Infinity White and Salvatore Quartzite - porosity?

7 years ago

Saw these beautiful slabs today. Was not allowed to get a sample piece as they just came in and nothing has been cut from them yet. Can get a sample when sold and cut.

I’ve read a lot about various stones at usenaturalstone.org and am concerned about the porosity of these slabs and if they are really marble by another name.

I may need to stealthy go test these pieces. Though this whole selection process is overwhelming. Love veining and want neutral tones. Don’t mind gray but like the flecks of brown and cream. And the Infinity White has some warmth in the veining.

First pic is Salvatore Quartzite. I can’t find much about a stone with this name, I am sure the place renamed it. Though can’t be sure.

Second pic is Infinity White.

The place is very reputable and I know many people (we are somewhat rural) who have granite and quartzite stones from this place that they love and have no issues with.

We love to cook so it will be a working kitchen not a show kitchen. And we are messy cooks.

Anyone heard of Salvatore and thoughts on either of these by looking at pics?

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barbhursh

4 years ago

We found beautiful slabs of Bianco Superiore quartzite for our current remodel job. Exquisite stone with white, soft gray, golden and black veining. Not at all porous like marble. Has depth and movement, unlike flat quartz with veining. Granite has too much visual texture that would compete with our rift cut oak cabinetry.
Ask about different grades of stone and durability. For quartz countertop in a bathroom, we chose a lesser expensive piece and found that it is isn’t very durable, unlike previous choices of better quality quartz in our former kitchen.

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cpartist
7 years ago
No one can tell just by looking but I agree that second stone is stunning.
cat_mom
7 years ago
I agree. The infinity white slab is a stunner!
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Beth H. :
7 years ago
It's probably on par with White Macaubas.

the infinity is beautiful
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This is also called Florida Wave. {{attachment:4172538}}

Salvatore may also be Tahiti or Tahiti Beach? (I can't find anything under Salvatore) {{attachment:4172539}}

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https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4950179/tahiti-quartzite
Beth H. :
7 years ago
Both are probably on par with White Macaubas.

the infinity is beautiful

It is also called Florida Wave.

Salvatore may also be Tahiti or Tahiti Beach? (I can't find anything under Salvatore)

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4950179/tahiti-quartzite
Olga S.
4 years ago
where i can find the second stone? i like the strips looks like marble. beautiful stone.
Yelena
3 years ago
@barbhursch how are those counters holding up? Are they handling heat/stains etc?
robinafusiak
3 years ago
I have Infinity White quartzite countertops. They are stunning but stain easily. Having a lot of staining especially from any oil substance. This stone takes a lot of care. Must wipe up any spills immediately and I have had to send for a stain remover as a suggested baking soda poultice does not work to remove oil stain. My stone was sealed with Tenax Prosealer which is supposed to be excellent. Quartzite is supposed to be harder than granite and resists scratches and etching but just beware of staining! Or choose a darker color.
Reb Thompson
last year
Any pictures of your staining?