Quartzite countertops
Quartzite is natural sandstone recrystallized under heat and pressure. It reads like marble but scratches far less easily, which is why it has become the premium pick on Eastside and Seattle kitchen remodels.
Marble-like grey veining over a bright white background.
Translucent crystalline stone — stunning when backlit on an island.
Soft grey-green banding, popular in Pacific Northwest kitchens.
Bold green and quartz movement for a statement island.
Marble is calcite-based and the softest of the three. Engineered quartz is stain-proof but not heat-proof. Quartzite is silica-based, so it resists scratching and tolerates heat like granite. The trade-off is price and the need to seal it.
Some slabs sold as quartzite are actually dolomitic marble and behave like a much softer stone. We test slabs before we recommend them, seal at install, and give you a resealing schedule based on the specific stone you choose.
Translucent quartzites like Cristallo can be backlit on waterfall islands and bar fronts. We can also bookmatch consecutive slabs so the veining mirrors across a seam or up a full-height backsplash.
No. Quartzite is quarried natural stone; quartz countertops are engineered from ground stone and resin. Quartzite handles heat better, quartz resists stains better.
It is porous, so it can. Sealing at installation and wiping spills promptly prevents nearly all staining.
Usually yes — exotic quartzites are among the priciest slabs we carry. Smaller applications like vanities can often be cut from remnants to bring the cost down.
We fabricate in Auburn and install statewide across Washington, with most work in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap and Thurston counties.
Quartzite varies wildly slab to slab — come pick yours, or send us photos and measurements.
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