Eight of every ten Mansfield kitchens we install in 2025 get quartz, not granite. Here is the honest comparison — and the small set of cases where granite still wins.
Cost Comparison
Quartz: $55-$120/sf installed. Granite: $40-$95/sf installed. Quartz commands a 15-25% premium for builder-grade and is dead even with high-end granite.
Durability
Quartz: scratch and stain resistant, doesn’t need sealing, fragile to extreme heat. Granite: harder, takes heat directly, needs sealing yearly. Both last 30+ years.
Resale
Mansfield buyers in 2025 prefer quartz 3:1. Granite still photographs well and won’t hurt resale, but the warm white-and-quartz look dominates listings under $600k.
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Can quartz handle a hot pan?
Direct contact with anything over 300°F can damage the resin. Always use trivets.
Does granite stain?
Yes if not sealed. Re-seal yearly. Quartz never seals.
Which is better for a busy family?
Quartz — zero maintenance, stain resistant.
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