Question 1: How Do You Cook?
Daily high-heat cooking — karahi, tadka, tawa rotis, frying — favours granite, which tolerates hot pots without damage.
Moderate cooking with good habits — using trivets consistently — suits quartz perfectly.
Question 2: How Much Maintenance Will You Do?
Quartz: no sealing, ever. Wipe with soap and water.
Granite: dark granites need very little care; light granites need sealing about once a year.
Question 3: What Look Do You Want?
Quartz offers consistent designs, bright whites and convincing marble-looks such as Calacatta Gold and Carrara White.
Granite offers natural, one-of-a-kind patterns — sparkling blacks, warm browns, shimmering blues and dramatic waves.
Question 4: What Is Your Budget?
Local granite starts at about Rs 250 per square foot in FB Marble's list and imported granite at about Rs 700. Quartz sits in the mid-to-premium range. For large kitchens on a budget, granite usually costs less.
Question 5: Are There Children at Home?
Both are durable. Quartz is slightly more forgiving of chips thanks to its resin; rounded edges are wise with either material.
Question 6: Will Any Counter Be Outdoors?
Choose granite for outdoor kitchens, terraces and BBQ counters — quartz can fade in sunlight.
Question 7: How Important Is Stain Resistance?
Quartz is non-porous and nearly stain-proof. Dark granite is also very stain-resistant; light granite needs prompt cleaning and sealing.
Quick Decision Guide
| If you... | Choose |
|---|---|
| Cook at high heat daily | Granite |
| Want zero sealing | Quartz |
| Want a marble look without etching | Quartz |
| Want unique natural stone | Granite |
| Have a tight budget | Local granite |
| Need outdoor counters | Granite |
The Best of Both
Many FB Marble clients combine them: granite on the cooking run and quartz on the island or vanities.
Get a Free Quote from FB Marble
Send a simple sketch with measurements on WhatsApp (+92 323 4148908) and we will reply with the best rate, usually within hours. You are welcome to visit our Lahore showroom on Bedian Road to see the stone in person. More guides and products are available at fbmarble.com.
