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  Ceramic Tile with Grout

Concrete
(Cast-in-Place Sealed)

Granite(Sealed)

 Laminate Marble Paper
Composite		 Solid
Surface		 Stainless Steel Terrazzo Quartz Wood

Appearance

                      

Colors

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Unique Pattern

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Consistent Pattern

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One Piece Appearance Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface Countertop Comparison Chart - Granite, Quart, and Solid Surface

Durability

                      

Scratch Resistant

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Stain Resistant

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Chip Resistant

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Heat Resistant

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Household Chemical Resistant

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Easy to Maintain

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Repair-ability

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Non-Porous (Will not absorb moisture)

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Renewable Surface

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Requires Periodic Sealing 

 YES YES YES  NO YES YES  NO  NO YES NO  YES 

Options

                      

Undermount Sink

 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES

Seamed In Sink Option

 NO YES NO NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO

Cove (one piece backsplash)

  YES YES NO YES NO NO YES YES NO NO NO

Value

                      

Price Range (Square Foot)

 $12 - $40 $80 - $200  $65 - $100  $8 - $35 $60 - $90 $70 - $125  $39 - $70 $80 - $200 $60 - $100  $69 - $99 $30 - $150

Manufacturer Warranty

 NO INQUIRE INQUIRE YES NO YES YES NO INQUIRE YES INQUIRE

NSF Certified*

 NO NO NO NO NO  INQUIRE YES YES INQUIRE NO YES

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Outstanding

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Poor

N/A - Not Applicable
INQUIRE - Check with Fabricator for availability.

*NSF Certified - material can be used in a commercial food preparation area.


Through our experience fabricating and installing counter surfaces, we understand the qualities, characteristics and limitations of each product. The above chart was created with the expert help from the following:


Olive Mill Manufacturing Inc. , Mather Countertop Systems , Sterling Surfaces , Concrete Countertop Institute , Refresh Interiors Inc. , and Surface Authority Inc.