I have had quartzite installed in my kitchen for 4 years now and I love it. I picked it due to it’s sparkle within the stone itself. I researched before making the decision and it proved to be the right choice for me. The colour and the veining with the sparkle sets it off. I have received lots of compliments.❤ I keep it clean and use a granite spray often. This method seems to be working great👍
Excellent video! We are looking to replace our granite of 22 years that was never resealed by us and still looks brand new. We put hot stuff straight from the oven on it and it is just fine. Our kids would cut veggies on it without using cutting board, nothing happens to it. After watching your video, I definitely don’t want quartz. The Quartzite I liked costs considerably more than quartz I liked, but no thank you. We bought a whitish piece of quartz for sample, my daughter wrote on it with dry erased marker, the quartz became pink and we couldn’t get it out no matter what. I am choosing dark quartzite for any potential of discoloration. My current granite is dark, not a single stain for 22 years.
Why fix something that's not broke!? In other words why not stick to granite instead of changing over to a stone that you have no idea how it will perform in the long run. Twenty two years is a very long time. But above all else it looks like the day you installed it. 11:19
We researched and decided on quartzite and have never regretted it a minute. Natural, strong, recyclable and beautiful! Quartz is mostly plastic and natural always wins in our home. A bit more maintenance is totally worth it and it's functionality and beauty are equal in our opinion.
We redid our countertops middle of 2020, going from formica to natural stone. At first my husband had wanted quartz, but I had researched quartzite and convinced him it was the better choice even though it cost more. Absolutley love my countertops. It's amazing to think these works of art, are hidden in the ground. I still walk by and run my hand across the top and just stare at their beauty, the movement of the veining, it's like discovering something new everytime you look at it. Ours are blue grey, with some light green and pale yellow hues running along the veins. I've even found and a couple random pink dots over the whole of the 2 slabs. Truly amazing pieces of stone. In some places, the pattern reminds me of swirls in the wet sand of Siesta Key beach. So happy we chose Quartzite and not granite. They just make me smile. God did good work creating these slabs and I'm the happy recipient of His handiwork. Our fabricators were amazing too!!!!
Thank you for these videos. Perfect timing since I'm designing my new kitchen. I love the durability of quartz counters but not the manufactured look. I love marble but can't pull the trigger because I share my home with someone that isn't as meticulous about cleaning up spills as I am. So quartzite or porcelain seem to be where I'm leaning. The information you are providing is really very helpful. 💜💜💜
Love my quartzite, but I don't take care of it and its etched pretty easily and chipped around the sink due to pots and pans hitting it. The lightly used spots look fantastic though. I will be getting a professional to clean it up soon and I'll then start to take care of it...by not letting my wife near it again.
We are starting our kitchen remodel in 3 weeks and we chose quartzite. I had granite 20 years ago but couldn't find a pattern I liked. And didn't want the manmade look of quartz. I think we made the right choice.
We just finished a kitchen remodeling that was designed by Homestud Studios Design. We installed quartzite countertop. I want quartzite for the look and durability.
great video! in the design process of our kitchen reno, and we are debating about getting off cuts of a natural stone for our counter tops. this is very useful info... yes, we are changing our minds on everything but the actual design 22 billion times :)
I had my kitchen remodeled and installed Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops a year ago. Expensive, but I wouldn’t change a thing!!! Everyone that has seen them are truly amazed at how wonderful they look. Not a single problem. I have the leathered finish on mine which gives it a slight texture and it’s very easy to keep clean.
We just installed quartzite countertops in the kitchen. The company that did the fabrication or cutting of it, said that they did not seal it as they already came sealed. I am concerned they might not be sealed. Should I try to steal them myself either for the first time or again now that they are installed?
I know I'm a little late on this but better than never right? Most quartzite/granite counter tops come pre-sealed now. Those seals will last for about a year. If you have your reservations it never hurts to seal it again yourself.
The hand of man can be good. The hand of God is miraculous. I’ve had soapstone and marble, both of which are gorgeous. In my current home, the kitchen designer suggested quartz, but we’re going with either quartzite or marble.
@@hsdesignstudio While it's definitely less, with a quality sealer its really nominal difference between quartzite and quartz. The enormous amounts of money companies like Cambria have dumped into the industry have perpetuated "maintenance" being much worse than it is IMO. Plenty of 5+, even 15+ year sealers. If one is tempted to do bi-yearly sealing the process has minimal time expenditure vs just cleaning your countertops something we all do.
@@AJ-bi6ns I agree to an extant- the maintenance of many natural stones can be overblown. However, it also depends on the specific slab, mineral makeup, and sealer used as you noted.
I’m about to pull the trigger on 70sqft of Blue Roma but I’m on the fence also because of its uniqueness. Sometimes I love it, other slabs I’ve seen look… well, odd. I wanted to go with Crystal Tempest but it’s almost $40+ more per square foot than Blue Roma.
It is incredibly location dependent…one of the reasons I don’t love openly discussing price, because it can range so much. All material costs have risen pretty substantially in the last couple years as well..
Still not sure … I want white stone, durability, and understand that at least one of these (is it quartz or quartzite) is super resistant to germs. Probably cost is going to determine what I get.
I’ve had quartzite in 2 kitchens and have loved it both times. I feel like it’s “God made” instead of man made. It’s like a work of art.
I have had quartzite installed in my kitchen for 4 years now and I love it. I picked it due to it’s sparkle within the stone itself. I researched before making the decision and it proved to be the right choice for me. The colour and the veining with the sparkle sets it off. I have received lots of compliments.❤ I keep it clean and use a granite spray often. This method seems to be working great👍
Excellent video! We are looking to replace our granite of 22 years that was never resealed by us and still looks brand new. We put hot stuff straight from the oven on it and it is just fine. Our kids would cut veggies on it without using cutting board, nothing happens to it. After watching your video, I definitely don’t want quartz. The Quartzite I liked costs considerably more than quartz I liked, but no thank you. We bought a whitish piece of quartz for sample, my daughter wrote on it with dry erased marker, the quartz became pink and we couldn’t get it out no matter what. I am choosing dark quartzite for any potential of discoloration. My current granite is dark, not a single stain for 22 years.
That's awesome! Thanks for watching 👍
Why fix something that's not broke!? In other words why not stick to granite instead of changing over to a stone that you have no idea how it will perform in the long run. Twenty two years is a very long time. But above all else it looks like the day you installed it. 11:19
what sealer should i use for quartzite?
We researched and decided on quartzite and have never regretted it a minute. Natural, strong, recyclable and beautiful! Quartz is mostly plastic and natural always wins in our home. A bit more maintenance is totally worth it and it's functionality and beauty are equal in our opinion.
Sorry I didn’t understand. Did you pick quartzite or quartz?
They chose quartzite. @@spicyritas4795
We redid our countertops middle of 2020, going from formica to natural stone. At first my husband had wanted quartz, but I had researched quartzite and convinced him it was the better choice even though it cost more. Absolutley love my countertops. It's amazing to think these works of art, are hidden in the ground. I still walk by and run my hand across the top and just stare at their beauty, the movement of the veining, it's like discovering something new everytime you look at it. Ours are blue grey, with some light green and pale yellow hues running along the veins. I've even found and a couple random pink dots over the whole of the 2 slabs. Truly amazing pieces of stone. In some places, the pattern reminds me of swirls in the wet sand of Siesta Key beach. So happy we chose Quartzite and not granite. They just make me smile. God did good work creating these slabs and I'm the happy recipient of His handiwork. Our fabricators were amazing too!!!!
May I ask you the name of your quartzite?
That's awesome to hear! Quartzite is a great stone for kitchens and some of the hues and tones you can find are truly unique.
Thank you for these videos. Perfect timing since I'm designing my new kitchen. I love the durability of quartz counters but not the manufactured look. I love marble but can't pull the trigger because I share my home with someone that isn't as meticulous about cleaning up spills as I am. So quartzite or porcelain seem to be where I'm leaning. The information you are providing is really very helpful. 💜💜💜
I'm glad to hear it! The goal is to help our community make the most informed decisions they came 👍 best of luck with your kitchen!
Love my quartzite, but I don't take care of it and its etched pretty easily and chipped around the sink due to pots and pans hitting it. The lightly used spots look fantastic though. I will be getting a professional to clean it up soon and I'll then start to take care of it...by not letting my wife near it again.
LOL
We are starting our kitchen remodel in 3 weeks and we chose quartzite. I had granite 20 years ago but couldn't find a pattern I liked. And didn't want the manmade look of quartz. I think we made the right choice.
We just finished a kitchen remodeling that was designed by Homestud Studios Design. We installed quartzite countertop. I want quartzite for the look and durability.
Thanks for sharing with the community! I hope you love the new kitchen 👍
great video! in the design process of our kitchen reno, and we are debating about getting off cuts of a natural stone for our counter tops. this is very useful info... yes, we are changing our minds on everything but the actual design 22 billion times :)
Thanks! Everyone changes their minds when planning, that can be part of the fun...or stress haha!
Great Vid! Very well explained. To me, “quartz” is basically Corian 2.0 and its being pushed pretty heavily. Cheers!
Thanks! You aren't wrong there- Solid surface really was the foundation from which quartz has been built.
I had my kitchen remodeled and installed Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops a year ago. Expensive, but I wouldn’t change a thing!!! Everyone that has seen them are truly amazed at how wonderful they look. Not a single problem. I have the leathered finish on mine which gives it a slight texture and it’s very easy to keep clean.
I needed this comparison! Thanks
No problem!
We just installed quartzite countertops in the kitchen. The company that did the fabrication or cutting of it, said that they did not seal it as they already came sealed. I am concerned they might not be sealed. Should I try to steal them myself either for the first time or again now that they are installed?
I know I'm a little late on this but better than never right?
Most quartzite/granite counter tops come pre-sealed now. Those seals will last for about a year.
If you have your reservations it never hurts to seal it again yourself.
thank you! Any recommendations on the sealer? @@austinsties
@@mariag8061 Maybe a late answer, but it might help others. My fabricator recommended proseal nano as a sealant.
I think most people in the poll thought quartz and quartzite were the same thing.
That is very possible- they often get grouped together in discussions. Though they are quite different.
The hand of man can be good. The hand of God is miraculous. I’ve had soapstone and marble, both of which are gorgeous. In my current home, the kitchen designer suggested quartz, but we’re going with either quartzite or marble.
Quartzite for me, most quartz just looks too artificial
A lot of it can, I agree. Though I think a lot of people opt for quartz because of ease and lack of maintenance vs. appearance.
@@hsdesignstudio While it's definitely less, with a quality sealer its really nominal difference between quartzite and quartz. The enormous amounts of money companies like Cambria have dumped into the industry have perpetuated "maintenance" being much worse than it is IMO. Plenty of 5+, even 15+ year sealers. If one is tempted to do bi-yearly sealing the process has minimal time expenditure vs just cleaning your countertops something we all do.
@@AJ-bi6ns I agree to an extant- the maintenance of many natural stones can be overblown. However, it also depends on the specific slab, mineral makeup, and sealer used as you noted.
We looked at quartz countertops and felt a plastic feel to them. Going the quartzite route for the bathrooms and kitchen with regular sealing
Lol decide I might also like quartzite and found you again. Your video are great thanks again!
Thanks for watching! Quartzite is a common choice for those that want the natural stone look with many of the benefits of engineered quartz.
Ps loved your video. One of the better ones on quartzite that I've seen.
Thanks!
We just had quartzite installed and have a hazy film that I can’t get off. Well able to get some off but in certain lights you can still see it.
Maybe the sealer dried onto it- wasn't wiped off quick enough?
We have bleu roma quartzite and we love it. Some people think it is plastic because it is so unusual.
I’m about to pull the trigger on 70sqft of Blue Roma but I’m on the fence also because of its uniqueness. Sometimes I love it, other slabs I’ve seen look… well, odd. I wanted to go with Crystal Tempest but it’s almost $40+ more per square foot than Blue Roma.
I'm considering quartzite because the slabs are wider than 62 inch quartz. Big island
Quartzite is $110-160 per sqft where I live! Ugh. Never have I ever seen it under $100. Ever.
It is incredibly location dependent…one of the reasons I don’t love openly discussing price, because it can range so much. All material costs have risen pretty substantially in the last couple years as well..
Still not sure … I want white stone, durability, and understand that at least one of these (is it quartz or quartzite) is super resistant to germs. Probably cost is going to determine what I get.
Formica is so easy except for ...no cutting and no hot pans.
Are they different? Yes, one is more boring than the other. Take your pick which.
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