Granite Worktops

What is Granite?

Granite worktops were once the pinnacle of luxury kitchen design; however, the reliability, durability, and ease of quartz have seen them overtake granite in popularity. The granite kitchen worktop is cut from natural stone formed deep within the Earth, resulting in a surface that’s both striking and strong. Every slab has distinctive mineral patterns and colour variations, which add a unique look, but can impact consistency in flow.

Granite vs Quartz Worktops

While a granite worktop offers natural beauty, modern innovation has given rise to quartz worktops, which are a more reliable and low-maintenance alternative. Both materials bring elegance to any kitchen, but their composition and performance differ significantly.

Granite worktops: This is 100% natural stone, which means no two slabs are the same. However, this also means granite can vary in strength and texture. It requires regular sealing to protect against stains and can sometimes absorb moisture or mark under heavy use.

Quartz worktops: This is engineered using around 90–95% natural quartz crystals blended with resins and pigments. The result is a durable, non-porous surface that delivers the same stunning appearance as granite but with consistent quality, no sealing required, and superior resistance to stains, scratches, and heat.

Why Quartz is the Modern Alternative

At Worktop Hub, we take pride in offering the best materials for every kitchen that combine premium aesthetics with lasting performance. While granite worktops were once a core part of our range, we’ve transitioned exclusively to quartz worktops due to their reliability, strength, and ease of maintenance.

Granite kitchen worktops can be unpredictable in colour and performance, while quartz ensures a flawless, uniform finish every time. Our quartz range captures the same natural stone beauty you’d expect from granite, but with improved hygiene, longer lifespan, and zero maintenance requirements.

If you love the luxurious look of a granite worktop, you’ll adore our quartz range. Available in white quartz, black quartz, and marble-effect quartz, these surfaces offer elegance and endurance in equal measure. We also provide cut-to-size quartz worktops, ensuring your new countertop fits your space perfectly and arrives ready for easy installation.