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2. Countertop - Wikipedia

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   Tests also have shown that this countertop surface is the most resistant to discoloration from foods and household products among common household surfaces, the second most stain resistant being granite. [3] Countertops are custom made and more scratch resistant as well as less porous than natural quartz surfaces, and don't need to be sealed ...

3. Engineered stone - Wikipedia

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   Engineered stone. Engineered stone is a composite material made of crushed stone bound together by an adhesive to create a solid surface. The adhesive is most commonly polymer resin, with some newer versions using cement mix. This category includes engineered quartz (SiO 2), polymer concrete and engineered marble stone. [1]

4. Granite - Wikipedia

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   Granite. Granite (/ ˈɡrænɪt / GRAN-it) is a coarse-grained (phaneritic) intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. It forms from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that slowly cools and solidifies underground.

5. What's the Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite? - AOL

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   Learn about quartz vs. quartzite countertops pros and cons from experts, including differences in cost, care, and design possibilities. ... There are so many countertop options to choose from for ...

6. Everything to Know About Porcelain Countertops, the Latest ...

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   Both materials are tougher and easier to care for than granite, although granite is just as heat-resistant as porcelain. In terms of cost, porcelain is generally less expensive than quartz and ...

7. 22 Signs Your Kitchen Is Outdated, According to Designers - AOL

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   Sign #4: High Barstools and Countertops. The height of your kitchen’s countertops and barstools may make it look more outdated. “Kitchens with high barstools and high countertops (42 inches ...

8. Solid surface - Wikipedia

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   Solid surface is a non-porous low-maintenance material used for surfaces such as countertops. It can mimic the appearance of granite, marble, stone, and other naturally occurring materials, and can be joined nearly invisibly by a trained craftsman. Typically manufactured in sheet form for fabrication into finished countertops, solid surface can ...

9. Quartzite - Wikipedia

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   Quartzite. Quartzite is a hard, non- foliated metamorphic rock which was originally pure quartz sandstone. [1][2] Sandstone is converted into quartzite through heating and pressure usually related to tectonic compression within orogenic belts. Pure quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and ...