Does anyone have quartzite installed?

8 years ago

Hi we are building a new home and looking at quartzite, what are the pros and cons. I currently have quartz countertops and love them but I did see one quartzite that is beautiful and want to hear about it from actual owners before I commit, thanks in advance

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Kristel Quintana

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

We went through Home Depot and picked out an Antigua Quartzite slab from Daltile. I tried to scratch the sample with a razor knife and it I honestly couldn't see a mark. The sample was able to score glass quite deeply. I tested it for stains and the only thing that left an almost undetectable stain in the veining was red wine left to soak for 24 hours. I believe sealing will stop that from happening. I also left lemon juice on it as well and it did not etch. Our installer (Home Depot outsourced) was shocked that we paid $68 a sq. ft. Less than the fancy quartz that I was easily able to scratch when I tested the sample. It's absolutely beautiful installed. I love it. I can't stop looking at it. Originally I wanted corian but changed my mind when I saw this. Now I'm not sure about what to do about the backsplash.

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
8 years ago
You've got to test if it's really quartzite. Stoners make up things.
maire_cate
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Mine was installed 18 months ago and no problems. As Joseph said - you need to do your research. If you search on this site you will find a lot of threads about it - including pros and cons. Before purchasing we brought home 2 pieces and did all the recommended tests. We decided to have ours honed because we wanted a softer, matte look.

Specifically look for posts by our resident geologist : Karin_mt like this one:

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2438427/countertop-geology-part-5-marble-quartzite-and-other-favorites#n=165
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chispa
8 years ago
I had Taj Mahal quartzite installed a few months ago and I'm very happy with the look and function.
Mrs. Gopher #BringBackSophie
8 years ago
Pros:

Its natural stone

Its durable

Its nearly Scratch resistant, stain resistant, and etch-proof (IF ITS ACTUALLY A QUARTZITE)

can take the heat

cons

stone yards lie about it being a quartzite because they can charge you more

takes longer to fabricator because of how hard it is

takes many coats of sealer if it takes one.
soncna 9a Slovenia
8 years ago
We have Taj Mahal for a year now. It is beautiful., low maintenance. But it was really expensive in comparison with traditional granite or marble.
HoJo1
8 years ago
We have gold macaubus on our perimeter cabinets. It's been 2 years and looks like new.