Types of Stone Countertops
Stone Countertop Options for Your Home or Office
When you're working on a remodeling or property improvement project in Albuquerque, Padilla Granite has custom stone countertop options to create the perfect addition to any room. At Padilla Granite, we work hard to understand your project goals and achieve the dream look you want.
Whether it's a kitchen update, a bathroom remodeling project, an addition that needs to be spectacular, or an office setting that needs to update the tone of your professionalism, we will work with you in understanding your needs and recommend the perfect stone for your desires. Padilla Granite also stands behind the work we do by being available to help recommend ways to take care of your stone to keep the lasting beauty for years to come.
Request a call back from us today to learn more about the stone options we provide or to begin planning your next stone project. With over 25 years of experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to get your stone project done right.
Learn About Each Stone Type
There is a wide variety of both natural and engineered stone countertop materials that are perfect for various home improvement and office renovation projects. Here are some that are the most popular:
Granite
- Known for its supreme durability
- Highly resistant to heat, acids, and scratches
- Comes in hundreds of colors and varieties
- Speckled appearance that helps conceal seams
- Smooth, polished surface adds luxury
- Good for high-use areas like kitchens or tabletops
Limestone
- Requires regular upkeep since it is porous
- Better suited for applications not heavy in use
- Easily absorbs liquids and stains, especially acidic ingredients
- Needs to be sealed yearly
- Perfect for those areas where you want to emphasize lighter shades, including grays, beiges, yellows, greens, and browns
Marble
- In high demand
- Stylish patterns and luxurious veining
- Comes in a wide variety of colors and depths to highlight the beauty you want to achieve
- Porous
- Susceptible to stains if not properly sealed every few months
- Not the best stone for high-use areas like kitchens
Quartzite
- Sometimes confused with quartz
- Features swirling patterns that resemble marble
- Polished surface
- Stands up well to scratches and stains
- Good alternative for areas like kitchens where you frequently use the countertop
Quartz (Engineered Stone)
- Not a natural stone
- Popular engineered stone alternative
- Mimics the look of real stone, like marble, without the upkeep
- Highly durable
- Impervious to chips and scratches
- Stain-resistant
- Made with resin
- Easily customized to fit your countertop design and color palette
Slate
- Natural sedimentary stone
- One of the few nonporous counter materials
- Easy cleaning
- Does not require sealing
- Highly stain- and heat-resistant
- Good alternative for high-use areas like kitchens
- Tends to have fewer color options
- Can be brittle and more prone to chipping
Soapstone
- Metamorphic rock
- Available in shades of gray, blue, and black
- Most contain talc, giving them a milky appearance
- Stain- and acid-resistant
- Stands up to heat
- Doesn't need to be sealed
- Soft material that can be scratched or chipped
- Better application for bathrooms and offices
Travertine
- Form of limestone
- Sedimentary stone
- Reserved for lower-traffic areas
- High reactiveness to acids
- Prone to staining
- Porous and at risk of scratching
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