Quartz is one of the hardest substances on earth. Naturally scratch-resistant, with built-in anti-microbial protection to inhibit, odor, mold and mildew, resists stains, scratches, chipping and cracking, mold and mildew, heat and burns, chemicals, acids and solvents.

Granite's vivid natural color palette and near diamond-hard non-porous surface makes it the ideal material for countertops. Granite is one of the most popular types of countertop choices today .

Marble Counter Tops: Classic Luxury with Modern Style.  It's softer than granite, so it needs to be sealed more often - usually twice a year.  However, if you are a baker, a marble countertop is almost de riguer.  It's unparalleled in its ability to maintain a cool temperature even when you are working on it.  Like granite, marble is very resistant to heat.  Another way that it's similar to granite is in price - but expect to pay even more for marble.

Laminate Laminate is a low cost and usually temporary solution. It is very common and most homes will always start out with a laminate countertop in their kitchen. Laminate has hundreds of different color patterns and is easy to clean. Its downside is that it has a low durability, easy to dent, scratch, impossible to fix, can burn from heat and has a standard bull-nose edge profile. The underside of laminate is particle board and if water enters the joints the laminate will bubble up and have to be replaced. If properly cared for laminate counters can last for many years..

Cultured Marble Used for bathroom vanities only. Cultured Marble is a manufactured countertop made with marble dust and resin to create a 1-piece unit. Has a quality appearance and lower cost than granite.

Whether it's granite, marble or laminate colors you're looking for, it will be easy to find a countertop color that perfectly suits your decor. include many choices in golden browns, pale pinks, deep plums, romantic reds, exotic blues, greens, blacks and many subtle shades in-between.

Blacks and gray granite colors or Silestone colors will create a sleek and modern look that is cool and sophisticated while gold, brown and ivory counter top colors have an old-world, rustic charm that is comfortable yet elegant.

Blue and purple are vibrant and energetic. Darker reds and plums are cozy and romantic and greens can be casual or formal depending on the shade you choose.

Surface patterns typically will have a flecked or pebbled appearance which can vary in size and shape and in the density of the pattern depending on the particular mix of quartz, crystals and minerals that make up the stone.

The pattern can be highly structured offering a uniform appearance over the entire countertop or the pattern may change continually, without repetition, called "movement".

granite counter tops and other stones developed their color and pattern over millions of years of natural formation creating a surface that is truly unique.

So, it's never a problem finding a granite counter top color or pattern that fits with your design. The trick is deciding which of the gorgeous granites you love the most!