By breaking down the differences between quartz and granite, we hope to make your kitchen remodel decision a little easier. Here's what to know.

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Quartz countertops are synthetic or engineered materials using minerals, including quartz, as the main ingredient. The highly concentrated slabs are strong and dense, much like natural stone. Quartz ...

Quartz and quartzite countertops look similar, but they're both manufactured in different ways with different durability, ...

Millions of workers in the United States are exposed to hazardous silica dust in places where quartz is cut, drilled or polished, according to the Natural Stone Institute. “Protecting the health and ...

This story is sponsored by Bedrock Quartz. You walk into your bathroom and kitchen every morning — same counters, same scratches, same dull shine. Now picture this: New countertops that make the light ...

A dull finish doesn't always mean surface damage, and understanding how engineered materials behave can make restoring their ...

California is poised to become the first state in the country to adopt special measures to protect workers who make kitchen and bathroom countertops out of a popular kind of artificial stone known as ...

Whether you're designing a brand-new kitchen or remodeling the one you already have, selecting the right countertop material is a key design choice. While there are various DIY options out there that ...