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Quartz vs. Granite in 2026: Which Lasts Longer, Costs Less, and Looks Better?
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Quartz vs. Granite in 2026: Which Lasts Longer, Costs Less, and Looks Better?

We compared 18 slabs across 6 fabricators in 4 states. After 9 months of stains, scratches, and heat tests, here's the verdict — and where most homeowners get it wrong.

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Installed cost (per sq ft) $60 – $100 $50 – $120 $70 – $200 $80 – $200
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Heat resistance ⚬ Use trivets ✓ Excellent ✓ Excellent ✓ Excellent
Maintenance ✓ Low ⚬ Annual sealing ✕ High ⚬ Periodic sealing
Looks like natural stone ⚬ Mimics ✓ Yes (is) ✓ Yes (is) ✓ Yes (is)
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