I had a fun day in Charlotte on Tuesday going to make stone countertop selections with a client. When it comes to choosing a countertop, the conversation is always about whether to use granite or marble.
For years, everyone thought they needed a granite. But, with the improved sealers that are available now, marbles have increased in popularity and durability. There are so many more color options with the marbles that I always tend to like them better. But, it’s hard to beat the look of clean, white Calcutta Gold…always a favorite!
Marbles…
Quartzite…
Now, there is a third option that is very popular – Quartzite. Quartzite is often confused with quartz, but it is not the same. This material is stronger than marble, although not quite as tough as granite. Quartzite is a good countertop option for a kitchen or bath. It comes in beautiful, soft colors which I tend to gravitate towards. For this client’s project, we were focused on searching for neutrals. But, this green caught my eye!
Exotics…
Then, if you are really brave, here a few exotics we saw. I’m not quite sure where I would use them, but they are amazing pieces of stone!
Our Selection…
Aren’t you curious to see what we chose??? Quartzite! My client and I found the perfect slab for her kitchen renovation. We love it with the fun pop of color in her backsplash tile, too!