Is Cambria more expensive than granite?

Although Cambria can run a bit more expensive than lower grade Granite, the more desirable premium Granite is consistently more expensive than Cambria, often making Cambria the more affordable choice.

How expensive is Cambria vs granite?

Luckily for you, both Cambria quartz and granite are similar in price. Granite is $35 to $100, per square foot. Cambria quartz is slightly more expensive and typically goes for between $50 - $120, depending on the dealer.

How much is Cambria per square foot?

Home Depot sells Cambria Quartz Countertops between $75-$110 per square foot, depending on the style and color you are looking for.

How much does a slab of Cambria quartz cost?

The average cost of Cambria quartz countertops is $55 to $125 per square foot including installation. The price will vary depending on the color and thickness of the quartz slab. Most people spend between $2,000 and $4,000 in total to have Cambria quartz countertops installed.

Why is Cambria more expensive?

Another consideration is how Cambria is priced because it's good to know that the quartz slab contributes about 35% to the cost of the countertop, while the other 65% goes to fabrication, measuring and installing the counter. Cambria dealers love to boast on a product that's just about, well, perfect.

Brittanicca Gold Cambria Quartz Color Countertop with Island

Is Cambria high end?

Cambria is one of the brands of quartz countertops, and it is a high-end option for those interested in quartz. Most quartz countertops are high-end, but Cambria is one of the luxury brands, and people choose Cambria for its performance and attractiveness, not because it is a cheap option.

Can you put hot pans on Cambria quartz?

Cambria may not withstand the direct transfer of heat from pots and pans and other cooking units such as electric frying pans and griddles, slow cookers, roaster ovens, and heat lamps. Therefore, the use of a hot pad or trivet is always recommended to prevent heating the product.

Is Cambria better than other quartz?

If you're going by sheer material strength, though, Cambria quartz is stronger, as it is comprised of up to 93 percent quartz. Granite countertops average between 40-60 percent quartz, with other softer minerals added.

Which is more expensive granite or quartz?

Quartz is generally less expensive.

But with the exception of the cheapest granite, quartz is generally less expensive—$70 to $100 per square foot installed compared with granite's price range of $60 to $270 per square foot installed.

How long does it take to get Cambria countertops?

A Cambria-approved fabricator will cut and shape your countertops with the design and edge profile you selected. Depending on the size or complexity of your space and shipping distance for the slabs, this process takes approximately two weeks. (Fortunately, your countertops will be worth the wait!)

Can I use Clorox wipes on my quartz countertops?

Yes, you can use Clorox disinfecting wipes on Quartz countertops. The Clorox wipes are bleach-free, so they are safe for occasional use. However, since Clorox disinfecting wipes contain citric acid, you won't want to use them as your everyday cleaner.

Can you cut on Cambria countertops?

Don't cut on quartz: Quartz is scratch resistant, one of the toughest countertop materials out there. The natural quartz stone in it is fortified with man-made polymers, making a tough material even tougher. That said, do not use your quartz as a cutting board. Sharp knives can scratch the surface.

How big is a Cambria quartz slab?

Cambria standard-size slabs are approximately 55½˝ (141 cm) x 122˝ (310 cm) and jumbo-size slabs are 65 ½˝ (166 cm) x 132˝ (335 cm). Please check with your local business partner/installer/fabricator for slab size availability per design, including the largest size for fabrication versus listed slab size.

Is Cambria heavier than granite?

The Cons of Quartz Countertops

Quartz is actually heavier than granite. However, it's important to note that all stone countertops, whether natural or man-made are heavy and require professional installation.

Which quartz is the best?

How durable is Cambria quartz?

As mentioned, Cambria Quartz is extremely hard. This makes for very durable countertops. The surface is very resistant to chips and scratches. Cambria countertops have a 25-year, or lifetime, warranty.

What the most expensive countertop?

The most expensive countertop: Pyrolave's enameled lava

This countertop costs about $250 to $300 per square foot, a price that's well above other countertop materials.

Which stains more quartz or granite?

The resins in quartz countertops make them considerably more resistant to staining than granite. By some reports, quartz is also less susceptible to harboring bacteria, again thanks to the resins that make the surface less porous.

What are the disadvantages of quartz countertops?

The main downsides of quartz countertops are their price, appearance (if you desire the look of natural stone), and lack of resistance against heat damage.

Which Cambria quartz looks most like marble?

BRITTANICCA

Brittanicca quartz features huge swooping gray veins that mimic natural marble without maintenance. By far, the #1 Most Popular Cambria Quartz color, Brittanicca Quartz, was released back in 2015 and has paved the way for different colorways of this design to flourish.

Is Cambria the same as Corian?

Corian® Solid Surface is a nonporous material composed of 1/3 acrylic resin and 2/3 natural minerals derived from an aluminum ore extract. Cambria Quartz is 90% or higher of natural quartz crystals mixed with pigments and binders.

Does Cambria quartz crack?

Within the first 7 months of owning the countertops, a crack occurred in the quartz while I was using an appliance on the counter. The appliance had legs that were at least 3 inches in height as recommended by Cambria. The crack started in a vein, which seems to be the weak points in the counter.

Can you use Windex on Cambria quartz?

Most household cleaners you would usually use to do a quick clean with such as Windex, vinegar and Lysol wipes (some of which contain bleach) are not a good idea for quartz countertops. Why? Windex has a high pH level, making it potentially damaging to a manmade material such as quartz.

Can you put a coffee maker on quartz countertop?

Quartz countertops are heat resistant but not heat-proof, so the counter can withstand limited exposure to hot items. A steaming mug of coffee, a warm plate of food or a coffee maker on quartz countertop surfaces isn't going to cause a problem.

Can you scratch Cambria?

Cambria Quartz is also scratch-resistant and stain-resistant.