Taj MahalNatural Stone · Quartzite
Quartzite
The look of marble, with the strength for a kitchen that gets used every day.
What it is
Sandstone, pressed by the earth into something harder.
Quartzite starts as sandstone. Over millions of years, heat and pressure fuse the grains into dense quartz. That's why it can look as soft as marble and still stand up to real life.
It's 100% natural. No two slabs match, which is the point: the one you pick in our gallery is the one in your home.
- Hardness
- Very high
- Heat
- Handles it well
- Sealing
- Yes, periodically
- Finishes
- Polished, honed, leathered
Where it works best
Made for the rooms you live in.
How to care for it
Simple, if you know these four things.
Quartzite is low-maintenance, not no-maintenance. Here's what we tell every client.
- 01Seal itQuartzite is natural stone, so it can absorb spills. A good sealer keeps it protected. Ask us how often to reseal your slab.
- 02Wipe up spillsWine, oil and coffee are fine if you don't leave them sitting. Warm water and a soft cloth do the job.
- 03Use a stone cleanerSkip bleach, vinegar and harsh sprays. They wear down the sealer. We carry a cleaner made for natural stone.
- 04Use a trivet for very hot pansQuartzite handles heat well. A trivet protects the sealer and avoids sudden temperature shock.
Stones we carry
See all in-stock slabsQuartzite in our gallery
Taj Mahal[Slab photo]
Cristallo Frost[Slab photo]
Bianco Superiore[Slab photo]
Santorini[Slab photo]
White Taj[Slab photo]
Green Prasiolita[Slab photo]
Calacatta Tesoro[Slab photo]
Black Monte BaldoSee quartzite in person.
Photos never show the depth. Walk the slabs in our Kenner gallery and pick the exact one for your home.
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