Here is a quick guide if you're planning on using natural stone in your home. This post includes the most common natural stone types and a bit about each one to helpfully make your decision a little bit easier.
Granite
Price: $50-$60 / sq. ft. (source: libertystonellc.com)
Pros of Granite (source: usenaturalstone.com)
High heat resistance
Scratch resistant
Cons of Granite:
Need to be sealed to prevent moisture infiltration
Where To Use In Your Home:
Countertops
Flooring
Quartz
Price: $50-$65 / sq. ft. for good quality quartz (source: caesarstoneus.com)
Pros of Quartz:
Durable & Strong
Non-porous: resists staining
Cons of Quartz:
Not as resistant to heat as granite
Where to Use In Your Home:
Countertops
Marble
Price: $60 average price / sq. ft. (source: homeadvisor.com)
Pros of Marble (source: levatina.com):
Resistant to UV radiation, so it maintains it's color
Resistant to fire & heat
Cons of Marble:
Marble is porous and absorbs moisture
It is vulnerable to staining and needs to be well maintained (high-maintenance)
Where to Use In Your Home:
Countertops
Floors
Walls
Travertine
Price: $3 / sq. ft. for travertine flooring (source: travertinemart.com)
Pros of Travertine:
Durable
Cost, very inexpensive
Cons of Travertine (source: travertinemart.com):
Porous due to the holes in the tiles which can show wearing over time
Where to Use In Your Home:
Interior / Exterior flooring
Walls
Limestone
Price: $3-$10 / sq. ft. for limestone flooring (source: home.costhelper.com)
Pros of Limestone (source: levantina.com):
Resistant to fire & heat
Resistant to UV radiation, so it maintains it's color
Cons of Limestone:
Medium level of durability
Susceptible to staining
Where to Use In Your Home:
On the exterior facade of your home
Flooring
Soapstone
Price: $45-$85 / sq. ft. (source: bobvila.com)
Pros of Soapstone (source: caesarstone.com)
Not susceptible to staining
Durable
Resistant to heat
Cons of Limestone (source: caesarstone.com):
Scratches easily
Rough texture
Where to Use In Your Home:
Countertops
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