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	Granite	Engineered Quartz	Solid Surface	Laminates	Butcher Block
Brand Names or Supplier	Supplied by Avanti and Bermati	Viatera, Caesarstone, Cambria, Zodiaq	Corian, Meganite, Gibraltar, Avonite, Hi-Macs	Wilsonart, Formica, Pinoite	John Boos
What is it?	100% Natural stone quarried from within the earth	Man-made: 85%-95% crushed quartz with a resin binder	Man-made: Acrylic or Polyester Plastics	Man-made: Printed colors/patterns on a fiberglass backing	Various species of 100% Natural wood
Heat Resistance	Not affected by heat	Can be affected by high heat (over 400F)	Hot pots can warp, melt, crack, or discolor the surface	Hot pots can warp, melt, or discolor the surface	Hot pots can burn the surface
Cleanliness	Independent studies have found granite to be one of the most bacteria-resistant surfaces available	Non-porous - very resistant to bacteria	Deep scratches can harbor dirt and or moisture	Non-porous - easy to clean	Independent studes have found wood to be resistant to bacteria (better than plastic)
Scratch Resistance	Highly scratch resistant - small scratches can be professionally repaired	Highly scratch resistant	Scratches easily - can be sanded	Can be scratched - not easily repaired	Scratches and abrasions can usually be sanded out
Fabrication	May require seams - various edge profiles available	May require seams - various edge profiles available	Seamless - usually set on a wood sub-structure - various edge profiles available	Sheet material is applied to a wood sub-structure - limited edge profiles	Wood blanks can be custom made into many shapes and edge types
Appearance	Highly polished finish - every piece is naturally unique in color and patterning	Polished finish - consistent and uniform color and patterning	Matte finish - with consistent and uniform color and patterning	Highly visible seams - consistent and uniform color and patterning	Can be oiled or vanished depending on the application and intended look
Maintenance	May require periodic sealing to prevent staining	n/a	Scratches can be sanded out		Oil finish needs reapplied approx every 6 weeks
Price	$35 sq/ft and up (20 sq/ft min.)	Comprable to Levels 4 & 5 granite	Price varies based on color - many of which are more expensive than granite	Inexpensive	Price various by species of wood
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source:http://www.abellastonellp.com/products_comparison.asp