Quartz Countertops
Resin-bound and never sealed. Best kept indoors, with a trivet under hot cookware.
- Non-porous
- Never needs sealing
- Engineered
Quartzite Countertops in Boynton Beach
We fabricate and install quartzite countertops in Boynton Beach, cut in our own shop from the natural slab you choose in person. It's harder than granite, takes heat and Florida sun, and carries veining that reads like marble.
Get a Free Estimate- Veined like marble, harder than granite
- Mitered and waterfall edges cut in our shop
- One crew measures your kitchen and sets the stone
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- 500+ slabs on site
- Cut in our own shop
- Most kitchens installed in one day
- Boynton Beach showroom
Why Quartzite
Quartzite Countertops for Boynton Beach Kitchens and Baths
The look of marble and the durability of granite, for islands, perimeter counters and vanities.
Quartzite is a natural stone, quarried and cut into slabs, and no two slabs share the same pattern. That's the appeal, and the reason to shop in person: the veining you fall for on the rack is the veining that ends up on your island.
If you love the look of marble but cook every day, quartzite deserves a close look. It's harder than granite and handles heat, so a busy family kitchen doesn't have to be treated like a museum piece.
It also suits South Florida living beyond the kitchen. Quartzite is UV-resistant, which is why, for an outdoor kitchen, we point clients to it or to granite. Indoors, it works just as well on a bathroom vanity.
On the racks at our Boynton Beach showroom, quartzite stands alongside quartz, granite and marble: 500-plus slabs you can compare in one visit before you decide.
The Stone
What Quartzite Is, and How to Tell It Apart
It's natural stone, not a type of quartz, and the names on slabs don't always make that clear.
Quartzite is a metamorphic stone: rock transformed by heat and pressure deep in the earth into a material harder than granite. Because nature makes each slab, the pattern changes from one slab to the next, and many show marble-like veining.
Quartzite or quartz?
Quartz is engineered from natural quartz, resin and pigments. Quartzite is natural stone, cut from the quarry. In practice, quartz never needs sealing but should stay out of the sun, while quartzite needs periodic sealing and handles the sun.
Quartzite or marble?
Both are natural, and both can carry soft veining. Marble sits below granite on hardness and soaks up more, which is why it can stain and etch; quartzite sits above granite. On a counter that works hard, that gap in hardness is the whole story.
Read the label twice
Names travel between materials. Taj Mahal, for example, is a natural quartzite, and the same name is also used for an engineered quartz. Before you commit, ask what the slab actually is. At our showroom, we're glad to walk you through any slab on the racks.
Pros & Cons
Quartzite Pros and Cons
Plenty to love, and one routine to keep up. Here's the short, honest list.
Why people choose quartzite
- Harder than granite
- Handles heat from the stove
- UV-resistant, so it works outdoors
- Marble-style veining, formed by nature
- One-off patterns: no two slabs repeat
What to plan for
- Periodic sealing; we'll set the timing for your particular slab
- No two slabs match, so choose the slab itself, not a photo or a small sample
- A slab we order in for you may have to be purchased whole
| Quartzite | Granite | Marble | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Natural metamorphic stone | Natural stone | Natural stone |
| Hardness | Harder than granite | Stands up to heat and scratches | Softer and more porous than granite |
| Upkeep | Periodic sealing, on a schedule we set for your slab | Reseal every 1–2 years | Can stain and etch, and develops a patina |
| Outdoor kitchens | Yes, it handles sun | Yes | No, keep it indoors |
| Pattern | Unique to each slab, often marble-like | One of a kind | Varies from slab to slab |
Comparing quartzite vs marble for durability? The difference that matters in a kitchen is hardness: quartzite is harder than granite, while marble is softer than granite and marks more easily.
Where It Works
Best Uses for Quartzite: Islands, Waterfalls and Outdoor Kitchens
Put it where a countertop works hardest and where guests look first.
Kitchen islands
An island gives the veining room to show, and it's the counter that sees the most prep and traffic. Quartzite is harder than granite and handles heat, so it's built for that job.
Waterfall edges
A waterfall carries the top down to the floor on one or both ends. We join the pieces at a mitered corner and lay them out so the veining flows over the edge. For layouts, seating and overhangs, see our ideas for waterfall islands.
Outdoor kitchens
Quartzite is UV-resistant, so it holds up in direct sun by a pool or a grill. When a project moves outside to a patio kitchen or a grill counter, quartzite and granite are the two we recommend; quartz and marble stay indoors.
Big island? Slabs run about 120 by 55 inches. An island longer than that needs a planned seam or a second slab, and you'll see the layout before we cut.
Choosing a Slab
Taj Mahal Quartzite and Choosing Your Slab at Our Showroom
Of all the slabs people ask to see at our showroom, Taj Mahal quartzite is among the most requested.
Quartzite slabs in our stock
Four Taj Mahal quartzite slabs: two in 2 cm and two in 3 cm, one of them leathered. Three Cristallo quartzite slabs, in 2 cm and 3 cm.
Photographed in September 2026 — ask us to confirm a slab is still available, and where you can see it.
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Taj Mahal quartzite
Slab AC-12 · 2 cm · Polished
Taupe gray with wavy white bands
Ask about this slab: Taj Mahal quartzite, Slab AC-12 -
Taj Mahal quartzite
Slab AC-10 · 2 cm · Finish: ask us
Light gray with sage and taupe veins
Ask about this slab: Taj Mahal quartzite, Slab AC-10 -
Taj Mahal quartzite
Slab AC-11 · 3 cm · Leathered
Cool light gray with a web of fine white veins
Ask about this slab: Taj Mahal quartzite, Slab AC-11 -
Taj Mahal quartzite
Slab AC-13 · 3 cm · Polished
Gray with white veining and taupe clouds
Ask about this slab: Taj Mahal quartzite, Slab AC-13 -
Cristallo quartzite
Slab AC-02 · 2 cm · Polished
Warm white with a fine beige web
Ask about this slab: Cristallo quartzite, Slab AC-02 -
Cristallo quartzite
Slab AC-03 · 3 cm · Polished
Icy white with a fine web and gold veins
Ask about this slab: Cristallo quartzite, Slab AC-03 -
Cristallo quartzite
Slab AC-04 · 2 cm · Polished
Warm white with beige and rust veins
Ask about this slab: Cristallo quartzite, Slab AC-04
Why the slab matters more than the name
Taj Mahal is natural stone, so two slabs sold under that name can look noticeably different, from the warmth of the background to the way the veining moves.
The same goes for white quartzite countertops and every other quartzite on the market. That's why we'd rather you see the full slab than a photo: walk the racks, pick the exact one, and we'll cut your countertops from it.
Slabs leave the racks as they're sold, so we can't promise a particular one will still be here next week. A quick call to (561) 200-5555 before you drive over tells you which quartzite is on hand that day.
Want to know why so many kitchens start with this stone? Read why Taj Mahal quartzite is so popular.
See the natural stone we have in inventory on our quartzite slabs in stock page before you come in.
Don't see what you're after? Ask about the extended catalog we can order through our suppliers.
How quartzite is priced
We price quartzite by the square foot, and one number covers the stone, templating, fabrication and installation. Choosing a slab we already have in stock, you pay for the area your countertops use rather than the whole slab; a special-order slab can mean buying the entire piece.
The edge profile, cutouts and backsplash height also shape the number, and when a project includes tearing out the old tops, that work is listed on your estimate.
Get My Quartzite Price
We don't publish prices, because no two quartzite layouts cut the same. A phone photo of the space plus rough measurements is enough for a quote, and if you'd rather not measure, we'll do it for free.
Fabrication
Fabricating Quartzite: Mitered Edges and Matched Seams
Every cut on your slab is planned first, then made in our Boynton Beach shop, at the same address as the showroom.
Two details decide how a quartzite countertop looks up close: the edge and the seam. Our fabrication page covers the mitered edges cut in our shop in depth, and our countertop installation page walks through the day itself.
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Pick the slab
Choose the exact slab at the showroom, and settle the edge, the sink and how high the backsplash goes.
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Digital templating
With your cabinets in and anything mounted above or under the counter in place, the same crew that will install your quartzite takes digital measurements on site.
3
Layout on your slab
We map every piece onto your slab so the veining carries through the corners, keep the seams to the fewest the layout allows, and put them near a sink cutout or a cabinet break, where the eye doesn't land. You see the layout before anything is cut.
4
Cut, miter and polish
Our CNC cuts the pieces and the sink, cooktop and faucet openings, and the mitered edges and waterfall corners are cut and polished here too.
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Installation
Installation typically follows templating by 7–10 business days. Install day: our crew sets the stone, hangs the undermount sink if you picked one, and sweeps up afterward. Most kitchens are installed in a single day.
Edge profiles
- Straight
- Eased
- Beveled
- Ogee
- Mitered
- Edges
- Standard is a straight polished edge. Also available: eased, beveled, ogee, mitered, and a waterfall side on islands.
- Mitered
- Two pieces meet at an angle, so the front reads as a thicker slab and a waterfall turns the corner cleanly.
- Thickness
- 2 cm or 3 cm. Many busy kitchens go for the heavier 3 cm.
- Finish
- It varies by slab. Ask which finishes your slab comes in, from polished to honed or leathered.
Care
Sealing and Caring for Quartzite
Like other natural stone, quartzite needs periodic sealing. We'll tell you the right schedule for your slab.
- Keep to the sealing timetable we give you, and call if you've lost track of when it's due.
- Wipe up spills as they happen; oil, wine and citrus shouldn't sit on any natural stone.
- Daily cleaning needs only warm water, a microfiber cloth and a pH-neutral product labeled for stone; check with us before reaching for anything stronger.
- It handles heat, but a trivet under cast iron or a roasting pan is still a good habit.
- Cut on a board: it's kinder to your knives and to the finish.
- Outdoors, it handles direct sun. Ask us about the sealing schedule for an outdoor top.
Our Work
Quartzite and Other Projects From Our Crew
Work by our own crew: a mitered waterfall corner, a backlit island and a pair of waterfall sides.
Mitered corner on a waterfall side
Backlit island and full-height backsplash
Island and peninsula with waterfall sides
There's more of our crew's work in the gallery, including quartzite projects.
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FAQ
Quartzite Countertop Questions
Is quartzite harder than marble?
Yes. Quartzite ranks above granite on hardness and marble ranks below it, so quartzite comes out well ahead. Marble is also more porous, so it can stain, etch and slowly take on a patina; we steer it toward vanities and feature areas rather than a hard-working kitchen. If you love the marble look on a counter that works hard, start with quartzite.
Does quartzite need to be sealed?
Yes. Like other natural stone, quartzite needs periodic sealing. We'll tell you the right schedule for your slab. Between sealings, day-to-day upkeep is a damp microfiber cloth and a stone-safe cleaner. If sealing is a deal-breaker, quartz is the one to look at: it's engineered, has no pores for stains to enter, and is never sealed.
How can I tell real quartzite from a softer stone sold under the same name?
Start by asking what the slab actually is, because names get shared between materials: Taj Mahal is a natural quartzite, and the name is also used for an engineered quartz. Then compare how the stones behave. Quartzite is harder than granite; marble is softer, more porous and can etch. At our showroom, ask us about any slab before you choose it.
Can quartzite handle direct Florida sun on a patio?
Yes. Quartzite is UV-resistant, so it holds up in direct sun, unlike quartz, whose resin can discolor outdoors. Along with granite, it's the stone we recommend for cooking outdoors; marble, like quartz, stays inside. Outside, it still needs periodic sealing like any natural stone, and we'll tell you the right schedule for that top.
Is Taj Mahal quartzite a good choice for a kitchen island?
Yes, and it's one of the most popular. When people walk into our showroom asking for a specific slab, Taj Mahal is near the top of the list, and like any quartzite it's harder than granite and handles heat, which suits an island that works every day. A big island can outgrow a single slab, which runs roughly 120 by 55 inches, so we plan any seam with you before cutting. The Taj Mahal waterfall island in our project photos is one of our own jobs.
Other Materials
Compare Quartzite With Other Countertop Materials
Granite Countertops
Natural stone for inside or out; plan to reseal it with a penetrating sealer every year or two.
- Natural stone
- Handles heat
- Simple reseal
Marble Countertops
A softer, more porous stone that builds a patina with age. At its best on vanities and feature pieces, and kept indoors in Florida.
- Natural stone
- Soft veining
- Ages with character
See It in Person
See Quartzite Slabs in Person and Get a Free Estimate
Come see full quartzite slabs in our Boynton Beach showroom, and we'll price your exact layout from there. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation.
Bring along a cabinet door, a paint chip or a piece of your floor tile and set it against the slab. The design consultation is free too, at the showroom or in your home. When you're ready, book a free showroom consultation.
- Free estimate, in your kitchen or at the showroom
- Pick the exact slab we cut for you
- Most kitchens installed in a single day
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Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Sat 9am–2pm
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Our crew templates, cuts and installs quartzite countertops all over Palm Beach County and down into North Broward. North of Jupiter, all the way to Port St. Lucie, a quick call settles whether your address is on our route. Shopping near the south end of the county? See our page on quartzite countertops in Boca Raton. See all areas we serve