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Maryland Quartz and Granite

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Granite Countertops

Unique, natural stone material known for its quality and durability.

What's Granite Countertops Pros And Cons?

There are a number of things to consider when selecting a countertop surface for your kitchen. If granite is at the top of your list, then to help you make a decision. Here’s the easy pros and cons Below to decide if its advantages and disadvantage make it a reasonable choice for your beloved home. Right from the start, what many would consider a con: granite can be expensive. Natural stones like granite are certainly not the most budget-friendly countertop material. On the other hand, the almost life-time investment Granite is one of the most reliable and long-lasting countertops you can pick for your home. So there’s really no pro or con. You get what you’re willing to pay for. To prevent stains and bacterial growth granite needs to be sealed regularly, and even if this a con in the stone world, most manufactures will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. The good news is the technology for sealers has come a long way over the years, and many will last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. Another con that some people would consider is that granite may be cracked or chipped, but this is a fairly rare circumstance, and actually only happens when the countertop is hit very hard in a very weak area.

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Engineered Quartz Countertops

High hardness, corrosion resistance, easy cleaning, and no radiation.

What's Engineered Quartz Countertops Pros And Cons?

The famous Engineered Quartz countertops are a modern alternative to granite stone. Commonly used for countertops, tabletops, and flooring, this man-made product is made entirely of natural materials, 90 percent is made of ground quartz, and 5-6 percent of a combination of resins and pigments, Engineered quartz still offers a modern look for your home, combined with long-lasting, non-porous product slabs for your Beloved Kitchen and House.

But don’t shy away from judgement, so here are the pros and cons:

The Pros

  • Extremely durable and long-lasting
  • Non-porous And doesn’t require sealing
  • Resistant to Bacteria, virus, mold, and mildew
  • Spill and stains resistance 
  • Quartz countertops are easily cleaned 
  • Quartz countertops are available in bigger sizes. 
  • Quartz countertops multiple colors, textures, And patterns. 
  • Quartz countertops Extremely hard material. 

The Cons

  • Not suitable for outdoors
  • Not heat resistant like granite 
  • Prone to chipping and cracking 
  • Can’t be harshly cleaned 

marble countertops

Marble Countertops

Natural and beautiful texture, it’s suitable to decorate interior building.

What’s The Pros and Cons of Marble Countertops?

The exquisite material of Marble is extremely beautiful. Instantly, it generates a feeling of beauty and grandeur in space. It is hardly surprising that the greatest sculptors and architects in the world have from ancient times, chosen to work in the medium, or that it is a favorite among today’s designers. Although it is still a major decision for some to choose marble countertops, however, to help you make a decision. Here’s fast pros and cons to peek: Marble countertops are beautiful, and that’s considered a pro, the con here Marbles are pricey or even extremely expensive, because luxury is never cheap, and marble countertops are the epitome of luxury. If well maintained, marble will increase the value of the property. A great pro, however, when it comes to maintaining Marble countertops it stains quickly. And this is a little con. This could be a con since Marble countertops can be delicate. However, they are ancient stones and long-lasting only with the right marble countertops, which can last for an incredibly long time. Low traffic conditions are perfect for the durability of marble. Another pro They’re genuinely special. And it’s not a major con, but they can be worn out over time like any other natural stone.

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Granite Countertops

Unique, natural stone material known for its quality and durability.

What's Granite Countertops Pros And Cons?

There are a number of things to consider when selecting a countertop surface for your kitchen. If granite is at the top of your list, then to help you make a decision. Here’s the easy pros and cons Below to decide if its advantages and disadvantage make it a reasonable choice for your beloved home. Right from the start, what many would consider a con: granite can be expensive. Natural stones like granite are certainly not the most budget-friendly countertop material. On the other hand, the almost life-time investment Granite is one of the most reliable and long-lasting countertops you can pick for your home. So there’s really no pro or con. You get what you’re willing to pay for. To prevent stains and bacterial growth granite needs to be sealed regularly, and even if this a con in the stone world, most manufactures will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. The good news is the technology for sealers has come a long way over the years, and many will last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. Another con that some people would consider is that granite may be cracked or chipped, but this is a fairly rare circumstance, and actually only happens when the countertop is hit very hard in a very weak area.

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Engineered Quartz Countertops

High hardness, corrosion resistance, easy cleaning, and no radiation.

What's Engineered Quartz Countertops Pros And Cons?

The famous Engineered Quartz countertops are a modern alternative to granite stone. Commonly used for countertops, tabletops, and flooring, this man-made product is made entirely of natural materials, 90 percent is made of ground quartz, and 5-6 percent of a combination of resins and pigments, Engineered quartz still offers a modern look for your home, combined with long-lasting, non-porous product slabs for your Beloved Kitchen and House.

But don’t shy away from judgement, so here are the pros and cons:

The Pros

  • Extremely durable and long-lasting
  • Non-porous And doesn’t require sealing
  • Resistant to Bacteria, virus, mold, and mildew
  • Spill and stains resistance 
  • Quartz countertops are easily cleaned 
  • Quartz countertops are available in bigger sizes. 
  • Quartz countertops multiple colors, textures, And patterns. 
  • Quartz countertops Extremely hard material. 

The Cons

  • Not suitable for outdoors
  • Not heat resistant like granite 
  • Prone to chipping and cracking 
  • Can’t be harshly cleaned 

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Marble Countertops

Natural and beautiful texture, it’s suitable to decorate interior building.

What’s The Pros and Cons of Marble Countertops?

The exquisite material of Marble is extremely beautiful. Instantly, it generates a feeling of beauty and grandeur in space. It is hardly surprising that the greatest sculptors and architects in the world have from ancient times, chosen to work in the medium, or that it is a favorite among today’s designers. Although it is still a major decision for some to choose marble countertops, however, to help you make a decision. Here’s fast pros and cons to peek: Marble countertops are beautiful, and that’s considered a pro, the con here Marbles are pricey or even extremely expensive, because luxury is never cheap, and marble countertops are the epitome of luxury. If well maintained, marble will increase the value of the property. A great pro, however, when it comes to maintaining Marble countertops it stains quickly. And this is a little con. This could be a con since Marble countertops can be delicate. However, they are ancient stones and long-lasting only with the right marble countertops, which can last for an incredibly long time. Low traffic conditions are perfect for the durability of marble. Another pro They’re genuinely special. And it’s not a major con, but they can be worn out over time like any other natural stone.

OUR SERVICES

We provide design, fabrication, and installation

Here at Maryland Quartz & Granite we endeavor to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and design professionals alike. Our capable response to your creative requests translates into personal and unique stone expressions with timeless appeal.

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Choose The Material

We offer a wide selection of granite, marble, and quartz surfaces that you can check out in our gallery. 

Create a Template

Once you have made your choice, we will set a date to visit the site to take precise measurements for your custom template.

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Deliver to Fabrication

As soon as the best possible layout has been established, the slab is delivered to the fabricating room to be cut and processed.

Install on Site

We have special vehicles and professional installation specialist to install the product quickly and efficiently in your home.

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STAGES OF THE BUILDING PROCESS

Building design and construction process — step by step

1

QUOTE REQUEST

Visit our website Free Quote page to quickly send us your measurements
2

ESTIMATION

To give you a final quote we will schedule a visit to your home.
3

FABRICATION

Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.
4

INSTALLATION

Using the templates as reference, we cut and install the tops into their respective locations.

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Free estimation quote

After we get some information from you, we’ll set up a time to discuss your project in further detail.

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    How to contact us

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    Our Location

    131 industry ln Unit-A, Forest Hill, MD,21050
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    Direct Line Numbers

    F: +1 443 371-7604
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