With the numerous
countertop materials presented through Latitude alone, not to mention the long list of other
materials available in the marketplace, it is easy
for one to loose sight of some important factors
that should be considered when investing in a product.
Does the Product satisfy YOUR needs? What does
the product offer you anyway?
The Latitude comparison chart highlights the elements
we feel are important for consideration when
choosing a countertop material.
| |
Acrylic |
Granite |
SenSa Granite |
Laminate |
Marble |
Quartz |
| Stain
Resistant |
High |
Moderate |
High |
Low |
Low |
High |
| Scratch Resistant |
Moderate |
High |
High |
Low |
Moderate |
High |
| Heat Resistant |
Moderate |
High |
High |
Low |
High |
High |
| Seam Visibility |
Inconspicuous |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Low |
| Non-Porous |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Anti-Microbial |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Silestone - Yes |
| Integrated Sinks |
Yes, select colours |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes, select colours |
| Maintenance |
Low |
Moderate |
Low |
Moderate |
High |
Low |
| Warranty |
10 Years |
No |
15 Years |
No |
No |
10 - 15 years |
| Colour |
Consistent |
InConsistent / Unique |
InConsistent / Unique |
Consistent |
InConsistent / Unique |
Consistent |
| Patterns / Pooling |
Consistent |
InConsistent / Unique |
InConsistent / Unique |
Consistent |
InConsistent / Unique |
Consistent |
| Repairable |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Chip Resistance |
High |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
*River Series Silestone
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