Quartz or Marble?

9 years ago

It seems like Marble is thinner than quartzite. Am I making that up? Also, I'd like to extend some of the countertop space by 2 to 3 inches. Which would be a better bet for that?

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jj610
9 years ago
Marble is usually sold in 2cm and 3cm thicknesses. I have only ever seen quartzite in 3cm. If you really want marble you should be able to find 3cm slabs. Quartzite is much harder than marble so as far as durability that will be your better option between the two. The thickness isn't really a factor in durability though.
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Dee Sanchez
9 years ago
Quartzite comes in both 2cm and 3cm also.
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Presidio Tile & Stone
9 years ago
What room is this for? Marble is a maintenance nightmare. Can you live with staining, etching, bruising and scratching? Both marble and quartz can span 2" to 3" without additional support.
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Nellie Haddad
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9 years ago
Great information! Thanks! I was leaning to quartz but I couldn't find the thinner 2cm. I'll keep looking.