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Quartz and granite are two of the toughest natural materials on the planet making them the most practical and widely used materials for work surfaces. In fact, granite often contains quartz. So what are the differences between granite and quartz? Are granite kitchen worktops better than quartz? Do quartz tiles do better in wet environments? Which should you choose for your home?

At Surrey Marble and Granite, we design unique kitchen worktops for family homes across the South of England. Every kitchen is different, just as every family is different. By creating bespoke marble and granite worktops in our workshop, we’re able to fit a stunning worktop into any space, easily handling oddly shaped rooms, preserving period features and maintaining the character of your home. By putting you in control of the design process, we can give you the kitchen worktop of your dreams in just a few short weeks.

Marble is notorious for being a delicate stone – but it’s still tough as rock. Like granite or limestone, marble can handle higher temperatures (a hot pan or cup of tea) without scorching or deforming. Thanks to modern sealing techniques, a finished marble worktop, whether it’s your kitchen worktop, patio or bathroom on a superyacht, will be waterproof and stain resistant. That said, light coloured marble – particularly the classic, pure white marble – can be stained if it’s not sealed so if you have vintage or antique pieces it’s […]