Granite worktops hold up well with an annual reseal, which guards against staining from oil, wine and daily kitchen use. Quartz needs no such upkeep, staying low maintenance with a simple wipe down. For commercial spaces or larger households where the surface sees more use, that can make quartz the more practical option, while granite continues to appeal to those who want a natural, one of a kind finish. Either option should easily outlast the kitchen it's fitted into, with the right basic care.

