AN HONEST LOOK FOR HOMEOWNERS
People ask this question almost every day. Sometimes they whisper it like they are afraid of the answer.
So let’s talk about it plainly.
At Canaan Stone Works, we have no reason to oversell quartz. Some people should choose it. Some absolutely should not.
WHAT ARE YOU ACTUALLY PAYING FOR WITH QUARTZ
You are paying for predictability.
Quartz is consistent in color. It resists staining extremely well. It does not require sealing. It holds up to daily use without much thought.
For many homeowners, that mental relief alone is worth the cost.
IS QUARTZ MORE EXPENSIVE THAN GRANITE
Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.
Entry level granite and mid range quartz can land close together. Exotic granite can easily exceed quartz pricing.
The mistake is assuming quartz always costs more. It depends on the specific stone, not the category.
DOES QUARTZ INCREASE HOME VALUE
This is where expectations need to be realistic.
Quartz does not magically add value on its own. What it does is remove objections. Buyers see a clean, durable surface and move on. No questions about maintenance. No concerns about staining.
That smooths the selling process, which matters more than a number on paper.
WHERE QUARTZ SHINES THE MOST
Busy kitchens
Families with kids
Homes where cooking happens daily
People who do not want another maintenance task
In those situations, quartz earns its keep quietly over time.
WHERE QUARTZ MIGHT NOT BE THE RIGHT CHOICE
If you love the look of natural variation and movement, quartz can feel too controlled.
If you frequently place extremely hot cookware directly on surfaces, quartz requires more awareness than granite.
If uniqueness matters more than convenience, natural stone may feel more satisfying.
THE QUESTION MOST PEOPLE SHOULD BE ASKING INSTEAD
The better question is not whether quartz is worth the cost.
It is whether the benefits of quartz match how you actually live.
When they do, homeowners rarely regret it. When they do not, the countertop can feel wrong no matter how nice it looks.
FINAL THOUGHT
Quartz is not a luxury flex. It is a lifestyle decision.
For the right home, it makes life easier every single day. For the wrong one, it is simply expensive stone.
Choosing well usually starts with seeing slabs in person and talking through how your kitchen is really used.