Quartz countertops are man-made engineered stones formed by combining ground quartz with resins, polymers, and pigments. This forms a very hard granite-like surface. The appearance depends on how the quartz is ground: coarsely ground quartz produces a flecked appearance, while finely ground quartz produces a smooth look.

Marble is a natural material with great variety, depending on which stones you select and how it’s cut. Marble can be found all over the world, but the four countries where it is most prevalent are Italy, Spain, India, and China.

Granite is a natural stone, quarried from large igneous stone deposits found around the world. It begins as molten magma that flows into other rock structures and cools slowly. The stone is naturally quite rough and textured, but when it is ground and polished during the countertop manufacturing process, it takes on a smooth surface with rich luster.