Is it better to use marble or quartz for the kitchen countertop?
The most important thing to decorate a kitchen is to choose the kitchen countertop. The countertop of the kitchen is the largest area in the entire kitchen, and we usually come into direct contact with the countertop when cooking. If the countertop is not selected properly, it will affect the use of the entire kitchen
The common kitchen countertops on the market now mainly come in two materials: marble kitchen countertop and quartz kitchen countertop. So which of these two materials is better
Marble stone vs Quartz stone
In terms of hardness: Quartz stone has a higher hardness
If we compare marble and quartz stone in terms of hardness, it is actually that the hardness of quartz stone is higher than that of marble. Quartz stone countertops are less prone to scratches and damage during use, and although marble looks very hard, it is particularly prone to scratches during actual use.
So when compared in terms of hardness, quartz stone has a better effect. Usually, we tend to accidentally scratch the tabletop when cooking. If we often cook at home, we should still choose quartz stone, which will have a longer service life.
In terms of price: Quartz stone is cheaper
If we compare quartz stone and marble in terms of price, then naturally quartz stone is cheaper. We all know that the price of marble is quite expensive. If we want to purchase marble with sufficient quality or natural patterns, the cost will be even higher. If all kitchen countertops are made of marble, there will also be a lot of costs.
The price of quartz stone is much more affordable compared to marble, and its cost-effectiveness is also higher. For the same kitchen area, choosing quartz stone can cost several hundred yuan or even more than choosing marble. For friends with a small budget, quartz stone is more worth choosing than marble.
Comparison in appearance: The difference between marble and quartz is not significant
The patterns on the surface of marble are naturally formed and look particularly natural, but it is basically difficult for us to purchase a complete block of marble, especially a block of marble with particularly natural textures. Moreover, marble countertops require processing, which can also damage the texture of the marble surface during the processing process, resulting in a certain gap between the effect and what we expected.
Nowadays, the quartz stones on the market are mainly made of crushed glass and quartz sand, as well as pure natural quartz stones. However, the appearance of quartz stones is not very different from marble, and they also have a certain texture. Moreover, the entire tabletop can be made more natural through manual grinding.
Therefore, the difference in appearance between quartz stone and marble is not significant, and people do not need to pay special attention to a particular material when choosing. They can compare the two different materials comprehensively and choose their favorite style.
In summary, compared in different aspects, we can find that quartz stone countertops are actually much better than marble countertops and more suitable for our daily life. Therefore, it is recommended that when choosing kitchen countertops, we try to choose quartz stone countertops as much as possible.