The natural stone surfaces can withstand much more heat than quartz can which makes the material an ideal fit for the kitchen.
Is granite or quartz more heat resistant.
Quartz is also very heat and scratch resistant.
A lot of people are choosing quartz for their kitchen due to the fact that they are reported to be more heat and stain resistant.
In terms of heat resistance granite is the much better choice.
On the other hand granite is.
The resulting surface is non porous meaning it is more stain resistant than granite and requires less maintenance overall.
The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.
Which is more resistant to wear and stains.
In general natural stone countertops are much better at handling heat than engineered stone options.
Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
Of the two materials quartz is more waterproof being manufactured under more controlled conditions in a factory.
Quartz scratches easier than granite.
The same resin that makes quartz susceptible to damage from heat also makes it more likely to scratch.
Indeed in consumer reports tests both performed very well on cutting abrasion and burn resistance.
While it s not easily scratched under normal use it s definitely more likely than granite to see scratches from dropped pans or slipping knives.