Quartz Vs Granite Worktops: Which Is Right For Your MK Kitchen?
Quartz vs Granite Worktops in MK
Quartz and granite are both popular worktop choices, but they are fundamentally different materials. Here is how they compare so you can choose with confidence.
The short answer
Engineered vs natural
The core difference: engineered vs natural stone.
Quartz is manufactured for consistency, granite is quarried and unique.
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Key difference
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Strong choices
Quartz and granite are both excellent worktop materials, but the core difference is that quartz is an engineered stone, manufactured from crushed quartz, resin and pigment, while granite is a natural stone, cut and polished from quarried blocks. This means quartz offers consistent colour and pattern from slab to slab, while every granite slab is unique and varies. Neither is simply better; the right choice depends on whether you want consistency or natural variation. To understand quartz itself, read what quartz is made of.
At a glance
engineeredquartz
Manufactured
Crushed quartz, resin and pigment.
naturalgranite
Quarried
Cut and polished from natural blocks.
100+colours
Quartz range
Consistent colours and patterns to choose from.
Quartz and granite compared
The core difference
The fundamental difference is how each material is made. Quartz is engineered, manufactured from around 93% crushed natural quartz combined with resin and pigment. Granite is a natural stone, cut and polished straight from quarried blocks. Our guide on what quartz is made of explains the engineered side.
Consistency versus uniqueness
Because quartz is engineered, its colour and pattern are consistent from slab to slab, so what you see is what you get. Granite, being natural, varies: every slab is unique, with its own character and movement. Some homeowners love that individuality, others prefer the predictability of quartz.
Appearance and choice
Quartz comes in a wide range of colours and patterns, including convincing marble-effect designs, with over 100 colours commonly available. Granite offers the natural beauty of real stone. Seeing full-size slabs of both in a showroom is the best way to judge which look you prefer.
Choosing between them
Neither material is simply better. The right choice comes down to whether you want the consistency and broad colour range of an engineered surface, or the natural, one-of-a-kind character of granite. Your budget, your kitchen style and your taste all play a part. Our guide on whether quartz worktops are worth it looks at the value question.
Seeing both in person
The most reliable way to decide is to see both materials as full-size slabs, not small samples. Precious Marble has a 200 square metre showroom in Elstow with quartz slabs to see and compare. Our guides on the best quartz worktop brands in MK and quartz worktop costs help with the next steps.
Key points
Engineered vs natural
Quartz is manufactured, granite is quarried stone.
Consistent vs unique
Quartz slabs match, every granite slab varies.
Wide colour range
Quartz offers 100-plus consistent colours and patterns.
Choose on taste and style
Neither is better; it depends what you want.
To compare for yourself, visit our Elstow showroom, browse the quartz worktops range, or request a free quote.
See quartz and decide for yourself
Precious Marble specialises in quartz, with over 100 colours to see as full-size slabs at our Elstow showroom. Tell us about your kitchen for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
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Common questions
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