Compare Countertop Materials

Material

Stain Resistance

to common food and drinks

Scratch Resistance

to cuts and marks cause by kitchen knifes

Heat Resistance

up to 400°

Impact Resistance

to cracks and chips from dropped objects

Usable Outside

Cost Per SQ. FT.

includes basic installation

Ultra-Compact Surfaces Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Yes $$$
Solid Surface Very Good Fair Very Good Very Good No $$-$$$
Laminate Excellent Fair Excellent Very Good No $-$$
Dekton/Porcelain Excellent Excellent Excellent Fair Yes $$-$$$$$
Granite Very Good Excellent Excellent Fair Yes $$-$$$
Quartzite Very Good Excellent Excellent Fair No $$$$
Quartz Very Good Excellent Excellent Fair Yes $$-$$$$