Cliq Studios Training Book

MATERIAL COMPARISON CHART

SOLID SURFACE

GRANITE w/SEALER

QUARTZ

Color Unique Design Pattern Consistency Quality of Seams One Piece Appearance Scratch Resistant Stain Resistant Impact Resistant Heat Resistant Household Chemical Resistant Easily Maintained Can be repaired Nonporous (impervious to moisture) Renewable Requires Sealing Periodically* Undermount Sink Seamed in Sink Option Cove (one piece backsplash) Price Per Sq. Foot Manufacturer Warranty NSF** Certified

NO YES YES YES $ - $$

YES YES

NO YES

NO NO $$$ - $$$$$ YES NO

NO NO $$$ - $$$$$

YES YES

YES YES

N/A - Not Applicable CFI - Certified Fabricator Installer *Granite doesn’t require re-sealing **NSF Certified - material can be used in commercial food preparation area

- Poor - Fair - Good - Very Good - Excellent