Can kitchen countertops stain?

Kitchens can be magnets for spills and our countertops take the brunt of it. Whether it is our morning tea or coffee, a red sauce from a pasta dish, or spilled merlot from an evening party, if your counters can stain, they will. So the question we hear is twofold: will they stain and are there kitchen countertops that don’t?

At Wholesale Flooring & Granite, we offer a wide range of countertops, but we specialize in counters made from granite, quartz, quartzite, and marble. For this article, these are the four surfaces toward which we will turn our attention. So, do they stain?

Granite countertops
We must state upfront, as our name implies, we are very partial to granite countertops. Each top is unique given the composition of the stone, they are very hard, and are highly resistant to scratches. As the adage goes, when it comes to cutting food on a granite countertop, you will damage your knife before you damage the top. Nevertheless, granite is a stone and unless it is properly sealed, can stain. Yet, when sealed properly, it is highly stain-resistant.

Quartz countertops
Quartz countertops are an engineered counter made from lots of little chips of quartz that have been bonded together. They are the lowest maintenance of any countertop we offer and are non-porous, making them easier to keep free of bacteria when you clean them. They are also virtually stain-proof.

Quartzite countertops
Quartzite is a single piece of quartz that has been mined, cut, and finished. They are quite attractive and in some cases, resemble marble. They are naturally very resistant to heat but are porous, meaning that they need to be sealed. Once properly sealed, these are very resistant to stains.

Marble countertops
Marble countertops are again a thing of beauty. They are slightly softer than granite, which also permits some more decorative touches in terms of beveled edges. Like Quartzite, they are also highly tolerant of heat, which makes them an excellent choice for use in the kitchen. Without being properly sealed and maintained, these can be prone to stains. Yet, if you are willing to do a little upkeep, these will serve you flawlessly for many years.

At Wholesale Flooring & Granite, our goal is to help you create the kitchen of your dreams and kitchen countertops are a big part of that. If you are curious and want to discover a little more about each of these materials, why not stop by our Baton Rouge showroom and give our staff of knowledgeable designers the chance to show you around. We also serve our surrounding areas of Denham Springs, Ascension Parish, and Baker. Give us a call or stop by, we think you will be glad you did.