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MAGANIStone & Surfaces
Stone Guide

Countertop materials: granite, quartz, marble & quartzite

Each stone has its own personality, durability, and price. Here is a plain-language comparison to help you narrow it down, then we bring real samples to your home and help you choose.

We fabricate and install all four of these surfaces for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and fireplace surrounds. We source premium slabs from MSI Surfaces, North America's largest stone distributor, with quartz lines from Cambria, Caesarstone, Silestone, so you get access to a huge range of colors and patterns for the material you actually want.

Engineered

Quartz

Engineered, low-maintenance, and consistent, the popular all-rounder.

Key strength
Nonporous, no sealing required
Typical installed
$50–$140+ per sq ft installed
NaturalFireplace-safe

Granite

Natural, durable, heat-resistant, and every slab is one of a kind.

Key strength
Excellent heat resistance
Typical installed
$40–$100+ per sq ft installed
NaturalFireplace-safe

Marble

Timeless luxury and classic veining for statement spaces.

Key strength
Unmatched classic elegance
Typical installed
$65–$250 per sq ft installed
NaturalFireplace-safe

Quartzite

The look of marble with the toughness of natural stone.

Key strength
Marble look, much more durable
Typical installed
$65–$200 per sq ft installed

Prices shown are typical installed ranges for our area. Your free in-home estimate gives you the exact number for your project, layout, edge profile, and slab.

Ready to see colors?

Browse hundreds of granite, quartz, marble, and quartzite colors. Filter by material, search by name, and open any one to see it large with room photos.

Not sure which material is right for you?

We bring real samples to your home, talk through how you cook and live, and give you an honest recommendation and price. One craftsman, start to finish.