Overall granite is the less expensive option although there is some overlap in pricing between the two options.
Caesarstone compared to granite.
Granite and quartz countertops both come from natural stone although caesarstone has additional manufacturing steps.
In most cases however granite is not uniform in its appearance.
The primary distinction of course is that granite is a natural stone.
Caesarstone is made of quartz which is a very dense and porous material.
Or it can provide many different color variations since it isn t just limited to natural colors like granite is.
Granite is stunning and its natural look is hard to match.
The antique brown is beautiful.
Granite is 100 natural.
Ceasar stone is a harder density product than granite with constant color.
The ceasar is a bit more modern but we do use natural stone all the time in modern designs.
Since granite is a natural product the patterns are not consistent throughout.
As of 2014 interior designer reported in the national kitchen and bath association annual survey that quartz silestone zodiaq and caesarstone are all brands of quartz and granite are the top two countertop material choices.
A more uniform monolithic look.
For this reason a caesarstone kitchen countertop does not require any type of sealant applied to it.
Caesarstone is 97 natural.
Quartz on the other hand is a composite or man made material that includes a combination.
Granite on the other hand is usually priced between 35 to 75 per square foot installed.
While they are both exceptionally hard quartz slabs are slightly heavier and harder than granite slabs.
Both caesarstone and granite are tough materials but caesarstone may have an edge over granite when it comes to practicality.
On the other hand granite will need to be sealed once you have it installed and then you ll have to re seal it on a yearly basis.
Caesarstone has been tested to be more impact and stain resistant than granite.
Much more so than granite.
Caesarstone countertops generally fall in the range of 40 to 100 per square foot installed.
Pattern and colour variation of granite is limited while caesarstone offers a wide variety of patterns and colours.
In caesarstone the patterns are consistent right throughout.
Granite is beautiful because of all of the variations.
Can provide constant color.
The upkeep of caesarstone versus granite.