Granite Countertop & Quartz Countertop News   Countertop News - Granite, Quartz & New Countertop Materials Granite countertops have a distinctive appearance that can not be duplicated with engineered materials like Quartz or Corian, but solid surface (engineered materials) are sometimes better for high use kitchens or where families are tough on the kitchen cabinets. Granite is durable, highly heat, scratch resistant, and unmatched in beauty and value, but it can be damaged by abuse easier than solid surface or quartz countertops .  Below you will find articles about granite countertops, quartz countertops, solid surface and other countertop materials to help you determine which material is best for your kitchen countertops. Granite Countertop Cleaning Tips & Cleaners