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Re:Australia to Ban Engineered Stone by WillPostForFood on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @08:29PM (#38636699)
It is a little more mixed than that. Granite is generally cheaper and has better heat resistance. Granite is porous, so it stains and needs sealing every year or two. Quartz/artificial takes less maintenance, is a little stronger, so it is more scratch resistant.
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Re:Australia to Ban Engineered Stone by Astraco on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @08:39PM (#38636763)
A polished granite countertop has not pores. Most artificial stones use epoxy, scratches easily an easier to break.
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Re:Australia to Ban Engineered Stone by WillPostForFood on Thursday December 14, 2023 @04:11PM (#38647309)
Granite is porous and polished granite is porous. It has to be sealed to prevent absorption and staining. It has to be resealed periodically (annually or semi-annually) to maintain the protection.
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