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Materials

Materials we fabricate

Four natural stones and one engineered one. Here is how they compare, and where each belongs in a home.

The stones

Pick the surface for how you live

Every slab is cut to a template of your space. Tap a stone to read more.

Taj Mahal quartzite kitchen island with a black faucet and white oak cabinetry, fabricated and installed by Dallas Countertop in Plano, TX

QuartziteMarble look, granite strengthNatural, heat-safe, and hard. Sealed at installation.

Bianco quartz island with seating and a rattan pendant in a navy kitchen in McKinney, TX

QuartzConsistent and carefreeEngineered, non-porous, never needs sealing. Indoors only.

EngineeredNo sealing

Pegasus marble vanity counters on white cabinetry with brass hardware and a widespread faucet, installed by Dallas Countertop

MarbleThe originalBright natural stone that etches and ages. Best on vanities and backsplashes.

Whole granite slab in the slab yard: dark gray granite with silver flecks, selected by Dallas Countertop for a client

GraniteDense and durableScratch and heat resistant, widest range of color. Sealed at installation.

Side by side

How the stones compare

General guidance for choosing. We bring samples to the on-site visit so you can see the stone in your light.

Stone	Type	Sealing	Heat	Scratch & etch	Best for
Quartzite	Natural	Sealed, periodic resealing	Excellent	Very hard; rarely etches	Kitchens that get real use, full-height backsplashes
Quartz	Engineered	Never	Good; use trivets	Hard; does not etch	Kitchens, vanities, slab shower walls
Granite	Natural	Sealed, periodic resealing	Excellent	Very hard; rarely etches	Kitchens, outdoor kitchens
Marble	Natural	Sealed, regular resealing	Good	Softer; etches with acids	Vanities, backsplashes, statement pieces
Dolomite	Natural	Sealed, regular resealing	Good	Medium; etches slowly	Marble look with more durability

Every stone is different. Ask us about the specific slab before you decide.

The slab yard

See whole slabs before you decide

Every slab we buy for a client is photographed in the yard first.

See the slab yard

Pegasus marble vanity counters on white cabinetry with brass hardware and a widespread faucet, installed by Dallas Countertop — Marble
Breccia Capraia

Whole stone slab photographed in the slab yard before fabrication, Dallas Countertop selection 21 — Quartzite
Mystic Blue

Whole stone slab photographed in the slab yard before fabrication, Dallas Countertop selection 26 — Macaubas Sodalite

Where the stone goes

Kitchens, baths, and walls

KitchensKitchen countertopsIslands, perimeter runs, waterfall edges, and full-height slab backsplashes.Kitchen countertops BathsVanities & tub decksVanity tops and tub surrounds in quartzite, quartz, or marble.Bathroom countertops WallsShower walls & backsplashesSlab walls that replace grout lines with a single clean surface.Slab walls

Free on-site estimate

See the stone in your kitchen

Tell us about the project and we will schedule an on-site visit to measure, talk through materials, and quote the work.

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