granite struggle here. (That's a quartz countertop in the photo above.) Both are superior materials and perform equally well in many Consumer Reports tests. They withstand attacks from two ...

Homeowners and experts alike regard quartz as one of the best materials ... specks while others have wavy lines. The finish also differs among countertops: some feature a shiny, polished finish ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Combine those qualities with granite fatigue and you can see why quartz is gaining in popularity. Quartz is also among the top-rated countertop ... Polished and matte finishes resisted most ...

Granite may be going the way of plastic laminate as the preferred material for kitchen countertops. Today, the granular, igneous rock is less popular than engineered stone, commonly referred to as ...