Counter Top Materials

Surfaces Comparison

	Granite	Quartz	Acrylic	Wilsonart® Laminate
Stain Resistance	**	***	****	****
Scratch Resistance	****	****	***	**
Heat resistance	****	****	***	**
Bacteria/Mold Resistance	**	***	****	****
Renewable Repairable	*	**	****	*
Seamless Appearance	*	**	****	***
Non-Porous	*	***	****	****
Limited Warranty	1 Year	10Year	15 Year	2 Year
Price Range	$39-$85/SF	$57-$97/SF	$37-$95/SF	$22-$37/SF
Sink Options	Undermount Drop-in	Undermount Drop-in	Undermount Drop-in Integrated	Drop-in

*=low **=medium ***=high ****= exceptional

Granite

A natural product with timeless beauty that gives a unique pattern to every countertop

A variety of colors and patterns available

Unsurpassed perceived value

Heat and scratch-resistant

Porous and must be sealed with DuPont™ Stone Care Sealant to prevent staining

Limited warranty and a 1-year stain warranty

Quartz Solid Surface

Consistent color and pattern

Available in over 40 colors with various edge profiles

Stronger than granite and marble

Won't split or crack

Limited 15 year warranty

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Acrylic Solid Surface

Seamless appearance

Available in a popular color palette

As strong as granite and marble

Can be cut and formed to create unique shapes and curves, complex edge details, custom drain boards and trivets

Nonporous and never needs to be sealed

Nicks and scratches are easy to buff away

Limited 10 year warranty

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Laminate

Perfect "starter surface"

Available in hundreds of colors with many different aesthetics and patterns

Nonporous and never needs to be sealed

Limited warranty

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Sink Options

Under-mount - Usually made of stainless steal and mounted to the under side of the counter top. Under-mount sinks are a very good option for solid surface and natural tops. (See Pictures bellow)

Drop-in (or Surface Mount) - Can be installed with any counter top. Made of many type of material. Sits on the surface of the counter top. (See pictures bellow)

Integrated - Made of a solid surface material and is "glued" to the underside of the counter top then routed sanded and finished to have a virtually seamless flow from the counter top to the sink basin. Integrated sinks are a very good option for solid surface tops. (See Pictures bellow)

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