Granite vs Quartz Countertops | Everything you need to know!
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In this video, we’re going to learn how they are made, how they perform and whether one is better than the other. We’re also going to discuss the insane TikTok trend that will destroy your countertops and could lead to serious health issues.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:33 How Granite is made
3:13 How Quartz is made
4:49 Appearance
5:26 Porosity
6:09 Finishes
6:24 Heat resistance
6:38 Sponsorship
7:27 Cost
8:07 Density
9:08 Environment
10:56 Conclusion
The process of making a granite countertop starts with large chunks of stone. Steel wires embedded with synthetic diamond dust cut through the stone. The hardness of diamond makes it the most effective cutting material. Large quarry saws, which look like giant chainsaws, are also coated with diamond dust. Blocks of granite are transported to a factory where they are cut into thin slabs. One side of the slab is polished to reveal a unique and colorful surface. These slabs contain miniature cracks, microscopic holes and other defects. Epoxy resin is used to fill these imperfections. Diamond coated blades or high pressure jets of water cut the outline with the help of CNC machines. Unfortunately, it is a very energy intensive product. It can be mined in Brazil, shipped to Italy for cutting and polishing and then shipped back to the States for final install. It crosses the Atlantic twice before it reaches your home.
To make countertops white and clear quartz are ground into a fine powder. This is mixed with plastic resins and colored pigments. It can also contain recycled glass and metallic flecks. The ingredients are mixed together to form a paste. It is poured into a large mold and sometimes shaped by hand to make the designs look more natural. The mold is compressed under immense pressure to form 1” thick slabs. It is then dried and baked to solidify the quartz. This process is called sintering. Any small pores and air pockets are sealed up in this stage. Once it cools down, the slab is polished to reveal the grain and veins. This is essentially an engineered, man-made stone. It should not be confused with quartzite countertops which are natural stone and more expensive. This is a fairly new product. It was invented in the 1960s and has recently become very popular because of its lighter color.
Now let’s discuss the appearance of each. Granite is usually darker, busier and has more pattern and color, like Ubatuba, St Cecilia, Blue Pearl and Black Galaxy. Quartz countertops are usually more minimalist, lighter in color and have uniform designs like Calacatta Nuvo, White Attica, Gray Lagoon and Oceana.
Granite is more porous. Red wine, sauces and oils can stain this material. It must be sealed regularly and cleaned often to prevent stains. Quartz countertops are supposed to be completely sealed. Granite is heat resistant. You can set a hot pan on this countertop and it will not scorch. Certain quartz brands are not heat resistant, they will scorch and burn if you set a hot pan on it. The prices of granite can depend on petroleum prices and tariffs because they are shipped from overseas. Granite’s price range is $60 to over $200 per sq ft. Quartz can be produced locally, and can cost $80 to $140 per sq ft. Their density and weight is pretty similar. Granite is a denser material, around 2.7 or 2.8 grams per cubic centimeter, while quartz measures 2.65 grams per cubic centimeter.
As we discussed earlier, the manufacturing of granite countertops can be energy intensive. Quartz can use recycled materials and can be manufactured locally, so it is considered to be more “eco-friendly”. Both of these products will last you a lifetime if you take care of them and don’t give in to changing design trends and planned obsolescence.
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SOURCES:
The 21st Century Quarry Natural stone Institute
Granite Production Process | Document... Spreadon Studio
Calacatta White Quartz Slabs Manufact... Fulei Stone
Mineral Hardness Test MrBScience_Technology
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#granite #quartz #countertop #comparison #diy #homerenovation #remodel #renovation #construction
In this video, we’re going to learn how they are made, how they perform and whether one is better than the other. We’re also going to discuss the insane TikTok trend that will destroy your countertops and could lead to serious health issues.
AirThings sensor: https://amzn.to/3IsdTjP
(Affiliate link)
Link to my Patreon page: Patreon: Belinda_Carr
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:33 How Granite is made
3:13 How Quartz is made
4:49 Appearance
5:26 Porosity
6:09 Finishes
6:24 Heat resistance
6:38 Sponsorship
7:27 Cost
8:07 Density
9:08 Environment
10:56 Conclusion
The process of making a granite countertop starts with large chunks of stone. Steel wires embedded with synthetic diamond dust cut through the stone. The hardness of diamond makes it the most effective cutting material. Large quarry saws, which look like giant chainsaws, are also coated with diamond dust. Blocks of granite are transported to a factory where they are cut into thin slabs. One side of the slab is polished to reveal a unique and colorful surface. These slabs contain miniature cracks, microscopic holes and other defects. Epoxy resin is used to fill these imperfections. Diamond coated blades or high pressure jets of water cut the outline with the help of CNC machines. Unfortunately, it is a very energy intensive product. It can be mined in Brazil, shipped to Italy for cutting and polishing and then shipped back to the States for final install. It crosses the Atlantic twice before it reaches your home.
To make countertops white and clear quartz are ground into a fine powder. This is mixed with plastic resins and colored pigments. It can also contain recycled glass and metallic flecks. The ingredients are mixed together to form a paste. It is poured into a large mold and sometimes shaped by hand to make the designs look more natural. The mold is compressed under immense pressure to form 1” thick slabs. It is then dried and baked to solidify the quartz. This process is called sintering. Any small pores and air pockets are sealed up in this stage. Once it cools down, the slab is polished to reveal the grain and veins. This is essentially an engineered, man-made stone. It should not be confused with quartzite countertops which are natural stone and more expensive. This is a fairly new product. It was invented in the 1960s and has recently become very popular because of its lighter color.
Now let’s discuss the appearance of each. Granite is usually darker, busier and has more pattern and color, like Ubatuba, St Cecilia, Blue Pearl and Black Galaxy. Quartz countertops are usually more minimalist, lighter in color and have uniform designs like Calacatta Nuvo, White Attica, Gray Lagoon and Oceana.
Granite is more porous. Red wine, sauces and oils can stain this material. It must be sealed regularly and cleaned often to prevent stains. Quartz countertops are supposed to be completely sealed. Granite is heat resistant. You can set a hot pan on this countertop and it will not scorch. Certain quartz brands are not heat resistant, they will scorch and burn if you set a hot pan on it. The prices of granite can depend on petroleum prices and tariffs because they are shipped from overseas. Granite’s price range is $60 to over $200 per sq ft. Quartz can be produced locally, and can cost $80 to $140 per sq ft. Their density and weight is pretty similar. Granite is a denser material, around 2.7 or 2.8 grams per cubic centimeter, while quartz measures 2.65 grams per cubic centimeter.
As we discussed earlier, the manufacturing of granite countertops can be energy intensive. Quartz can use recycled materials and can be manufactured locally, so it is considered to be more “eco-friendly”. Both of these products will last you a lifetime if you take care of them and don’t give in to changing design trends and planned obsolescence.
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SOURCES:
The 21st Century Quarry Natural stone Institute
Granite Production Process | Document... Spreadon Studio
Calacatta White Quartz Slabs Manufact... Fulei Stone
Mineral Hardness Test MrBScience_Technology
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Fluffy by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/stm-fluffy
Music promoted by Audio Library Fluffy – Smith The Mister (No Copyrig...
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Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes and qualifies as Fair Use. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have reservations please notify me via Youtube comments or email and I will accommodate you
#granite #quartz #countertop #comparison #diy #homerenovation #remodel #renovation #construction
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