Read below our crash course of the differences between Natural vs Engineered Stones.
Stone Comparison
Natural VS Engineered| NATURAL STONE | ENGINEERED STONE |
| Genuine Natural Material – quarried from the ground and cut into slabs from its natural state | Artificial – resin with crushed natural quartz and colourants |
| Unique – various minerals within add depth and character making it one-of-a-kind | Uniform – consistent colour |
| Sustainable – lasts a lifetime, contains no harmful chemicals and does not emit harmful radiation or gasses | Fifteen-year guarantee |
| Heat Resistant – will not melt, blister or mark when exposed to heat | Can be damaged by heat if not installed properly |
| Scratch Resistant – very hard so does not leave scratch marks | Can be scratched |
| Stain Resistant – once sealed it does not stain | Does not need to be sealed |
| Porous – most liquids are absorbed evaporate but sealing prevents all absorption | Non-porous – can stain |
| Sanitary – no bacterial contamination | Hygenic |
| Low Maintenance – long lasting and easy to clean | |
| Colour – does not fade even in direct sunlight | Does change colour when exposed to direct sunlight |
