Granite worktops are heat resistant to a higher temperature than quartz.
Is quartz as heat resistant is granite.
The resulting surface is non porous meaning it is more stain resistant than granite and requires less maintenance overall.
In terms of heat resistance granite is the much better choice.
Turning up the heat.
Granite is formed in intense heat and is naturally impervious to high temperatures.
The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.
Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
Quartz is resistant to heat but if the temperature gets to too high you can damage your quartz countertop.
In general natural stone countertops are much better at handling heat than engineered stone options.
In general hot pans will not damage a granite top.
A quartz countertop is an engineered surface.
A quartz countertop can sustain damage when it is subject to really high temperatures.
The natural stone surfaces can withstand much more heat than quartz can which makes the material an ideal fit for the kitchen.
Quartz on the other hand isn t nearly as heat resistant.
Most quartz makers recommend utilizing cookware that is heat proof as well as table mats trivets reinforced hot pads and other related kitchen accessories that are designed to protect countertop.
Hot pots and pans won t damage the surface though they may damage any sealant on them.
Quartz may be resistant to heat but it is not heat proof.
Quartz is also very heat and scratch resistant.