Quartz, granite and natural stone countertops in Salem, Oregon.
Compare quartz, granite, porcelain and natural stone side by side with a designer. We take care of the measuring, the fabrication and the install.
Countertop materials
Each material has its tradeoffs. Here’s what to weigh, and a designer will set the samples side by side for you at the showroom.
Daltile ONE Quartz SurfacesQuartz
An engineered stone made from crushed quartz and resin, so the surface is hard and non-porous.
- Maintenance
- No sealing needed. Soap and water keeps it clean.
- Heat
- Handles everyday cooking heat. Use a trivet under a hot pan, because sudden high heat can damage the resin.
- Pattern
- The color and pattern are made, not quarried, so they stay even across the slab and match cleanly at the seams.
Granite and marble samplesGranite
Natural stone cut from the quarry in slabs, so every granite counter has its own color and movement.
- Maintenance
- Granite is porous, so it needs sealing now and then to resist stains.
- Heat
- Stands up to heat well. A hot pan straight off the stove is usually fine.
- Pattern
- Every slab is different, so come see yours in person before you commit.
Daltile Panoramic porcelainPorcelain slabs
Large, thin slabs of dense porcelain in the look of marble, stone or a solid color.
- Maintenance
- Non-porous, so it never needs sealing. Soap and water handles everyday cleanup.
- Heat
- Fired at very high temperatures, so it stands up to heat and doesn’t fade in sunlight.
- Pattern
- The look is printed into the surface, so ask a designer to show you how an edge or a corner will look before you choose.
Natural stone
Natural stone has a character no engineered surface can copy. The upkeep depends on the stone, so ask a designer what we can source for your project.
- Maintenance
- Varies by stone. Softer stones like marble can etch or stain, and they need sealing and care more often.
- Heat
- Most stone handles heat well, but some kinds are sensitive to a sudden change in temperature.
- Pattern
- No two slabs are alike. Expect natural variation and movement, not a repeating pattern.
How a countertop project works
From the first measurement to the install, you deal with us the whole way.
We measure your space
We measure the counters, the cabinets and any cutouts for a sink or appliance before anything is ordered.
A template is made
Once your cabinets are in, a template captures the exact shape, seams and cutouts, so your countertop fits your kitchen or bath.
Your slab is cut and finished
It’s cut to the template, with the cutouts for your sink, cooktop and outlets.
We install it
Your new countertop is set and leveled.
Pair your countertop with a tile backsplash
A tile backsplash finishes the look and protects the wall behind your sink and range. Your tile and countertop come from the same showroom, so a designer can help you pick a pair that works together.
Countertop questions
Quartz or granite?
It depends on how you want to live with it. Quartz is engineered, so the pattern stays even from edge to edge and it never needs sealing. Granite is natural stone, so every slab has its own veining and color, and it needs sealing now and then to resist stains. A designer can set the two side by side in the showroom so you can compare.
Can you replace my countertops without redoing the cabinets?
Usually, yes. We measure, and the new top is cut to fit the cabinets you already have, so you don’t have to rebuild what’s underneath.
How does templating work?
Once your cabinets are set, a template is made of the exact shape, the seams and any cutouts for a sink, cooktop or outlets. The slab is cut to that template, which is how the finished countertop fits your kitchen or bath exactly.
Who handles fabrication and installation?
Sourcing, fabrication and installation all go through our showroom, so you have one place to call from the first sample to the finished counter.
Can you do the countertops as part of a kitchen remodel?
Yes. We can take on the whole kitchen, from the countertops to the backsplash tile and the floor, and coordinate the other trades the job needs.
Get a free quote for your countertops.
Bring your measurements or a cabinet layout if you have one. A designer will help you compare quartz, granite, porcelain and natural stone, and you’ll get a written quote before we schedule the template.