Whichever worktop you pick will have a huge impact on the style and function of your kitchen. Picking the right worktop for your kitchen can be difficult, especially because there are plenty of choices in terms of material, style and colours.
This list compiles and compares all the attributes of Quartz, Granite, Laminate or a Solid Surface.
Attributes |
Quartz |
Granite |
Laminate |
Solid Surface |
| Scratch resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| Stain resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Chip and crack resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Heat and burn resistance | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Resistance to household chemicals, acids and solvents |
Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Low maintenance | Excellent | Good | Good | Fair |
| Non-absorbency and non-porosity | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Mold and mildew resistance | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Flexural strength | Excellent | Fair | Good | Good |
| Colour consistency | Excellent | Fair | Excellent | Excellent |
| Immunity to freeze and thaw | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Fair |