Professionally Installed Countertops

Traditional kitchens can benefit from a variety of countertops, whether stone, quartz, or butcher block. Most Traditional designs tend to use granite with dramatic colors, veining, and movement which adds more richness to the design.

Countertops for Modern and Contemporary kitchens are much more minimal in design. This style is versatile in color, but quartz countertops are typically used the most. Examples include marble-like quartz or colored countertops with minimal pattern and design.

Natural characteristics of Rustic and Farmhouse countertops include more earthy materials which generally means granite. Some Modern Rustic kitchens will use a sleeker quartz for a cleaner appearance, but marble-like styles of quartz or granite with some light veining and movement is common.

Like Modern and Contemporary styles, Industrial countertops are as minimal as possible. Colors and styles include quartz in flat grays, tans, or sometimes white. If the homeowner wants to make a statement, a dramatic veined granite top may be used, but quartz is more popular.

Since Transitional style is a combination of Modern and Traditional styles, this means countertops can be used from either category to accentuate style preferences. If Modern style is more desirable, then simple quartz colors are best, and vice versa, if Traditional style is preferred, colorful granite is best.

In the remodeling industry, countertop pricing is calculated by square footage. When looking for an estimate, it’s important to provide measurements of your existing countertops or ask your kitchen designer for assistance. Average pricing of CliqStudios granite and quartz countertops is below.

Quartz = $66 to $122 square foot

Granite = $53 to $122 square foot

When pricing ranges are higher, it’s an indication of popularity in the market, inventory, and complexity it might take to create the material (quartz). In addition to the square footage pricing, the final price of kitchen countertops may include other upcharges based on your design preferences. Standard upcharges might include sink and cooktop cutouts, faucet cutouts, designer edge profiles and radius countertops.

Choosing the best kitchen countertop for your family and home is an important consideration. The overall design aesthetic is often a high priority, but there are other things to account for. Does your family use the space every day and how rough is everyone on the kitchen? For the average family, durability is a common concern. Granite and quartz are both very durable, but each material offers different features.

Granite countertops are known for their natural beauty and unpredictable movement. They are also extremely durable and non-porous. Quartz countertops are also very durable and offer a unique anti-microbial property because of how the manufacturing process distributes the natural quartz rock evenly throughout the surface. Being that quartz is manufactured, it’s made in a wide variety of colors to suit any design.

Consider these differences carefully to decide whether you want more earthy countertops or more sleek and tailored countertops. Both are great options for any design aesthetic and will provide a beautiful work surface for years. If you would like personalized guidance on which professionally installed countertops will work best, speak with your designer. Our design team has completed thousands of projects and are happy to help you decide.

At CliqStudios, we are proud to offer beautiful countertops that stand up to everyday life and are low maintenance. When spills inevitably happen to your new work surface, it’s important to take care of the mess right away. Granite and quartz cleaning methods will vary, so learn what to expect with care & maintenance below.

Granite Care & Maintenance

Heat

• Heat resistant to normal cooking temperatures
• Use trivets and hot pads when placing hot skillets, pans, crockpots, or other heat generating kitchenware on the surface

Scratches

• Resistant to scratches, cuts, and chipping
• Cutting directly on the granite surface is not recommended

Chemicals

• Avoid exposure to any strong chemicals and solvents that can be found in household items such as nail polish remover or bleach

Recommended Cleaners:

• Simple Green10x Stone Polish
• Magic Eraser by Mr. Clean
• Soap and Water
• Denatured Alcohol
• Hope’s Surface Cleaner
• Rock Doctor Cleaner

Quartz Care & Maintenance

Heat

• Heat resistant to normal cooking temperatures
• Use trivets and hot pads when placing hot skillets, pans, crockpots, or other heat generating kitchenware on the surface

Scratches

• Resistant to scratches, cuts, and chipping
• Cutting directly on the quartz surface is not recommended

Chemicals

• Avoid exposure to any strong chemicals and solvents that can be found in household items such as nail polish remover or bleach

Recommended Cleaners:

• Simple Green10x Stone Polish
• Magic Eraser by Mr. Clean
• Soap and Water
• Denatured Alcohol
• Hope’s Surface Cleaner
• Rock Doctor Cleaner

Finding your new kitchen countertops is easy with many granite and quartz color options to choose from. Our process is simple. Work with your CliqStudios designer to create your dream kitchen design, then follow these steps.

Every CliqStudios countertop comes with a warranty. Please contact Customer Service with questions about your countertops.