Granite
Natural Stone
Pros: Natural Material, Natural Appearance, Heat Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Stain Resistant & Low Maintenance
Cons: Busy Design, Seams Will Show, Needs To Be Sealed, Prone To Cracking, Prone To Fading & Loses Popularity To Quartz
Marble
Natural Stone
Pros: Timeless Look, Natural Material, Long Lifespan, Increase In Property Value, Surface Stays Cool & Simple Clean Up
Cons: High Maintenance, Expensive, Easy To Scratch Or Chip, Stains Easily, Visible Seams & Difficult To Repair
Quartz
Engineered Stone
Pros: Durability, Appearance, Non-Porous, Stain Resistant & Low Maintenance
Cons: Price, Susceptible To Heat Damage & Made For Indoor Use Only
Quartzite
Natural Stone
Pros: Looks Like Marble, Most Durable Natural Stone & Low Maintenance
Cons: Prone To Scratches, Expensive & Porous
Porcelain
Engineered Material
Pros: No Maintenance, Seams Are Basically Imperceptible, Stain Resistant, Heat Resistant & Non Porous
Cons: Challenging To Fabricate, Ceramic Knifes Can Scratch Surface & Challenging To Install
Butcher Block
Heavy Duty Hardwood
Pros: Cost, Longevity, Easy To Clean & Easy To Refinish
Cons: Stains, Scratches, Can Dry Out, Not Heat Resistant & Collects Dust