Granite Heat Test: Granite VS Quartz Part 1. Which is Best and Most Durable?
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2019
- Actual heat test with a curling iron, pot of boiling water, empty cast iron pan, and a cast iron pan with smoking hot oil. This video (part 1), tests Granite, part 2 shows what happens to Quartz with the same tests. Unexpected damage was sustained to the Counter tops. Check out the videos below to see how I saved thousands by making my own Countertops. I am not an expert, just helping contribute to the DIY community!
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We have a granite counter top which we're using from 17 years. We've been keeping hot utensils directly over it from years and it's still strong with no cracks.
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This type of granite is actually a crystaline type rock. Cracks much easier. Not a fair test vs other stones. Also, having the stone elevated with air below it, will cause a temp difference much more than a slab sealed onto a countertop.
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The problem with quartz is that it is crushed powdered quartz made into a solid using epoxy resin polymeric and recycled products. It yellows and stains overtime. It doesnt have much issues with products sticking to it or staining it, BUT if you dont want the shiny stuff and get honed, it will stain, as the epoxy is not as much on top layer protecting the surface. What is bad is that if you put hot items on it the epoxy will yellow. If you have windows with direct light(UV rays), it will yellow over time. It also can chip on the edges. Most granite have less issues. Some sellers title a stone granite, yet they are not, and many have mixed types of stone in the granite. Granite is MUCH more resistant to heat as well. I have had granite, and hardly ever used a hot plate, and have had zero issues on a medium light to gray tne granite. It will not yellow, while epoxy in quartz will surely yellow.
What is more interesting is that Ceasarstone and many other makers, or even cleaning products have videos up with the comment section turned OFF, so they dont get customers posting all the negative experiences they have had. The sad part is that many quartz companies charge MORE than the natural stone price for a product that is literally made by byproducts! Lots of MAJOR marketing has gone into launching quartz as the "best product for a kitchen, and this is simply false.
If you are doing a remodel and KEEPING the house, vs selling it soon after, a natural stone will add value and give a longer lasting product. Keep in mind that you can always polish or resurface natural stones, AND seal them if you want to add some security of stain or wear resisntance. You can also use an impregnating sealer for those radon gas worriers.
Something to think about.
I have researched this topic pretty deeply, and read many of the feedback from quartz owners of LONG TERM use and experience...I have now decided NOT to use quartz in my house.
I am a member of no quartz gang; had my new house done recently.
With granite of course.
@@yviruss1 Its not a hard choice for me. Glad you are enjoying your granite. Quartzite which is a natural stone is also very nice. I am using both.
@@philindeblanc Nice. Did not know about Quartzite. Will read on it.
Your vlog is as natural as the granite you used... The heat cracked the surface... That flame and your reaction cracked me up 😂✌️
Lol, thanks! I Had to feel my face and find a mirror after that fireball!
This is excellent. A+ work, very grateful for your efforts.
When you said my eyebrows, I just'a bout died laughing. Thank you! Great video. Appreciate that you took the time to make it for us.
HAHAHAHAHAH, we had the same reaction!
I was searching for this heat test of granite.Very brilliantly done experiment of heat test of granite.
Thanks Sandeep!
Great information! Helped us a lot.
Thank you for doing this. I appreciate.
I have a 15 year old flamed finished granite counter - never had a problem with hot pans l- still looks as good as the day it was fitted.
Glad to have you do this test so that I don't have to!
I notice the "granite" cracks across the schlieren and alignment of the mineral grains.
How would this test have differed with a more homogeneous material like Blue Pearl, a gabbroic anorthosite that is almost 90% plagioclase feldspar with traces of pyroxenes and other mafic minerals, completely devoid of quartz (the mineral, not the trade name surface) and orthoclase feldspar, and without the structural compromise of the foliation?
Your "Part 2" demonstration reaffirmed my opinion that natural stone is the superior product.
Good Upload
The granite you used is very soft material.. there will be fissure cracks in the material naturally which would develop on heating...
"my eyebrows" lmao
hahahahahah Candid moment
Can you do this test on a cement countertop video?
The laser in your thermometer set the hot grease off because it was at its flashpoint me thinks bro!!
What's the support structure under that 2cm granite?
did you try it in an installed granite!
Able to test this on quartzite?
Expensive but yet not durable :) God blessed :)
Your small pieces of stone look like 2 cm and not industry standard 3 cm. There are reasons as for why people in my industry will not use 2 cm. I work with stone every day and your quartz is going to burn and crack way before natural stone will. But anyone wanting to steer clear should just use Quartzite.
Agreed not 3/4". That was first giveaway, plus cheapest low quality granite available. I'd like to see repeated with a quality 3cm piece of quartzite.
well, many homes in the west coast are using 2cm. Hardly stocking 3cm these days. But, he has the granite elevated, so temp is different all around, not just top. AND as mentioned this is the WORST example of "granite".
It’s 3cm …..
I’d have to argue that 3CM is the std thickness for granite in the kitchen. I would repeat this test with 3CM
not really the "standard". In west coast its 2cm. Also new designs are with thinner slans as well, to get that modern low profile look. BUT, the slab should be fully contacting the counter or surface he is using. The difference in air temp is not only above, but under the slab. So there is higher temp difference and can crack easier. Not to mention, that the granite he is using is a partail granite and has lots of crystalline material mixed in it
Also the granite you selected looks like New River White or Glacier White both soft stones with a lot of naturally occurring fissures . Which is less dense Quartz veins that run throughout the material. Try the test using Absolute Black 3cm.
EXACTLY!! this is the weakest of granites. Absolute black, and MANY other granites would do MUCH better in such test. This is the weakest of granites.
@@philindeblanc That’s true. As like every thing else there are different levels of quality. Plus most countertops are usually way thicker than 3/4”.
@@pf5658 The developers and the push for higher profit and trends in marketing and design styles has pushed for most yards to carry 2cm, not more. I have looked over inventory of about 20 stone yards, and very few have a very low selection of slabs over 2cm.
@@philindeblanc Yeah! I’m not surprised to hear that. However, most of what I see where I live are at least an inch or more in thickness. I’m currently visiting several shops/yards as I’m in the process of buying a top for my kitchen island.
@@pf5658 You are absolutely right, the granite is 1 1/4 .
Before started watching this video, I guess the answer is granite 🤣
Did he said 3/4"" granite...isn't it standard 1 1/2""?
The person in the video tested 2cm thickness. We have 18 year old 3cm granite and have placed hot utensils on it with no negative effects. We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and will replace all of our granite with a different color. We will use either granite or quartzite. we DO NOT want quartz or any other man made counter top.
the smoke caught fire because your heat detector had arcs inside of it
LOL...the smoke caught fire due to the water oil and high temp mix
I totally cracked my granite. It cracked so loud it startled me! You couldn’t see it but when we tore it out the slab fell apart.
Wow, that sounds terrible! What caused it to crack?
That small infrared laser will flames the oil or hot pan
no, its flash point of water and oil mix at high temp...being the flash point..
BTW, 2cm or 3/4” thick is not a standard in residential kitchens. 3cm or 1-1/4” is the standard thickness. 2cm is a commercial standard and not for kitchen Countertops. 2cm (3/4”) is primarily used for vanities or wall cladding. Just saying . Most distributors rarely store 2cm material. So not sure where you are getting your info .
Thanks for the info, it seem the standard thickness depends on what area you live in. Seems like the west coast uses mostly 2cm. My store only stocked 2cm.
What is better granite or quartz?
in every way to think of it, I would say a good quality granite is always better than the best quality quartz.
Same
lol 3:37 mark is the best
That's called flash point
Hope your eyebrows are okay!
Lol for the fire
Is quartz a good material for a kitchen tabletop ? I don't intend to expose it to extreme heat and will use trivets for hot dishes.
Granite and quartz are the 2 most popular non-builder grade countertops on the market. Granite is said to be better for heat (unless you push it to extremes like in this video). Many prefer quartz now though. It is a synthetic 'stone' and allows many more color and design options than granite. Also, depending on the style, many granite surfaces are seen as dated by modern design, not all, but some. I am interested to see part 2 of this, as quartz is supposedly a big no-no for heat.
And I would love to see quartzite (another natural but even more costly material) added to the tests. As for resale for the average home, the 2 materials he is comparing are the most common.
There are other options like laminate over pressed wood (builder grade), butcher block or other wood (cheaper/more natural options), concrete (heavy, cheaper, design limited), stainless steel (cheaper, durable, clinical looking), marble (expensive, porous, bad kitchen choice outside of islands), and I'm sure others.
Whew!! In short, to answer your question... Yes, quartz is super hot right now. Just be sure not to get it super hot if you choose it :)
If its an apartment or condo, quartz is a OK option. You have to realize, that the quartz powder and the recycled material used is a trash waste or used in agrigulture product. So instead of trashing this powder, they take it and process it with epoxy resin, a polymeric, and put it in sheets form and sell it for MORE than Italian porcelain. So you should know you are getting ripped off unless your slab is less than about 2 to $10 a sqft@2cm, depending on the fabrication cost, origin.
__ But even knowing this, the long term use of quartz is bad, as it will yellow over time just from sun exposure. This will not happen in most cases in 1 year or 2, but for areas with lots of windows it will happen sooner than later. It can be 3 years or mroe, but it will happen. With natural stone, you can ALWAYS refinish the surface. With epoxy, it is not so simple. Also, natural stone, is natural and recycled. Epoxy resin is not. If you are doing for your own house, and you are not flipping it to sell, I would recommend to go with a natrual stone. There is granite, quartzite, dolomite, marble. In this order of strength. But keep in mind there are many mixed stones, so some will be stronger than others. If you are not sure if you will ever sell, I would stay with more neutral tones, or small patterns, or less busy patterns.
Granite is no match we have granite Countertops and Quartz as well from last 6 years Quartz countertop got banned 3 MM and granite is still good with no problem what so ever in simple language I will say Quartz is garbage
You hit it on the head...Because quartz is made of a product that gets thrown away or used in agriculture. Like other fabrication byproducts from the quarry. So you are litterally buying trash and using glue epoxy to bind it, and then selling it at top dollar. This is taking a PISS on the public!! Thank you CeasarStone! What other great things will come from Israel?
Lol 😂 👍
Where is the quartz?
1st. Place :Granite tops
Everything else will burn or stain!
Are your eyebrows ok? 😆
😯+🔥 =😮. Lol!
The granite wasnt sealed most likely
you dont need to seal granite. this is the worste example of granite as it has lots of fissures. Any real granite will not do this. More metamorphic rock than crystal and there is nothing he did that would ruin it. BUT, yes, for stains, you should seal granite. I did not for 15 years with ZERO issues...wine, lemon, balsamic vinegar..etc, NO ISSUES.
U ok?
That's not real granite !
Hey sha moo, What makes you think that it’s not real?
Sha moo, exactly! Was thinking is everybody that thick and not realise that?
Thrifty: its artificial granite (granite dust, sand, acrylic), not even close to real granite in its properties "that was once a molten rock". Look it up.
Aron, I can’t find what you’re talking about on google. Can you post a link to more info on artificial granite?
@@thriftytani46 any google search like "artificial granite" or similar will do. Heaps of results. Also, here is this: www.surreymarbleandgranite.co.uk/what-are-synthetic-granite-worktops/
explains when people complain about staining etc why they are most likely not even dealing with actual solid granite countertops. OR that person in the comments who said a lighter will melt granite...
Most countertops I see these days in homes are all artificial. Marble as well, even easier to spot.
Also, not to be mean but when you close up in your video at 2:20 to show the crack and you can see the pattern of the slab and those red dots... yeah that doesn't look natural rock at all.
Aron, i checked out the link, and it appears synthetic granite is composed of epoxy, I’ll post a video of the slab over a flame to see if it burns. What do you think?
omg just don't do anything like this ever. End of testing.......
You need to do your experiments better in a more control environment. Vs putting all variables in one bucket. Also show the ppl the slab first so we know that no cracks existed prior to filming.
The conditions were exactly the same for both slabs. I show the uncracked slab at beginning of the video.
LOLOLOL!!! Do not try this at home!
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That material is garbage lol it's not good quality granite.
So you’re gonna pay a lot of money to put a lot of heat in your counter tops haha that’s so stupid most of the people when they put that kind of quartz after that they never touch theirs kitchen !!!