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The Amber Gold 12x12 gauged stone tile features rich golden tones and a durable finish, ideal for both residential and commercial spaces. Its natur...
View full detailsCopper 12x12 gauged quartzite tile showcases warm coppery hues and natural stone texture, ideal for adding a touch of luxury to floors and walls. I...
View full detailsGolden White 12x12 gauged quartzite tile delivers a luminous blend of gold, white, and gray tones, perfect for brightening any space. Its durable q...
View full detailsGolden White 16x16 gauged quartzite tile brings a warm, natural look to any space with its unique blend of gold, white, and rust tones. Its durable...
View full detailsOstrich Grey 12x12 gauged quartzite tile offers a cool grey palette and a natural stone texture, ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. It...
View full detailsOstrich Grey 12x12 honed quartzite tile offers a sophisticated natural stone look with a smooth, honed finish. Its durable quartzite construction a...
View full detailsOstrich Grey 12x24 gauged quartzite tile delivers a modern, elongated look with the natural beauty of grey quartzite. Its durable surface and versa...
View full detailsOstrich Grey 12x24 honed quartzite tile features a smooth, matte finish and striking grey tones, ideal for creating a sophisticated look. Its large...
View full detailsOstrich Grey 16x16 gauged quartzite tile offers a spacious format and natural grey color, bringing timeless beauty to any setting. Its durable surf...
View full detailsOstrich Grey 16x16 honed quartzite tile features a smooth, refined finish and subtle grey tones, perfect for modern and classic designs. Its large ...
View full detailsGold Green 12x12 honed slate tile features a unique blend of gold and green shades with a smooth honed finish. Its natural slate composition offers...
View full detailsGold Rush 6x12 natural peel and stick veneer tile offers a convenient installation and a stunning natural stone look. Its easy-to-apply design and ...
View full detailsGolden White 12x24 gauged quartzite tile features a sleek rectangular shape and a radiant mix of gold and white hues. Its robust quartzite construc...
View full detailsGolden White Ashler Versailles Pattern quartzite tile features a classic pattern and a gauged finish, offering a sophisticated and natural look. It...
View full detailsUnderstanding Quartzite Tile
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed when sandstone is subjected to extreme heat and pressure deep within the earth. This transformation recrystallizes the sand grains into an interlocking mosaic of quartz crystals, creating a stone that's significantly harder than the original sandstone - and harder than granite. Quartzite's combination of marble-like beauty and granite-level hardness makes it one of the most desirable natural stones for premium installations.
Colors and Patterns
White quartzite (such as Taj Mahal and White Macaubas) offers a marble-like appearance with soft veining against a creamy white background. Gray quartzite provides sophisticated neutral tones with dramatic movement. Blue quartzite (Azul Macaubas) features stunning blue-gray veining. Gold and rose quartzite varieties add warmth with amber and pink tones. The veining in quartzite tends to be more flowing and dramatic than granite, closely resembling marble.
Quartzite vs. Marble
Quartzite looks similar to marble but performs more like granite. It's significantly harder and more scratch-resistant than marble. Quartzite is also more resistant to acid etching - though not completely immune - making it more practical for kitchens and high-traffic floors. For homeowners who love the look of marble but want better durability, quartzite is the ideal compromise.
Applications
Quartzite tile works beautifully for stone floors in high-traffic areas, bathrooms, shower surrounds, kitchen backsplashes, and feature walls. Its hardness makes it suitable for commercial applications where softer stones would show wear. Quartzite is also used outdoors, though it's more commonly reserved for interior premium installations.
Care and Maintenance
Despite its hardness, quartzite should be sealed upon installation, as the stone does have some natural porosity. Reseal every one to two years. Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaners. While quartzite resists acids better than marble, it's still a natural stone and benefits from gentle care. Its superior hardness means it scratches and chips far less than marble, making maintenance straightforward.
Is quartzite harder than granite?
Yes, quartzite is generally harder than granite. It ranks around 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, compared to granite's 6-7. This makes quartzite one of the hardest natural stones available for tile, offering exceptional scratch and wear resistance. This hardness is one of the main reasons homeowners choose quartzite over marble for high-traffic areas.
What is the difference between quartzite and quartz?
Quartzite is a natural stone formed from metamorphosed sandstone - it's quarried from the earth and each piece is unique. Quartz (as used in countertops) is an engineered material made from crushed quartz bound with resin - it's manufactured and uniform. Quartzite tile offers natural beauty with variation, while engineered quartz is not typically used as a tile format.
Is quartzite tile good for bathrooms?
Quartzite is an excellent choice for bathrooms. It offers the elegant look of marble with significantly better durability and stain resistance. Choose a honed finish for shower floors and wet areas for better slip resistance. Quartzite handles moisture well when properly sealed and maintains its beauty with minimal maintenance compared to marble.