It wears the same marble.
Carrara marble vs super white granite.
Quartzite called white super or super white granite will look like marble and be far far less likely to stain.
This is the granite option to look for if you want to get the closest to the carrara marble.
Properly sealed super white quartzite has a much lower risk for etching staining scratching or chipping than the traditional marbles used for counters.
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However the bottom line is that most super white quartzite is harder than classic marbles like white carrara marble or calacatta marble.
The perimeter countertops are super white quartzite with a mitered edge detail.
Here are some of the granite colours that look like carrara marble.
Or it can be a darker gray with a mottled and typically granite pattern.
The island countertop is polished carrara marble with a mitered edge detail.
Carrera marble and white granite are two of the most popular countertop materials.
I was told this stone super white wears almost as well as granite that s not true.
I have carrara in all my bathrooms counters and on floors.
When you see the quartzite i ll bet you like it better than carrara marble.
Glacier white granite is on the list.
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You still should seal it every year.
When it comes to availability marble is rarer than granite and therefore more expensive then it s alternative.
Quartzite is in a category of its own.
It won t be too much different in price either.
It can be a light gray white with striations that look like marble.
Although harder than granite it is sometimes more porous.
Normally i know better was thinking it was fresh etc.
Carrara marble is often classified as much softer looking than calacatta because of its subtle light gray veining that can sometimes hue toward blue.
Many slabs have a veining effect like marble.
The one downside to super white is it is more expensive than carrara marble.
Carrara marble is the most common marble found in italy and it s named after the region it comes from carrara italy.
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Glacier white granite is a good one to take a peak at in your local stone warehouse.
Both are durable natural stones that create beautiful and elegant kitchen countertops.
Notice that the edges are mitered around the farmhouse sink opening.
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