Learn about countertops and out process.

Countertop Material

Quartz Countertops

  • Engineered stone made from natural quartz, resins, and pigments.

  • Wide range of modern and customizable colors and designs.

  • Non-porous and resistant to staining and bacterial growth.

  • Durable, easy to clean, and low maintenance.

  • Adds value to homes.

  • Vulnerable to heat damage (above 300 degrees).

Granite Countertops

  • Naturally formed rock from beneath the Earth's surface.

  • Adds value to homes.

  • Various and unique colors with visible dark mineral grains.

  • More heat resistant than quartz.

  • More repairable than quartz.

  • Needs periodic sealing and can be heavy to install.

Countertop Details

Overhangs

Profiles

Corner Radius

Cutouts

Sinks

  • Drop-in sink: Rests on top of the countertop.

  • Undermount sink: Mounted from underneath the countertop.

  • Farmhouse sink: Wide, deep basin with an exposed front apron.

Cutouts

  • Sinks: Cutout during fabrication.

  • Faucets: Cutout during installation.

  • Outlets and switches: Cutout during installation.

  • Power chord gromets: Cutout during installation.

  • Trashcan: Cutout during installation.

Backsplash

Miscellaneous

  • Shims used to level countertops may be visible in certain situations.

  • Quality Quartz installers do not caulk.

  • Granite countertops require sealing by customers.

  • Quality Quartz does not cover minor dings or scraps created during installation.