What Type of Stone Countertop Should I Choose for My Bathroom?

The bathroom countertops you select will have a lasting effect on the room’s appearance and functionality. Knowing the differences between each type of material will help you decide which type is right for you.

When choosing the countertops for your home, consider the appearance, maintenance and functionality of each material. How long will the material last? What kind of maintenance does each require? Answering these questions and others like them will help you choose the countertop material that will suit you best. Below, we’ve listed some of our most popular countertop material types.

Quartz

Quartz is one of the most popular types of countertop material available to consumers today. Some think that quartz is an all-natural stone, but it’s actually a combination of resins and crushed stone powder. Because it’s made from crushed stone, it can be colored to match nearly any homeowner’s tastes. It also comes in a variety of different colors and patterns. Quartz can be made to resemble marble or granite, but it’s more durable and needs less maintenance. Unlike granite or marble, quartz never needs to be sealed.

Marble

Marble is a romantic and beautiful stone with a long history of use in homes and buildings. Marble can be found in mantels and on old staircases. It’s a soft stone, and it can contain iron. When unsealed and exposed to moisture, some marble may turn a slightly rusty color. To keep your marble looking as beautiful as the day it was installed, it needs periodic resealing. Marble is often white and gray, which is very fitting for modern aesthetics.

Granite

Granite was the preferred countertop material for a long time, and it’s still very popular with homeowners. It’s very hard, durable, and scratch-resistant. It also comes available in a variety of colors and patterns. Granite adds value to your bathroom. It’s also very low maintenance, only needing regular cleaning and periodic re-sealing to keep it looking its best.

Most granite comes in neutral colors like beige, cream and brown. Some types of granite come in bolder colors like blue, green and red. If you want granite countertops but don’t want your counters to look like everyone else’s, ask your countertop supplier to show you the more colorful options available.

Soapstone

Soapstone is easily recognizable because of its matte finish and gray or beige coloring. It’s a harder material than marble and less susceptible to etching, but can still be vulnerable to some scratching. Soapstone is known to darken with time. This aging process is natural.

Contact an Expert Countertop Material Supplier

At Seacoast Stone, we sell a variety of countertop materials for homeowners. Our bathroom countertops options are top quality. If you’re remodeling your bathroom, you may find yourself wondering what is the best countertop material for a bathroom? We can answer your questions about our materials and help you through the purchase and installation process, so contact us.