We work with established natural stone and quartz suppliers across the Midwest, so you get access to a huge range of colors, patterns, and materials. Visit their sites to browse current inventory, then come talk to us about bringing it to your project.
A locally-owned wholesale stone warehouse in Davenport, IA offering granite, marble, and quartz in hundreds of colors.
Visit Epic Stone
A family-owned supplier since 1957, with a Davenport, IA warehouse carrying granite, marble, quartzite, and engineered quartz.
Visit Midwest Tile
A premier natural stone distributor with a showroom in Iowa City, IA, supplying granite, quartz, and marble since 1999.
Visit Stoneland
Universal Granite & Marble — a Midwest natural and engineered stone supplier with granite, marble, quartz, quartzite, and porcelain slabs.
Visit UGM Surfaces
A premier outlet for natural stone, quartz, and porcelain surfaces, serving Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and surrounding states.
Visit Primus Surfaces
A Des Moines, IA-based supplier of quartz, natural stone, cabinets, tiles, and resilient flooring, serving the Midwest.
Visit Apollo Surfaces
A national distributor of natural stone and PentalQuartz® engineered surfaces, with a showroom in Des Moines, IA.
Visit Architectural Surfaces
A global producer of Silestone® and Dekton® surfaces, offering an extensive range of quartz and ultra-compact materials.
Visit CosentinoBoth are excellent, durable choices for countertops — the right one depends on the look you want and how you use your kitchen. Here's a closer look at how they compare.
Granite is a natural stone, quarried in slabs and cut to size. Because it forms underground over millions of years, every slab has unique veining, mineral flecks, and coloring — no two slabs, or even two ends of the same slab, are exactly alike. It's naturally heat- and scratch-resistant, and its one-of-a-kind pattern gives a kitchen a distinctive, high-end look that can't be replicated. Granite is porous, though, so it benefits from periodic sealing to resist stains.
Quartz is an engineered stone — crushed natural quartz combined with resins and pigments, then formed into slabs. Because it's manufactured, you get a much more consistent pattern and color from piece to piece, which is ideal if you want a uniform look across a large kitchen or island. Quartz is non-porous, so it never needs sealing and resists staining and bacteria growth better than most natural stone. It's a bit more sensitive to high heat than granite, so trivets are recommended.
| Feature | Granite | Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 100% natural stone | Engineered (~90% natural quartz + resin) |
| Appearance | Unique pattern in every slab | Consistent, repeatable pattern |
| Maintenance | Needs periodic sealing | Never needs sealing |
| Stain Resistance | Good, if sealed | Excellent, non-porous |
| Heat Resistance | Excellent — handles direct heat well | Good — use trivets to be safe |
| Scratch Resistance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Best For | A one-of-a-kind, natural look | A uniform, low-maintenance look |
Not sure which fits your project? Bring a picture of your kitchen or bathroom and we'll walk you through the tradeoffs in person during your free consultation — no pressure, just honest guidance based on how you actually use your space.
If you cook often and tend to set hot pans straight from the stove onto the counter, granite's heat tolerance may be the better everyday fit. If you value low-maintenance, worry-free cleanup and a more uniform look across a large island or open kitchen, quartz is hard to beat.
Either way, both materials will last for decades with basic care — see our Maintenance page for care tips on both.
Photos only tell part of the story — visit us to see the full range of colors and patterns available.
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