Stone Showdown
Which is more heat-resistant: granite or quartz?
granite
Name one pro and one con of marble
pro: elegant veining, Con: etching/staining
pro: beautiful colors, con: expensive
I love marble, but I cook too much to worry about stains
Suggest Drytreat Sealer or an alternative: quartz
Best material for an outdoor kitchen?
Dekton or granite
What's a unique benefit of soapstone in kitchens?
Nonporous- Resists acids
Which is a harder stone, quartzite or marble?
quartzite
Why do some clients love soapstone
Warm feel, natural patina, low maintenance
Quartz looks fake to me
Suggest a good alternative. (Quartzite or honed granite)
Ideal for a family with kids and high use?
Quartz or granite
What is one concern clients might have with Dekton?
Edge chipping or cost
Which requires more sealing: granite or soapstone?
Granite
What's a con of quartz?
Not UV resistant
Not very heat proof
Soapstone’s too dark for my kitchen
How do you redirect the client? (Talk contrast, patina beauty, or light quartz alternative)
Good for a high-end modern condo with minimal look
Quartz or Dekton
How hard is quartzite on the Mohs scale?
7-8
Which is better for outdoor use: quartz or Dekton?
Dekton
What’s a major advantage of quartzite over marble?
Greater durability, less etching/staining
Dekton sounds great, but I’ve never heard of it—why should I trust it?
Heat Resistant, Scratch Resistant, UV Rated
Client wants waterfall edge island + no maintenance. What’s your go-to?
Quartz or Dekton
What common household item can etch marble surfaces?
Lemon juice (acid)
A customer wants a marble look but low maintenance- name 2 alternatives
Quartz and Quartzite or Quartz and Dekton
Give one benefit of Dekton and one common concern
heat/UV resistance, Con: chipping
I want luxury but I don’t want the upkeep
What’s your go-to stone and pitch? (Quartz with marble look, quartzite for elegance + strength)
How many Eiffel towers or statue or liberties are applied of pressure on Dekton during its production time?
27 statue of liberties or 2.5 Eiffel towers
What is the main ingredient in quartz countertops?
Silicone Dioxide