Redecorating and pulling off a successful new kitchen countertop is not easy, especially when you're dealing with granite countertops. If you're caught between using granite or quartz, you have to know that these two are very similar, with only a few and distinctive differences that make them stand out from each other.

Granite is a natural stone that is formed by a volcanic activity called a mass of molten rock. They are formed 11 - 12 miles below the earth's surface and are known to be very hard. However, if you drop a glass in a granite overhang it can cause it to crack or break. It easily reacts to the wrong type of granite cleaner as well as heat from pots and pans.

Quartz is similar to granite with all the features of a natural stone and man-made invention mixed with the production of this type of stone. It is low maintenance and known to be more durable than the granite tile.

Quartz has more endurance on heat, stains and its seal and polished finishing is long-lasting. Because of its special feature of being practical, durable and withstanding longer usage, the quartz is known to be more expensive than granite countertops.

With the provision of modern technology and the supplier's commitment to their customers, prefabricated granite and quartz countertops are introduced to make way for an easier installation of this type of kitchen countertops. The advantage of using prefabricated materials is the time saved installing it as well as discounted services from your provider.

Granite has been the more popular material when it comes to countertops and the good thing about it is its wide availability in the market with a reasonable range of price. Granite is still the choice of the modern individual mainly because of its affordable price and high-end features.