Granite for your Kitchen!

 A trend I have been noticing is people putting granite or quartz of different colors in the kitchen. For instance, the stone on the outer walls of the kitchen may all be in a solid stone color, and the island in an exotic granite or marble. This is a fun new look, and allows the customer to be very creative! I am just cutting the stone for my showroom, and will be utilizing this fun trend. Using a dark brown Cambria Quartz, and beautiful Lapidus granite for the island. When doing this, you can also use different edge profiles.

The above picture shows a lapidus island, similar to the one I will be putting in the showroom, but the other countertops for this trend would be in a solid dark chocolate quartz to tie in the chocolate of the island.

Stay tuned for pictures of the new showroom stone next week!

Quartz vs. Granite

A question I often see repeated is what is the difference between quartz and granite?

Let me preface by saying that I do not prefer one over the other, they both are great, it depends on the customers needs.

That being said ... Quartz countertops are comprised primarily of quartz. They are man made and come in a large variety of colors. Quartz has several benefits such as that it does not need to be sealed, and it comes in a very uniform pattern. Both granite and quartz are very hard surfaces, which does not scratch or stain easily.

I have heard from several customers and reps that Quartz does not stain ... We have had quartz stain, but have been able to get the stains out with some hard work and diligence :)

Rain Forest Brown Marble

Chestnut Zodiaq Quartz

My personal opinion on Quartz vs. Granite is to look at the colors and what you want in the home. Granite has natural movements, veining, and variation to the stone, and comes in a wide variety of colors. Quartz, in general, is a very uniform pattern that also comes in many different colors. If you want a look of solid surface, with benefits of granite, Quartz is the product for you! If you want movement, natural stone, and variation, Granite is the product for you!


If price is an issue, Granite has a few basic colors such as Amorello Ornamental, Venetian Gold, and Tan Brown, that are the most economical. Quartz is affordable, but is a little more expensive then these basic granite colors. However, the pricing is generally in-line with the more exotic granite colors.

Fun Job showing Bright Quartz Colors

This stone is One-Quartz Mango and Fresh Linen 

We provide many options in both Granite and Quartz. Our Quartz manufacturers are Caesar Stone, Zodiaz, Cambria, Hanstone, One-Quartz, and Silestone. Granite can be found at our location, and at Contempo Tile and Dal-Tile in St. George. All these vendors are great, and I have not seen a benefit in one over the other.