Quartz doesn´t require special sealing or maintenance; while granite requires a minimum annual sealing. Apply sealant takes 10 to 15 minutes, this work can be done by anyone. If not properly sealed, granite is susceptible to staining and discoloration. Both long and short term sealants effectively block stains.

Granite countertops resist better than any other stone material in every performed experiments so far. Granite surfaces withstand heat, scratches and stains on laboratory tests. Quartz manufacturers indicate that quartz is also resistant to scratches, stains and heat; but the material is not 100% scratch proof or under severe heat conditions and / or outdoors. Prolonged heat can damage the quartz. All stops stones may break by excessive force.