Insist that the estimate and contract specify the material’s thickness and finish ... and tile edges and corners can chip. This is a new countertop category and we tested Dekton.

Quartz is also among the top-rated countertop materials ... but corners and edges can chip; let a pro repair them. Polished and matte finishes resisted most stains when properly sealed.

Worktops needs to be extremely hardwearing and there is a wide range of man-made surfaces on the market ... porous the less polished the finish, both quartz and Dekton are non-porous so your ...