Countertops Material
Features
Solid Surface
Quartz
Granite
Brands Name
Corian, Comacs,etc
None
Apperance
Dull, Uniform
Lustrous,Three-Dimensional
Lustrous, Rich, and Crystalline
Must be Sealed?
No
No
Yes
Requires Pro Installation?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Durability
can scratch anf scarch(though scratches can be sended out)
Hard, but can scarch
Hard, but can crack. Will absorb stains if not sealed property
Visibility of Seams
Best ‘invisibility’ of seams of all products
Visible, through a good installer can hide seams well
Same as quartz – visible, though a good installer can hide seams well
Man-Made vs Minerals
33% manmade(polymers);
66% natural minerals
7% manmade, 93%natural
100% natural (in the case of slab granite)