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Granite vs. Quartz
Stain Potential
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Color Consistency
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Sealant
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Seams
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Heat
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Bathroom Application
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Chip/Breakage
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Look
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Overall Durability
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Price
Granite Countertops
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Porous Material - More Likely to Stain
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Less Consistent - Natural Product
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Required 1-2x Per Year
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More Visible Due to Pattern
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Heat-resistant
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Likely to See Water Spots Over Time
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Non-Flexible - More Likely to Chip
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Naturally Beautiful Look
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7/10
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Less Expensive
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Quartz Countertops​
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Non-porous Material - Less Likely to Stain
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More Consistent - Engineered Material
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No Sealant Required
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Less Visible
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Not Heat Resistant
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Will Not Show Water Spots
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Flexible - Less Likely to Chip
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Engineered & Less Natural
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9/10
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More Expensive
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