Selecting the hob for our kitchen is an important decision when we are renovating or furnishing our kitchen. It seems a simple decision, but it is not, since it is an element that is very visible and has to combine, style, design and personality as well as characteristics of the material such as robustness, color, durability and also design. There is a wide range of countertop materials and can be a challenge, since it has to combine several factors, such as duration, budget, maintenance, home ownership or rental and others.

Your perfect countertop should have a unique, personal style that fits our lifestyle and with durability, with minimal maintenance. Taking into account these three basic factors, we can narrow down the search to the two key materials for kitchen countertops: quartz and granite; Both provide the ideal solution to meet our needs.

Choosing quartz or granite for your kitchen countertop is a safe option. These materials will not only bring life to your home but also provide many other benefits. The quartz countertops provide maintenance that nature can not give, while granite needs greater care. Neither quartz nor granite disappoint in terms of aesthetics or style.

Quartz Countertops

They are made with natural quartz, one of the hardest materials on the planet and a small amount of glass or metal elements to achieve variety in designs and finishes. Another advantage that does not have porosity and texture prevents bacteria from developing and resists stains, protecting the healthiness of your kitchen, achieving a simpler cleaning.

In addition to the durability provided by quartz, the aesthetics of the material and its variety of colors is very varied, and with different manufacturers and qualities. Choosing a quartz countertop will not only give your kitchen personality but will provide a performance that exceeds traditional materials.

Granite countertops

Like quartz, it is a very durable material and is also used a lot in kitchens. Granite is a natural stone that is cut in its natural state and then polished for different uses among them kitchens. Being such a hard material, it is very resistant to scratching and changes in temperature. As natural stone, granite does not provide as many color options as each piece is different and often requires that the design of the kitchen is based on the chosen countertop, and this is not always easy.

Subsequent maintenance is recommended to avoid staining. To clean the granite and maintain its shine use hot water and soap.