Choose quartz for
White, Calacatta and marble looks, low upkeep and projects needing one colour across many units.
Quartz vs Granite Countertops: Which Should You Stock?
Quartz wins on upkeep and consistent marble looks; granite wins on heat and natural variety. Most kitchen buyers who want a white or Calacatta look now choose quartz.
The short answer
Quartz countertops are engineered, non-porous and need no sealing, and quartz offers consistent white and Calacatta looks. Granite countertops are natural igneous stone that tolerates heat well but needs periodic sealing, and granite colours vary from slab to slab.
- Upkeep
- Quartz needs no sealing
- Heat
- Granite tolerates more
- White marble looks
- Easier in quartz
- Variety
- Granite is unique per slab
Quartz and granite compared
| Quartz (engineered) | Granite (natural) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Ground quartz bound with resin | Natural igneous stone |
| Sealing | Not needed | Needed periodically |
| Heat | Resin can mark; use trivets | Tolerates heat well |
| White and Calacatta looks | Wide choice, consistent | Limited; white granites are speckled |
| Slab-to-slab consistency | High | Varies |
| Outdoor use | Not in strong direct sun | Suitable |
General properties of each material type.
Who each surface suits
Choose granite for
Outdoor kitchens, heavy heat use and customers who want one-of-a-kind natural stone.
For a stockist
Many stockists carry both: granite for natural variety, quartz for the white and marble looks that sell fastest.
199 Calacatta designs to stand next to your granite
Auro Quartz supplies Jumbo and Standard quartz slabs from one 20GP container, colours mixed, so a granite stockist can add a full Calacatta quartz range in one shipment.
See the Calacatta rangeQuartz slabs and cut-to-size tops from one factory
20GP
Container minimum
Auro Quartz ships from one 20GP container, with colours mixed in the same container.
199
Calacatta designs
Four catalogue collections, from fine grey veins to wide gold veins.
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Slab formats
Jumbo 3200 × 1600 mm and Standard 3000 × 1400 mm, 20 mm or 30 mm thick.
Cut
To your drawing
Auro Quartz cuts the pieces before shipping and crates them for export.
Quartz vs granite: questions
Anything else? Ask Auro Quartz »
Is quartz better than granite?
Quartz is easier to maintain and offers consistent white and Calacatta looks; granite handles heat and outdoor use better. The better choice depends on the kitchen.
Does granite need sealing?
Yes. Granite is porous and needs periodic sealing; engineered quartz does not.
Can quartz be used for outdoor kitchens?
Quartz is not recommended outdoors in strong direct sunlight; granite is the usual choice for outdoor kitchens.
Related buying guides
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What quartz does well, where it falls short, and who should choose it.
Read the guide »Quartz vs quartzite
Engineered stone or natural stone: upkeep, heat, looks and supply.
Read the guide »Quartz vs marble
Why marble-look quartz outsells marble in busy kitchens.
Read the guide »Quartz thickness: 20 mm vs 30 mm
Which thickness each market expects, weight per slab and overhangs.
Read the guide »
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