PRODUCT COMPARISON CHART
  Granite(Sealed) Marble Paper
Composite
Solid
Surface
Terrazzo Quartz

Appearance

           

Colors

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Unique Pattern

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Consistent Pattern

Average Rating Below Average Rating Outstanding Rating Outstanding Rating Average Rating Above Average Rating

Seam Quality

N/A Below Average Rating Average Rating Outstanding Rating Average Rating Above Average Rating

One Piece Appearance

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Durability

           

Scratch Resistant

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Stain Resistant

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Chip Resistant

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HeatResistant

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Household Chemical Resistant

Outstanding Rating Average Rating INQUIRE Average Rating Below Average Rating Average Rating

Easy to Maintain

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Repair-ability

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Non-Porous (Will not absorb moisture)

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Renewable Surface

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Requires Periodic Sealing

YES YES YES NO YES NO

Options

           

Undermount Sink

YES YES YES YES YES YES

Seamed In Sink Option

NO NO NO YES NO NO

Cove (one piece backsplash)

NO NO NO YES NO NO

Value

           

Price Range (Square Foot)

$65 - $100 $60 - $90 $70 - $125 $39 - $70 $60 - $100 $69 - $99

Manufacturer Warranty

INQUIRE NO YES YES INQUIRE YES

NSF Certified*

NO NO INQUIRE YES INQUIRE INQUIRE

 

Key

Outstanding Rating

Above Average Rating

Average Rating

Below Average Rating

Poor Rating

Outstanding

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Poor

N/A - Not Applicable

INQUIRE - Check with Fabricator for availability.

 

*NSF Certified- material can be used in a commercial food preparation area.

    
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