Quartz vs Granite Countertops: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen?
2026-07-20 · Benjamin Stone Countertops
It is the first question almost every homeowner asks us, and the honest answer is: it depends on how you live in your kitchen. Here is the real comparison, without the sales spin.
Durability and daily use
Quartz is engineered and non-porous, so it resists stains and never needs sealing, which makes it ideal for busy family kitchens where wine, oil and tomato sauce are daily hazards. Granite is extremely hard and heat-resistant, but being natural stone it is porous and needs periodic sealing to stay stain-resistant.
Look and character
Granite is natural, so no two slabs are identical, and many homeowners love choosing their exact slab for its unique veining and movement. Quartz offers more consistency and a huge range of colours, including looks that mimic marble without marble fragility.
Maintenance and cost
Quartz wins on maintenance: wipe and go, no sealing. Granite needs resealing roughly once a year. Pricing overlaps heavily, so the slab and edge profile you choose matter more than the material category. We price both against your actual kitchen at the free measure.