Re:California workers who cut countertops are dying of an in...
by Kirby64 on Monday September 25, 2023 @01:55PM
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Quartz countertops are more expensive than natural granite. They're only cheaper than something like Marble.
Quartz is also strictly a better material: it's not as porous as granite, much much harder than marble (marble can be scratched so easily), and can be made into almost any color or pattern.
Super rich folks may prefer natural stone, but not because it's a better material... it may be preferred because it's a worse material in many cases. The cost and fragility is part of the allure by itself.
Re:California workers who cut countertops are dying of an in...
by Kirby64 on Friday September 29, 2023 @12:18PM
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What does that have to do with anything? It's a better material. Many materials are engineered to make them better. Steel isn't 'natural' either in that regard.
Quartz is also strictly a better material: it's not as porous as granite, much much harder than marble (marble can be scratched so easily), and can be made into almost any color or pattern.
Super rich folks may prefer natural stone, but not because it's a better material... it may be preferred because it's a worse material in many cases. The cost and fragility is part of the allure by itself.