$$
- Best rooms
- Kitchen islands, hardworking kitchens, baths
What quartzite is
Quartzite starts as sandstone and is compressed into one of the hardest surfaces you can put in a kitchen. Visually it reads like marble — soft grey and white veining over a bright field — but it stands up to the daily abuse a busy island takes.
Why homeowners choose it
- The soft, veined look homeowners want from marble, with far more durability.
- Harder than granite — genuinely difficult to scratch.
- Bright whites and warm neutrals that lift a room without dominating it.
- A natural stone, so every slab is unique — worth seeing in person.
Care & maintenance
Treat it like granite: neutral cleaner and a soft cloth, prompt cleanup of spills, and periodic resealing to keep the surface repelling liquids.
More in our care and maintenance FAQs.
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