# Quartzite Countertops Toronto | Taj Mahal, Cristallo & Mont Blanc Fabrication

URL: https://quartzitecountertopstoronto.ca/

1,400+ Quartzite Kitchens Across Toronto GTA. 22 Years Natural Stone Fabrication.

# Quartzite Countertops Toronto: Taj Mahal, Cristallo & Mont Blanc Fabrication for Residential & Commercial

**Quartzite Countertops Toronto** has fabricated Taj Mahal, Cristallo, Mont Blanc, Fantasy Brown and Super White slabs across the GTA for over 22 years, from a Rosedale brownstone galley kitchen at $6,800 to a Yorkville penthouse 84 sqft bookmatched waterfall island in 2024, a King Street West restaurant 18-foot bar top with mitred waterfall ends, and a Forest Hill custom new-build with 112 sqft of Cristallo backlit against walnut cabinetry. In our opinion, quartzite is like a vintage leather jacket: it ages into character instead of out of it, carries a story in every vein, and still looks right 15 years later. It still blows our mind how often homeowners inherit a chipped marble install from a weekend fabricator and only discover the acid-etch damage after the first glass of red wine.

Every slab is templated to NSI Dimension Stone Design Manual compliance and CSA A126 for commercial work, cut on our Park Industries Pro-Edge CNC bridge saw, mitred on our Flow Mach 500 waterjet, polished on our Marmo Meccanica line and finish-sealed with Dry-Treat Stain-Proof. Our WSIB-covered crews carry $5M CGL, buy direct from Stone Tile and Ciot, finish most residential installs in a single day, and back every job with NSI Accredited Fabricator credentials and a written 2-year workmanship warranty across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA.

-   22Y GTA
-   NSI Accredited
-   Park Industries CNC
-   Flow Mach 500
-   $5M CGL + WSIB
-   2-Yr Warranty

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Explore Published CAD Pricing ($70-$280/sqft)

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Your Recent Projects

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![Bookmatched Taj Mahal quartzite waterfall island in a Toronto home kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Bookmatched+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+waterfall+island+with+warm+cream+and+gold+veins+in+a+lived+in+Toronto+home+kitchen+daylight)

22 Years GTA Expertise Park Ind. CNC & Flow Waterjet

Marco Delvecchio, Founder 8,000 Sq Ft Vaughan Facility

> "At Quartzite Countertops Toronto, our vision is to make natural stone accessible to Toronto homeowners who were quoted quartz because the showroom didn't carry anything else. We enjoy watching clients run their hand across a honed Taj Mahal slab the first time. We routinely hear that we exceeded their expectations, and this is what brings us joy."

8,000 Sq Ft Vaughan Shop

Park Industries CNC + Flow Mach 500 waterjet. Shop-direct pricing.

7 Mohs Hardness

Natural metamorphic sandstone. Heat-rated past 300C.

$5M CGL + WSIB

NSI Dimension Stone and CSA A126 compliance.

11 Slab-Yard Network

Stone Tile, Ciot, Marsala, World Stone, Elite Stone.

-   5-Star Customer Satisfaction
-   22Y GTA
-   NSI Accredited
-   Park Industries CNC
-   Flow Mach 500
-   $5M CGL + WSIB
-   2-Yr Warranty
-   Top-Rated Toronto Quartzite Fabricator

Geology & Engineering

## What Is Quartzite and How Is It Different From Quartz

Quartzite is 100% natural metamorphic sandstone, fused under extreme heat and pressure deep in the earth. It rates 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, it is acid-resistant so lemon and red wine do not etch it, and it is UV-stable, so it never yellows by a sunny window. Engineered quartz is a different product: roughly 93% ground quartz bound with about 7% resin. That resin is what lets it scorch near 150C and yellow in direct sun.

The names sound almost identical, and retail staff conflate the two all the time. If a product contains resin, it is quartz. If it came out of the ground as a slab with its own lot number, it is quartzite. Our 

quartzite vs quartz

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 page compares them on heat, UV, sealing and price on a real 60 sqft kitchen.

![Natural quartzite edge with through-body veining next to an engineered quartz sample](https://placehold.co/800x500/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Natural+quartzite+slab+edge+showing+veining+through+the+full+thickness+next+to+an+engineered+quartz+sample+on+a+workshop+bench)

Sound Familiar?

## 5 Signs Your Toronto Kitchen Needs a Quartzite Upgrade

These are the situations that bring most GTA homeowners to our door. If two or more sound like your kitchen, it is worth a free consultation.

1

### Your showroom only quoted quartz

Plenty of GTA showrooms do not carry real quartzite, so they steer you to engineered quartz. If you wanted natural stone, you were never shown it.

2

### Your old counters are scorched, yellowed or etched

Burn rings from hot pots, yellowing by the window or dull rings from lemon and wine are signs the current surface is not up to how you cook.

3

### The edges are chipping by the dishwasher

Chips along the sink and dishwasher run usually mean a soft surface or edges cut on worn dry blades. Quartzite cut on a CNC holds an edge.

4

### You are renovating and want stone that lasts

If the cabinets are new, the counters should outlast them. Real quartzite at 7 Mohs, heat-rated past 300C, is built for 20 years of cooking.

5

### Your quotes are vague lump sums

One number with no breakdown hides slab yield, edges, sealing and delivery. Our quotes itemise every line so you can compare fairly.

Most of these come down to the wrong material or the wrong cutting. We fix both with **real, tested quartzite cut on a CNC**, then quote it line by line. 

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Our Services

## Every Quartzite Service We Offer Across Toronto & the GTA

We run 25 dedicated service pages because quartzite buyers ask different questions depending on where they are in a renovation. Some start with the stone: Taj Mahal, Cristallo, Mont Blanc or one of the tested whites. Some start with the room: a kitchen, an island, an ensuite vanity or a waterfall. Others need a specific service like installing a slab they already bought, a reseal or a chip repair, or they want to compare quartzite against quartz, granite, marble or porcelain before deciding. Commercial clients need compliance, after-hours work and bundle buying. Whatever your starting point, every page below publishes its CAD price range, explains how we fabricate it in our Vaughan shop and answers the questions we hear most. Pick the card closest to your project.

### Stone Types (8)

 

![Taj Mahal quartzite kitchen island with soft gold veining in a Toronto home](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Warm+cream+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+kitchen+island+with+soft+gold+veining+in+a+bright+Toronto+home+kitchen+afternoon+daylight) Most Requested

### Taj Mahal Quartzite Countertops

Warm cream Brazilian quartzite with soft gold veining, the GTA's most requested stone for luxury kitchens and islands.

$85-$130/sqft View

[Taj Mahal Quartzite Countertops →](/taj-mahal-quartzite/)

 

![Backlit Cristallo quartzite island glowing in a Toronto custom kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Backlit+translucent+Cristallo+quartzite+kitchen+island+glowing+warm+white+at+dusk+in+a+Toronto+custom+home+kitchen) Backlit Feature Stone

### Cristallo Quartzite Countertops

Semi-translucent crystalline quartzite (7.5 Mohs) built for backlit feature islands and walls.

$140-$280/sqft View

[Cristallo Quartzite Countertops →](/cristallo-quartzite/)

![Mont Blanc quartzite counters with linear grey veining in a Toronto condo kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Cool+white+grey+Mont+Blanc+quartzite+kitchen+counters+with+long+linear+grey+veins+in+a+modern+Toronto+condo+kitchen)

### Mont Blanc Quartzite Countertops

Cool white-grey quartzite with linear flow, acid-resistant and a favourite for bar tops and contemporary kitchens.

$75-$110/sqft View

[Mont Blanc Quartzite Countertops →](/mont-blanc-quartzite/)

![Leathered Fantasy Brown quartzite counters in a Toronto family kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Leathered+Fantasy+Brown+quartzite+kitchen+counters+with+flowing+grey+and+brown+bands+in+a+busy+Toronto+family+kitchen)

### Fantasy Brown Quartzite Countertops

Grey-brown flowing stone. Every lot is etch-tested because classification varies by quarry.

$70-$105/sqft View

[Fantasy Brown Quartzite Countertops →](/fantasy-brown-quartzite/)

![Sea Pearl quartzite island with white oak cabinets in a GTA kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Soft+grey+green+Sea+Pearl+quartzite+kitchen+island+with+white+oak+cabinets+and+linen+tea+towel+in+a+bright+GTA+kitchen)

### Sea Pearl Quartzite Countertops

Soft grey-green quartzite with gentle movement, great with white oak and painted cabinetry.

$75-$120/sqft View

[Sea Pearl Quartzite Countertops →](/sea-pearl-quartzite/)

![Leathered charcoal grey quartzite island in a Toronto kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Leathered+charcoal+grey+quartzite+kitchen+island+with+light+oak+stools+and+pendant+lights+in+a+Toronto+home)

### Grey Quartzite Countertops

Colour-led selection of grey quartzites in stock, from light dove to charcoal, with finish advice for each.

$70-$110/sqft View

[Grey Quartzite Countertops →](/grey-quartzite-countertops/)

![White quartzite kitchen with marble-look veining in a Toronto home](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Bright+white+quartzite+kitchen+counters+with+soft+grey+Calacatta+style+veining+and+white+cabinets+in+a+Toronto+home)

### White Quartzite Countertops

White quartzites that give the marble look without marble etching. Every white lot is etch-tested.

$80-$130/sqft View

[White Quartzite Countertops →](/white-quartzite-countertops/)

![Super White quartzite kitchen with full-height slab backsplash in Vaughan](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Super+White+quartzite+kitchen+with+grey+white+veining+and+a+full+height+slab+backsplash+behind+the+range+in+a+Vaughan+home)

### Super White Quartzite Countertops

Marble look with quartzite performance, sourced only from lots that pass our etch test.

$90-$150/sqft View

[Super White Quartzite Countertops →](/super-white-quartzite/)

### Rooms (5)

 

![Open-concept Toronto kitchen with Taj Mahal quartzite perimeter and island](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Open+concept+Toronto+kitchen+with+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+perimeter+counters+and+island+with+a+coffee+mug+and+cutting+board+left+out) Most Booked

### Quartzite Kitchen Countertops

Full kitchen fabrication from laser template to one-day install for L-shape, galley and open-concept layouts.

$5,500-$18,000 View

[Quartzite Kitchen Countertops →](/quartzite-kitchen-countertops/)

![Double sink quartzite vanity with slab backsplash in a Toronto ensuite](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Double+sink+quartzite+bathroom+vanity+with+slab+backsplash+and+two+brushed+brass+faucets+in+a+bright+Toronto+ensuite)

### Quartzite Bathroom Vanity

Single, double and floating vanity tops with undermount or vessel sink cut-outs and matching slab backsplash.

$1,800-$5,500 View

[Quartzite Bathroom Vanity →](/quartzite-bathroom-vanity/)

![Single-slab Taj Mahal quartzite island with seating overhang in a Toronto home](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Large+single+slab+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+kitchen+island+with+seating+overhang+and+four+wooden+stools+in+a+Toronto+home)

### Quartzite Kitchen Island

Single-slab and bookmatched islands with supported seating overhangs, planned around jumbo slab limits.

$2,800-$9,500 View

[Quartzite Kitchen Island →](/quartzite-kitchen-island/)

![Full-height quartzite slab backsplash behind a range in a Toronto kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Full+height+quartzite+slab+backsplash+behind+a+gas+range+with+veining+continuing+from+the+countertop+in+a+Toronto+kitchen)

### Quartzite Backsplash

Full-height slab and bookmatched range walls with precise outlet and window cut-outs.

$1,200-$4,500 View

[Quartzite Backsplash →](/quartzite-backsplash/)

![Two-sided mitred waterfall quartzite island in a Toronto kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Two+sided+mitred+waterfall+quartzite+island+with+cream+and+gold+veins+wrapping+the+corner+to+the+floor+in+a+Toronto+kitchen)

### Quartzite Waterfall Edge

Mitred waterfall ends cut on our Flow Mach 500 so the vein runs unbroken down the side.

$1,800-$9,000 View

[Quartzite Waterfall Edge →](/quartzite-waterfall-edge/)

### Services (4)

![Two-person crew setting a quartzite countertop in a Toronto kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Two+person+installation+crew+in+plain+grey+workwear+setting+a+quartzite+countertop+onto+kitchen+cabinets+in+a+Toronto+home)

### Quartzite Installation

WSIB-cleared two-person crews, 1,100 lb delivery insurance and most residential installs done in one day.

$85-$150/sqft View

[Quartzite Installation →](/quartzite-installation/)

![Inside our Vaughan fabrication shop with a CNC bridge saw cutting quartzite](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Inside+an+8000+square+foot+Vaughan+stone+fabrication+shop+with+a+CNC+bridge+saw+cutting+a+quartzite+slab+and+slabs+on+A+frames)

### Quartzite Fabrication

In-house fabrication in our 8,000 sq ft Vaughan shop for homeowners, designers and trades.

$65-$120/sqft View

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![Technician applying impregnating sealer to a Taj Mahal quartzite counter](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Technician+applying+impregnating+sealer+with+a+microfibre+pad+to+a+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+kitchen+counter+in+a+Toronto+home)

### Quartzite Sealing

Dry-Treat Stain-Proof impregnating seal on an 18-month cycle, applied in-home.

$350-$950 View

[Quartzite Sealing →](/quartzite-sealing/)

![Technician restoring a dull patch on a quartzite counter with a diamond polisher](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Technician+with+a+handheld+diamond+polisher+restoring+a+dull+patch+on+a+cream+quartzite+kitchen+counter+in+a+Toronto+home)

### Quartzite Polishing and Restoration

Etch removal, colour-matched chip repair, re-polishing and re-honing done in your home.

$450-$1,850 View

[Quartzite Polishing and Restoration →](/quartzite-polishing-restoration/)

### Cost & Care (2)

 

![Itemised quartzite quote on a clipboard beside stone samples on a kitchen island](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Itemised+quartzite+countertop+quote+on+a+clipboard+next+to+stone+samples+and+a+tape+measure+on+a+Toronto+kitchen+island) All CAD Prices

### Quartzite Cost Toronto

Every published CAD price in one place: per-sqft by stone, project, service and commercial tables plus the estimator.

$70-$280/sqft View

[Quartzite Cost Toronto →](/quartzite-cost/)

![Wiping a Taj Mahal quartzite counter with microfibre and stone cleaner](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Hand+wiping+a+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+kitchen+counter+with+a+microfibre+cloth+and+a+spray+bottle+of+stone+cleaner+nearby)

### Quartzite Maintenance and Care

Daily do's and don'ts, pH-neutral cleaners, reseal timing and in-home care visits.

$350-$950 View

[Quartzite Maintenance and Care →](/quartzite-maintenance-care/)

### Custom & Commercial (2)

![Curved quartzite island with deep mitred apron in a Forest Hill custom home](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Curved+quartzite+island+countertop+with+a+deep+mitred+apron+in+a+custom+Forest+Hill+home+kitchen+with+walnut+cabinetry)

### Custom Quartzite Countertops

One-off pieces only: curves, oversized tops, deep mitred aprons and bookmatched features cut on the waterjet.

$100-$220/sqft View

[Custom Quartzite Countertops →](/custom-quartzite-countertops/)

 

![Mont Blanc quartzite restaurant bar top on College Street](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Long+Mont+Blanc+quartzite+restaurant+bar+top+with+mitred+waterfall+end+and+bar+stools+in+a+College+Street+Toronto+restaurant) CSA A126 + NSI

### Commercial Quartzite Countertops

CSA A126 and NSI-compliant commercial work with after-hours installs, crane lifts and OBC Part 3 coordination.

$15,000-$95,000 View

[Commercial Quartzite Countertops →](/commercial-quartzite-countertops/)

### Comparisons (4)

![Natural quartzite and engineered quartz samples side by side on a Toronto kitchen counter](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Natural+quartzite+slab+sample+beside+an+engineered+quartz+sample+on+a+Toronto+kitchen+counter+during+a+consultation)

### Quartzite vs Quartz

Natural metamorphic stone versus 93% ground quartz bound with 7% resin, compared on heat, UV, sealing and price.

$70-$280/sqft View

[Quartzite vs Quartz →](/quartzite-vs-quartz/)

![Veined quartzite sample beside a speckled granite sample](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Veined+quartzite+slab+sample+next+to+a+speckled+granite+sample+on+a+wooden+table+in+a+GTA+stone+shop)

### Quartzite vs Granite

Two natural stones compared for hardness, veining versus speckle, sealing and installed price.

$70-$280/sqft View

[Quartzite vs Granite →](/quartzite-vs-granite/)

![Red wine and lemon on a white quartzite counter in a Toronto kitchen](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Glass+of+red+wine+and+a+cut+lemon+on+a+white+quartzite+kitchen+counter+in+a+Toronto+home+evening+light)

### Quartzite vs Marble

Marble look without the red-wine etch: Mohs 7 vs 3-5, sealing every 18 months vs every 6.

$70-$280/sqft View

[Quartzite vs Marble →](/quartzite-vs-marble/)

![3cm quartzite edge with through-body veining next to a thin porcelain slab](https://placehold.co/1920x800/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Edge+view+of+a+3cm+quartzite+countertop+showing+veining+through+the+full+thickness+next+to+a+thin+porcelain+slab)

### Quartzite vs Porcelain

Through-body natural veining versus a printed porcelain face, compared on edges, thickness and cost.

$70-$280/sqft View

[Quartzite vs Porcelain →](/quartzite-vs-porcelain/)

## Quartzite By Stone Type

-   Taj Mahal
    
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     $85-$130/sqft
-   Cristallo
    
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     $140-$280/sqft
-   Mont Blanc
    
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     $75-$110/sqft
-   Fantasy Brown
    
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     $70-$105/sqft
-   Sea Pearl
    
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     $75-$120/sqft
-   Grey Quartzite
    
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     $70-$110/sqft
-   White Quartzite
    
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     $80-$130/sqft
-   Super White
    
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     $90-$150/sqft

## Quartzite By Room

-   Kitchen Countertops
    
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     $5,500-$18,000
-   Bathroom Vanity
    
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     $1,800-$5,500
-   Kitchen Island
    
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     $2,800-$9,500
-   Backsplash
    
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     $1,200-$4,500
-   Waterfall Edge
    
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     $1,800-$9,000

## Quartzite By Scope

-   Installation
    
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     Services
-   Fabrication
    
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     Services
-   Sealing
    
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     Services
-   Polishing & Restoration
    
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     Services
-   Quartzite Cost
    
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     Cost & Care
-   Maintenance & Care
    
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     Cost & Care
-   Quartzite vs Quartz
    
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     Comparisons
-   Quartzite vs Granite
    
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     Comparisons
-   Quartzite vs Marble
    
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     Comparisons
-   Quartzite vs Porcelain
    
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     Comparisons

For Homeowners

## Our Residential Quartzite Services

Most of our work is in GTA homes: kitchens first, then islands, ensuites, backsplashes and the occasional waterfall that takes over the room. We start with a free in-home visit with real slab samples, laser template once your cabinets are in, cut everything in our Vaughan shop and install in a day. Between visits, we handle sealing, chip repair and re-polishing for kitchens we built and kitchens we did not. Your quote is itemised from slab to install, and the price you see on each page is the price we work from.

From the shop floor

Ran into a good one last month in a Leaside semi. Homeowner wanted a bookmatched Taj Mahal island but their slab had a hairline resin repair we flagged at the yard. Swapped to a cleaner block, mitred the waterfall on our Flow Mach 500, passed walkthrough first try. Client Priya W. said the vein alignment across the mitre was better than the showroom sample.

-   Quartzite Kitchen Countertops Full kitchen fabrication from laser template to one-day install for L-shape, galley and open-concept layouts. $5,500-$18,000
    
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-   Quartzite Kitchen Island Single-slab and bookmatched islands with supported seating overhangs, planned around jumbo slab limits. $2,800-$9,500
    
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-   Quartzite Bathroom Vanity Single, double and floating vanity tops with undermount or vessel sink cut-outs and matching slab backsplash. $1,800-$5,500
    
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-   Quartzite Backsplash Full-height slab and bookmatched range walls with precise outlet and window cut-outs. $1,200-$4,500
    
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-   Quartzite Waterfall Edge Mitred waterfall ends cut on our Flow Mach 500 so the vein runs unbroken down the side. $1,800-$9,000
    
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-   Taj Mahal Quartzite Countertops Warm cream Brazilian quartzite with soft gold veining, the GTA's most requested stone for luxury kitchens and islands. $85-$130/sqft
    
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-   Cristallo Quartzite Countertops Semi-translucent crystalline quartzite (7.5 Mohs) built for backlit feature islands and walls. $140-$280/sqft
    
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-   Super White Quartzite Countertops Marble look with quartzite performance, sourced only from lots that pass our etch test. $90-$150/sqft
    
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-   Quartzite Sealing Dry-Treat Stain-Proof impregnating seal on an 18-month cycle, applied in-home. $350-$950
    
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-   Quartzite Polishing and Restoration Etch removal, colour-matched chip repair, re-polishing and re-honing done in your home. $450-$1,850
    
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For Developers & Operators

## Our Commercial Quartzite Services

Restaurants, hotels, boutiques and condo developers hire us for the same reason: we control the whole job. Stone is bought in full bundles so every unit matches, cut in our own shop so schedules hold, and installed by our own WSIB-cleared crews. We build to CSA A126 and the NSI Dimension Stone Design Manual, and 97% of our commercial jobs sign off on the first visit. We never promise permit approval; we just do the work that makes approval routine.

-   After-hours templating and installs
-   Crane lifts
-   OBC Part 3 coordination
-   WSIB + $5M CGL

Last fall on College Street

Giuliana Trattoria on College, 18-ft Mont Blanc bar top last fall. Templated after-hours, installed in a 6-hour overnight window, ended up on the restaurant group's referral list for next two Danforth openings.

-   Commercial Quartzite Countertops CSA A126 and NSI-compliant commercial work with after-hours installs, crane lifts and OBC Part 3 coordination. $15,000-$95,000
    
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-   Custom Quartzite Countertops One-off pieces only: curves, oversized tops, deep mitred aprons and bookmatched features cut on the waterjet. $100-$220/sqft
    
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-   Quartzite Fabrication In-house fabrication in our 8,000 sq ft Vaughan shop for homeowners, designers and trades. $65-$120/sqft
    
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-   Quartzite Installation WSIB-cleared two-person crews, 1,100 lb delivery insurance and most residential installs done in one day. $85-$150/sqft
    
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-   Mont Blanc Quartzite Countertops Cool white-grey quartzite with linear flow, acid-resistant and a favourite for bar tops and contemporary kitchens. $75-$110/sqft
    
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-   Quartzite Sealing Dry-Treat Stain-Proof impregnating seal on an 18-month cycle, applied in-home. $350-$950
    
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-   Quartzite Maintenance and Care Daily do's and don'ts, pH-neutral cleaners, reseal timing and in-home care visits. $350-$950
    
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-   Quartzite Cost Toronto Every published CAD price in one place: per-sqft by stone, project, service and commercial tables plus the estimator. $70-$280/sqft
    
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Upfront Integrity

## Quartzite Countertop Cost in Toronto, Published in CAD

We publish transparent rates so you never get bait-and-switch showroom estimates. Every quote itemises slab, laser templating, CNC cutting, edge profile, Dry-Treat sealing, delivery and single-day install.

Fantasy Brown Quartzite

$70-$105/sqft

Grey-brown flowing bands. Every lot etch-tested.

Leathered favouriteLot tested

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Grey Quartzite

$70-$110/sqft

Dove grey to charcoal. Leathered hides water spots.

Light to charcoalLeathered islands

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Mont Blanc Quartzite

$75-$110/sqft

Cool white-grey with linear flow. Acid-resistant.

Bar topsContemporary

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Sea Pearl Quartzite

$75-$120/sqft

Soft grey-green movement. Pairs with white oak.

VanitiesIslands

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White Quartzite

$80-$130/sqft

Marble look without marble etching.

Marble lookEtch-tested

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Taj Mahal Quartzite

$85-$130/sqft

Warm cream with soft gold veining. 7 Mohs.

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Super White Quartzite

$90-$150/sqft

Grey-white veining. Sourced only from passing lots.

Full-height splashLot tested

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Cristallo Quartzite

$140-$280/sqft

Semi-translucent, 7.5 Mohs. Built for backlighting.

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| Project | Installed Price (CAD) |
| --- | --- |
| Bathroom Vanity Top | $1,800-$5,500 |
| Backsplash | $1,200-$4,500 |
| L-Shape Kitchen (45-55 sqft) | $5,500-$9,800 |
| Open-Concept Kitchen (65-85 sqft) | $9,500-$18,000 |
| Kitchen Island | $2,800-$9,500 |
| Waterfall Edge Island | $1,800-$6,500 |
| Mitred Waterfall + Full Height Backsplash | $3,500-$9,000 |

| Service | Price (CAD) |
| --- | --- |
| Sealing (18-month protection) | $350-$950 |
| Chip Repair | $185-$450 |
| Re-Polish (per lin ft) | $45-$95 |
| Laser Templating (50 sqft) | $350-$650 |
| Rush (5 business days) | $350-$950 upcharge |

Every quote itemises slab, fabrication, edge, sealing, delivery and install. Free consultation across the GTA.

All Prices: Quartzite Cost Toronto

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Try Our Free Cost Estimator

Pick a stone, a layout size and a finish to see a CAD price range built from our published per-sqft rates.

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Where the Money Goes

## Quartzite Cost Per Sqft: What You Are Paying For

When fabrication and install run $85-$150/sqft on top of your stone choice, it helps to know what is inside the number. First is the slab itself, priced by stone and grade, and you pay for the whole slab, not just the pieces. Then slab yield: a typical kitchen loses about 32% to offcuts, which is why we nest every piece on a photo of your slab before cutting.

After that comes laser templating to 1/16 inch, CNC cutting with flooded diamond blades, edge polishing on our Marmo Meccanica line and a Dry-Treat Stain-Proof seal in the shop and again on site. Every load carries 1,100 lb delivery insurance, a two-person WSIB-cleared crew does the install, and the job is backed by a written 2-year warranty. None of those lines are optional on our jobs, and all of them are listed on your quote so you can compare us against anyone.

1.  1 Slab (by stone and grade)
2.  2 32% typical slab-yield allowance
3.  3 Laser templating
4.  4 CNC cutting
5.  5 Edge polish
6.  6 Dry-Treat sealer
7.  7 1,100 lb delivery insurance
8.  8 2-person install
9.  9 2-year warranty

Side by Side

## Taj Mahal vs Cristallo, Quartzite vs Quartz, Polished vs Leathered

Three decisions come up in almost every consultation. Here are the numbers we walk clients through.

### Taj Mahal vs Cristallo

| Feature | Taj Mahal | Cristallo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $85-$130/sqft | $140-$280/sqft |
| Appearance | Beige-cream vein | Translucent, backlit effect |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 | 7.5 |
| Best edge | Eased or ogee | Mitred waterfall |
| Backlit | No | Yes, with Clearlight LED |
| Lead time | 2-3 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
| Best for | Luxury value kitchens | Signature waterfall islands |

### Polished vs Honed vs Leathered (Taj Mahal, 50 sqft)

| Feature | Polished | Honed | Leathered |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Look | Reflective mirror | Matte flat | Textured |
| Fingerprints | Yes | No | No |
| Water spots | Yes | Less | Hidden |
| Scratches | Higher | Lower | Lowest |
| Upcharge | Baseline | +$8/sqft | +$12/sqft |
| Best for | Formal, dark cabinetry | Modern matte | High-traffic family |

### Quartzite vs Quartz vs Marble (60 sqft kitchen)

| Feature | Quartzite | Quartz | Marble |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Price (per sqft) | $70-$280 | $55-$120 | $90-$250 |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7-7.5 | 7 (binder softer) | 3-5 |
| Acid etch | Inert | Inert | Etches instantly |
| Heat | 300C+ | 150C, yellows | 300C+ |
| UV-stable | Yes | No, yellows | Yes |
| Pattern | Natural | Uniform engineered | Natural |
| Sealing | Every 18 months | Never | Every 6 months |
| Best for | Natural stone that performs like engineered | Renters and flips | Heritage marble lovers |

In our opinion, picking the wrong finish costs more than picking a slightly more expensive stone.

![Red wine wiped off a white quartzite counter with no etch mark](https://placehold.co/800x500/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Glass+of+red+wine+tipped+over+on+a+white+quartzite+counter+being+wiped+with+a+tea+towel+leaving+no+etch+mark)

The Red Wine Test

## Quartzite vs Marble: Which Survives Red Wine

Quartzite does, every time. Marble is calcite, a mineral that reacts with acid, so red wine, lemon and tomato sauce leave dull etch marks within seconds, and no sealer stops that reaction. Quartzite is fused quartz and stays inert. It is also much harder: about 7 on the Mohs scale against 3 to 5 for marble, so knives and pot bottoms do not scratch it.

Price works in quartzite's favour too: $70-$280/sqft installed versus $120-$400/sqft for Carrara. If you love the marble look, a tested white quartzite gives it to you without the worry. See 

quartzite vs marble

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 for the full comparison.

Straight Talk

## What Actually Stops Toronto Homeowners From Booking Quartzite

### "Quartzite costs too much for a regular kitchen."

In our opinion, this is the most common misunderstanding we hear. Entry quartzites like Fantasy Brown and Mont Blanc start at $70-$75/sqft installed, so a 50 sqft L-shape kitchen lands at $5,500-$7,500. That is often within $1,500 of premium quartz, for real stone that handles heat and never yellows.

### "Won't the edges chip?"

Genuine quartzite is harder than steel, 7 Mohs versus about 5.5 for a kitchen knife. Chipping is rare when stone is cut on a proper CNC bridge saw and given an eased, demi-bullnose or mitred edge. Nine times out of ten, chips come from outdated manual saws that leave micro-fissures along the cut line.

### "Isn't sealing a hassle?"

Cheap big-box quartz sold as quartzite is like a Halloween-store suit: fine for one dinner party, embarrassing by the holidays. Real quartzite sealed with Dry-Treat Stain-Proof needs a simple reseal every 18 months. Red wine, coffee and turmeric wipe clean in between.

### "I will pay for a whole slab and use half of it."

Every kitchen loses some stone to offcuts, typically around 32%. A good slab-yield cut is like a Thanksgiving turkey carve: anyone can hack it, but if you want breast and drumstick both intact, you want it done right. We CAD-nest every piece on a photo of your slab and turn offcuts into vanities where we can.

Precision Workflow

## How Our Toronto Quartzite Fabrication Process Works, 5 Steps

1.  1
    
    ### Step 1: Slab Hand-Selection
    
    We walk you through our partner yards (Stone Tile, Ciot, Marsala) to inspect full slabs, check the lot number and make sure no resin repairs or fissures are hiding under the polish.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Step 2: Digital Laser Templating
    
    Our LT-2D3D laser templater scans your cabinets to 1/16 inch, picking up out-of-square walls, sink and faucet positions and every appliance gap before a single cut.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Step 3: Park Industries CNC & Waterjet Cutting
    
    A lot of shops still run dry blades that stress the stone and leave micro-fissures on the cut line. We cut on a flooded diamond Park Industries CNC bridge saw and mitre on our Flow Mach 500 waterjet.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Step 4: Hand-Polishing & Sealing by Marco
    
    Marco Delvecchio checks every mitred seam and vein match before the edges go through the Marmo Meccanica polisher and the stone gets a Dry-Treat Stain-Proof impregnating seal.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Step 5: Clean 1-Day GTA Installation
    
    A WSIB-cleared two-person crew levels, sets and seams your stone with Akemi colour-matched epoxy, caulks the perimeter and leaves the kitchen broom-clean, usually in one appointment.
    

Standards

## Ontario Natural Stone Compliance: MIA + NSI

Natural stone is not a regulated trade in Ontario, which is exactly why standards matter. We are a Natural Stone Institute Accredited Fabricator and a Marble Institute of America Certified Fabricator, and we build residential work to the NSI Dimension Stone Design Manual. Stone classification follows ASTM standards, including ASTM C615 for granite-type dimension stone, which is how we document what is in your kitchen. Commercial installs follow CSA A126, and we coordinate with general contractors on Ontario Building Code requirements, including OBC 9.29 for interior finishes in houses and Part 3 for larger buildings.

-   NSI Dimension Stone Design Manual
-   MIA Accredited Fabricator
-   ASTM C615 classification
-   CSA A126 commercial installation
-   OBC 9.29 interior finishes

Before You Sign

## How to Choose a Quartzite Fabricator: 10-Point Checklist

Whether you hire us or someone else, ask every fabricator these ten questions. A good shop answers all of them without hesitating.

1.  1
    
    ### NSI accreditation
    
    Ask whether the shop is a Natural Stone Institute Accredited Fabricator. It means audited processes, not just a logo.
    
2.  2
    
    ### In-house CNC
    
    A CNC bridge saw with flooded diamond blades prevents the micro-fissures that cause chips. Ask where your stone gets cut.
    
3.  3
    
    ### $5M CGL insurance
    
    Commercial general liability of $5M protects your home if something goes wrong on install day.
    
4.  4
    
    ### WSIB cleared crews
    
    Ask for a WSIB clearance certificate. Without it, an injured installer can become your problem.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Written slab-yield policy
    
    You should know how much stone your layout uses and what happens to offcuts before you sign.
    
6.  6
    
    ### A physical shop address
    
    A real fabrication facility you can visit. Ours is an 8,000 sq ft shop in Vaughan.
    
7.  7
    
    ### 11+ slab-yard accounts
    
    More yard accounts mean better access to premium lots like Taj Mahal, Cristallo and Super White.
    
8.  8
    
    ### Laser templating
    
    Digital templates to 1/16 inch beat plywood strips that warp in a hot truck.
    
9.  9
    
    ### In-home samples
    
    A fabricator who brings real slab samples and edge mockups to your kitchen, so you judge colour under your own lights.
    
10.  10
     
     ### A written 2-year warranty
     
     A written workmanship warranty covering seams, cut-outs and adhesion, not a verbal promise.
     

Nine times out of ten, this is where the previous fabricator cut a corner.

Proven Portfolio

## Recent Quartzite Projects Across Toronto GTA

![Honed Taj Mahal quartzite galley kitchen in a Rosedale brownstone](https://placehold.co/600x400/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Narrow+galley+kitchen+in+an+old+Toronto+brownstone+with+honed+cream+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+counters+and+painted+cabinets+daylight)

### Rosedale Brownstone Galley Kitchen

$6,800 CAD | Honed Taj Mahal | 2 weeks

Eased-edge galley for a historic townhouse remodel. Pieces were sized at templating to clear a tight staircase, and the two seams sit outside the main sight line.

![Bookmatched Taj Mahal quartzite waterfall island in a Yorkville penthouse](https://placehold.co/600x400/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Bookmatched+Taj+Mahal+quartzite+waterfall+island+in+a+bright+downtown+penthouse+kitchen+with+city+windows+behind)

### Yorkville Penthouse Waterfall Island

$14,200 CAD | 84 sqft Bookmatched Taj Mahal | 3 weeks

Bookmatched island with mitred waterfall ends cut on the Flow Mach 500. The vein runs over the top and down both sides without a break.

![18-foot Mont Blanc quartzite restaurant bar top on King Street West](https://placehold.co/600x400/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Long+white+grey+Mont+Blanc+quartzite+restaurant+bar+top+with+mitred+waterfall+end+in+a+dim+downtown+Toronto+dining+room)

### King West Restaurant Bar Top

$19,500 CAD | 18-ft Mont Blanc | 4 weeks

An 18-foot Mont Blanc bar top with mitred waterfall ends, templated after hours and installed overnight so service never stopped.

![Backlit Cristallo quartzite backsplash with walnut cabinets in Forest Hill](https://placehold.co/600x400/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Backlit+translucent+Cristallo+quartzite+backsplash+glowing+warm+behind+dark+walnut+cabinets+in+a+custom+home+kitchen)

### Forest Hill Custom Residence

$42,000 CAD | 112 sqft Translucent Cristallo | 7 weeks

Full-height Cristallo backsplash and island backlit with Clearlight LED panels, set against dark walnut cabinetry in a custom new-build.

![Super White quartzite kitchen with full-height backsplash in Vaughan](https://placehold.co/600x400/8a6a24/ffffff?text=White+and+grey+veined+Super+White+quartzite+counters+with+matching+full+height+slab+backsplash+in+a+suburban+Vaughan+kitchen)

### Vaughan Super White Kitchen

$18,500 CAD | 95 sqft Super White + Full-Height Backsplash | 4 weeks

Etch-tested Super White perimeter with a full-height slab backsplash whose veins continue from the counter up to the range hood.

![Sea Pearl quartzite island and double vanity project in Mississauga](https://placehold.co/600x400/8a6a24/ffffff?text=Soft+grey+green+Sea+Pearl+quartzite+kitchen+island+with+white+oak+stools+in+a+Mississauga+family+home+afternoon+light)

### Mississauga Island + Double Vanity

$9,800 CAD | Sea Pearl | 3 weeks

Sea Pearl kitchen island and a matching double vanity cut from one bundle, so the soft grey-green tone carries from the kitchen to the ensuite.

Your Recent Projects

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Why Choose Us

## Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Quartzite Countertops Toronto

### 1\. 22 Years of Quartzite Fabrication

Two decades hand-fabricating natural stone in our own Vaughan shop. 1,400+ GTA kitchens and counting, so we have already seen the slab, the cabinet and the wall you are worried about.

### 2\. Park Industries CNC + Flow Mach 500 In-House

Our CNC bridge saw, waterjet and Marmo Meccanica polisher sit under one roof. No subcontracted cutting, no middleman markup, and no slab leaving our sight between templating and install.

### 3\. NSI Dimension Stone + CSA A126 Compliance

Residential work follows the NSI Dimension Stone Design Manual. Commercial work is built to CSA A126, which is why 97% of our commercial jobs sign off on the first visit.

### 4\. 11-Supplier Slab-Yard Network

Accounts with Stone Tile, Ciot, Marsala, World Stone, Elite Stone and six more yards. That is how we find Taj Mahal, Cristallo and Super White lots retail showrooms cannot source.

### 5\. Free In-Home Consultation With Slab Samples

We bring real Taj Mahal, Mont Blanc and Fantasy Brown samples plus edge mockups to your kitchen, so you judge colour under your own lights before anything gets cut.

### 6\. Transparent CAD Pricing, Published

Every per-sqft rate, project range and service price is on this site. Quotes itemise slab, fabrication, edge, sealing, delivery and install, and the invoice matches the quote.

Client Confidence

## 5-Star Customer Satisfaction Across Toronto

Top-Rated Toronto Quartzite Fabricator

> "Our designer ordered quartz that arrived looking fake. The crew walked us through the Ciot yard and had a bookmatched Taj Mahal island specd and installed in 12 business days."

Priya W. from LeasideTaj Mahal island, $11,400

5-Star Customer Satisfaction

> "Leathered Fantasy Brown on a family kitchen with three kids. Two years in and no water rings, no chips on the eased edge."

Daniel M. from LeslievilleLeathered Fantasy Brown kitchen, $7,900

Verified GTA Project

> "They flagged a resin-filled fissure at the yard before we paid for the slab. Super White perimeter plus full-height splash, done in 4 weeks."

Helen T. from The AnnexSuper White perimeter + backsplash, 4 weeks

Service Coverage

## Serving Toronto & the Greater Toronto Area

Everything is cut in our Vaughan shop and installed by our own crews across ten GTA cities, from Burlington to Markham. Published CAD pricing applies everywhere, with no travel surcharge.

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Oakville Bronte, Downtown Oakville, Glen Abbey

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Burlington Aldershot, Roseland, Millcroft

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North York Willowdale, Bayview Village, Hoggs Hollow

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Etobicoke The Kingsway, Islington, Mimico

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Brampton Castlemore, Credit Valley, Mount Pleasant

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Got Questions?

## Quartzite Countertop FAQ

### How much do quartzite countertops cost in Toronto?

Installed quartzite runs $70-$280/sqft in CAD: Fantasy Brown and grey from $70, Taj Mahal $85-$130, Super White $90-$150 and Cristallo $140-$280. An L-shape kitchen of 45-55 sqft lands at $5,500-$9,800, and an open-concept kitchen with an island at 65-85 sqft runs $9,500-$18,000. The spread inside each range comes from slab grade, how much of the slab your layout wastes (we plan around a 32% yield loss), the edge profile, the number of cut-outs and how hard the site is to reach. Every quote itemises slab, fabrication, edge, sealing, delivery and install, so you can see exactly which line moves the number. The full tables live on our quartzite cost page.

### Is quartzite the same as quartz?

No. Quartzite is natural metamorphic sandstone at 7-7.5 Mohs. Quartz is engineered from about 93% ground quartz and 7% resin, so it can scorch near 150C and yellow in sunlight. The confusion starts at the showroom, where staff use the two words loosely and a lot of buyers walk out thinking they bought stone when they bought a resin product. Quartzite comes out of the ground in slabs, every slab is different, it tolerates a hot pan and it does not fade by a south-facing window. Quartz is uniform, needs no sealing and costs a little less. If you want the look of real stone that performs like a hard surface, quartzite is the one.

### Will red wine or lemon etch quartzite?

Real quartzite is acid-resistant and does not etch. If a slab etches, it is likely dolomite or marble sold as quartzite, which is why we test every lot before you buy. At the yard we put a drop of lemon juice and a bit of vinegar on an offcut, wait, then check for a dull ring. We also run a glass scratch test, because real quartzite scratches glass and dolomite does not. Super White, Fantasy Brown and some white lots are the stones most often mislabelled, so those get tested every single time. Sealing protects against staining, which is a different problem from etching. Etching is a surface reaction you cannot seal away, so the test matters more than the sealer.

### How often does quartzite need sealing?

Every 18 months with an impregnating sealer like Dry-Treat Stain-Proof. A reseal visit costs $350-$950. The sealer soaks into the stone and sits below the surface, so it does not change the finish or leave a film. You can check it yourself with a water-drop test: put a few drops near the sink, wait ten minutes and wipe. If the stone darkens under the drops, it is time. Leathered and honed finishes usually ask for sealing a little sooner than polished, because the open texture takes in more. We seal every install before we leave, so your first reseal is roughly a year and a half out.

### Does quartzite chip?

Rarely, when it is cut on a CNC bridge saw and given an eased, demi-bullnose or mitred edge. Chips we do see are repaired for $185-$450. Most chips come from two things: a sharp square edge with no ease on it, and micro-fissures left along the cut line by worn manual blades. Our Park Industries CNC runs flooded diamond blades that keep the cut cool, and every edge gets eased before polishing. Around the dishwasher and the sink front is where a pot or a cast-iron pan is most likely to catch a corner. If it happens, we fill with colour-matched UV-cure resin, re-profile and polish so it disappears from normal viewing distance.

### How long from templating to install?

Most kitchens take 2-3 weeks for Taj Mahal and 4-6 weeks for Cristallo. Rush (5 business days) adds $350-$950. The clock starts when the laser template is approved and the slab is reserved. Taj Mahal, Mont Blanc and the grey stones are usually in stock across our yards, so cutting can start within days. Cristallo and some premium Super White lots come in on order, and backlit work adds coordination with your electrician. Commercial jobs are scheduled around your opening date and building access windows.

### How long does installation take?

Most residential installs finish in one day with a two-person WSIB-cleared crew. A typical L-shape kitchen with a sink and cooktop cut-out is set, seamed, caulked and sealed in four to seven hours. Large islands with mitred waterfall ends or full-height backsplashes can run into a second short visit. Plumbers can usually hook up the sink the next day once the epoxy has cured.

### Do you offer a warranty?

Yes. Every install carries a written 2-year workmanship warranty. It covers seams, adhesion, cut-outs, support and the fabrication itself. Natural variation in the stone is not a defect, which is why we walk you through the slab before cutting. Our crews also carry WSIB coverage and $5M commercial general liability plus $2M property damage, so the job is covered while we are in your home.

### Is the in-home consultation free?

Yes. We bring real slab samples (Taj Mahal, Mont Blanc, Fantasy Brown) and edge mockups to your home anywhere in the GTA. Seeing stone under your own pot lights and next to your cabinet doors is the only reliable way to choose. We measure roughly, talk through layout and seams, and leave you with a written range before we go.

### Do you serve Oakville and Burlington?

Yes. We ship templated slabs from Vaughan to Halton sites including Bronte, Glen Abbey, Aldershot and Millcroft, along with Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Richmond Hill and all of Toronto. Published CAD pricing applies across the whole GTA, with no travel surcharge inside our service area.

### Do you handle commercial projects?

Yes. Bar tops, hotel desks, retail counters and 12-24 unit condo jobs from $15,000 to $95,000, built to CSA A126 and NSI standards. We never promise permit approval, but 97% of our commercial jobs sign off on the first visit. We work after hours, arrange crane lifts and supply WSIB clearance and insurance certificates up front.

### Can you install a slab I already bought?

Yes. Installation runs $85-$150/sqft and we inspect the slab for fissures and resin repairs before cutting. If we find a problem, we show you before anything is cut so you can go back to the yard with it.

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Direct Fabricator Consultation

## Bring Real Slabs Into Your Kitchen Before You Decide

Book a free in-home visit. We arrive with Taj Mahal, Mont Blanc and Fantasy Brown samples and edge mockups, measure roughly and leave a written CAD range the same day.

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-   Itemised CAD quote, no hidden lines
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