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Learn About Materials Through Comparisons

Discerning one type of material from another can be a challenge when you you do not know what to look for. Furthermore, when working with materials it is good to comprehend what the material actually is and what it is not. We have put together this area of the site help professionals and others understand how various materials compare with one another. We do this through comparisons.

Comparing one material's features and characteristics with another's proves to be very informative. So in the following articles, you will get some information that distinguishes one type of surface material from another.

  • Concrete & Granite

    Although natural granite and custom concrete share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Concrete vs Onyx

    Although natural onyx and custom concrete share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Limestone vs Marble

    Although natural marblee and custom limestone share some traits and are used for hard surfaces, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Limestone vs Onyx

    Although natural onyx and natural limestone share some traits and are used for hard surfaces, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and uses of each the two materials.

  • Limestone vs Sandstone

    This article examines two materials used for flooring and other hard surfaces and explains why even though two materials might not be composed of the same minerals they may be uniquely similar.

  • Limestone vs Travertine

    This article examines two materials used for flooring and other hard surfaces and explains why even tough two materials might be composed of the same minerals they may be different.

  • Marble & Porcelain

    Although natural marble and porcelain share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains usage and differences between the two materials.

  • Porcelain vs. Soapstone

    Although natural soapstone and porcelain share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Quartz vs. Sandstone

    A look at the qualities and characteristics of both natural sandstone and engineered quartz and how these two countertop surfaces compare with one another.

  • Sandstone vs Slate

    Although natural sandstone and slate share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Serpentine vs. Granite

    Although natural serpentine and natural granite are stones that have similarities, they also have differences that we cover in this article.

  • Serpentine vs. Soapstone

    Although natural serpentine and soapstone share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Soapstone vs Slate

    Although natural soapstone and slate share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Quartzite & Granite

    A brief look at the differences and similarities between two natural stone materials used in fabrication as kitchen countertop materials; granite & quartzite have some common properties and contrasting features.

  • Quartzite & Sintered Stone

    A brief look at the differences and similarities between two natural stone materials used in fabrication as kitchen countertop materials; granite & quartzite have some common properties and contrasting features.

  • Travertine vs Onyx

    This article examines two materials used for countertops and other hard surfaces and in the process it also explores the reasons why each material makes sense for specific situations and projects.

  • Travertine vs Sandstone

    This article examines two materials (travertine & Sandstone) used for hard surfaces and in the process it also explores the reasons why each material makes sense for specific situations and projects.

  • Comparing Quartzite & Concrete

    Looking at countertop materials and trying to decide between quartzite and concrete for your countertop surface? This page discusses these materials and looks at the properties of each as well as comparing them.

  • Granite & Porcelain

    Granite and has been used for a variety of applications for many years and porcelain is relatively new. Although these materials are very different in nature, They have some similarities. Here, we compare granite & porcelain countertops.

  • Concrete & Porcelain

    Concrete and porcelain have both been used for a variety of applications for many years and even though these materials are very different in nature and appearance, this article compares concrete with porcelain for countertops surfaces.

  • Granite & Quartz

    Although sintered stone and quartz share some qualities and may at times appear to be the same thing, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and some of the differences between the two surface types.

  • Granite & Sintered Stone

    Although sintered stone and granite share some qualities and may at times appear to be the same thing, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and some of the differences between the two surface types.

  • Granite vs Slate

    Both of these materials are selected for all sorts of surfaces and in this article we compare granite and slate. We look at how these materials compare in hardness, porosity, and color selection and how these affect choice.

  • Granite vs Soapstone

    In this article we compare granite and soapstone and both of these materials are selected for all sorts of surfaces.

  • Serpentine vs Marble

    Although serpentine and marble share some qualities and may at times appear to be the same thing, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and some of the differences between the two surface types.

  • Serpentine vs Quartz

    This article examines two materials used for countertops and other hard surfaces and in the process it also explores the reasons why each material makes sense for specific situations and projects.

  • Serpentine vs Quartzite

    This article examines two materials used for countertops and other hard surfaces and in the process it also explores the reasons why each material makes sense for specific situations and projects.

  • Slate vs Serpentine

    Both of these materials are selected for all sorts of surfaces and in this article we compare slate and serpentine. We look at how these materials compare in hardness, porosity, and color selection and how these affect choice.

  • Marble & Quartz

    This article compares natural marble with engineered quartz by considering some of the characteristics of each of these materials and then reasoning on how these qualities are viewed by various consumers & how it affects choice.

  • Comparing Marble & Sintered Stone

    A look at the comparison between two very different materials that are used for worktop and countertop surfaces in a variety of contexts including kitchens, bathrooms, and boardroom surfaces commercially.

  • Porcelain vs. Quartz

    In this article we take a brief look at the differences and similarities between two popular materials used for countertop surfaces in homes; both man-made products that are alike in some ways but very different in others.

  • Quartzite & Porcelain

    take a look at the differences and similarities between two materials used for countertop surfaces; one natural stone and the other a man-made product made to be used in homes for countertop surfaces.

  • Sandstone vs Soapstone

    Checkout the properties of both sandstone vs soapstone and see why their characteristics contribute to their use for countertop surfaces and find out what the pros and cons are of each material in this article.

  • Concrete & Quartz Compared

    Although engineered quartz and custom concrete share some traits and are used for countertops, they are different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Engineered Quartz & Sintered Stone

    Although sintered stone and porcelain share some qualities and may at times appear to be the same thing, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Granite & Marble Compared

    Although natural granite and marble share some qualities and may seem to be similar, they are different. This article explains commonalities and differences between these two natural stones.

  • Quartz & Quartzite Compared

    Although natural quartzite and engineered quartz share some qualities and may seem to be alike, they are different. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Sintered Stone & Sandstone

    Although sintered stone and sandstone share some qualities and may at times appear to be the same type of material, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Limestone vs Sintered Stone

    If you are of the mindset that one material is altogether better than the other, you may find this article interesting as it looks at sintered stone vs limestone.

  • Sintered Stone & Porcelain

    Although sintered stone and porcelain share traits and at times appear to be the same, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Sintered Stone vs Travertine

    Although sintered stone and travertine have obvious differences, each of these materials has a solid place in the stone industry. This article explains the differences between the tow materials but also shows their benefits.

  • Quartzite & Marble Compared

    Although natural quartzite and natural marble share some qualities and may at times appear to be the same thing, they have differences as well. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.

  • Quartzite vs Sandstone

    Although natural quartzite and natural sandstone share many qualities and may appear to be the same thing, they are actually different materials. This article explains commonalities and differences between the two.