Materials made for you
Choosing the right countertop material is one of the most important decisions in your kitchen or bathroom design. At Suzanne’s Carpet & Tile, we bring decades of industry experience and strong partnerships with premier manufacturers to help you select the perfect surface for your lifestyle, budget, and design vision.
Whether you're drawn to the timeless elegance of natural stone, the engineered performance of modern materials, or budget-friendly options that don't compromise on style, our expert design team guides you through every option. We work with trusted craftsmen and maintain long-term relationships with leading countertop manufacturers, ensuring quality installation and lasting results.
Each material offers distinct advantages:
Granite - Natural beauty with unique, one-of-a-kind patterns Quartz - Engineered durability with zero-maintenance convenience
Formica Laminate - Affordable style with unlimited design flexibility
Our design-focused approach ensures your countertop selection complements your overall vision while meeting practical needs for durability, maintenance, and value.
Natural Granite Countertops: Timeless Beauty and Durability
Granite countertops offer exceptional durability and authentic natural beauty. As a natural stone quarried directly from the earth, each granite slab is truly one-of-a-kind.
Unique Natural Beauty
No two granite countertops are identical. Each piece features distinctive patterns, colors, and mineral deposits created by nature. While color options are limited to what the earth provides, this natural variation creates exclusive, luxury appeal that manufactured materials cannot replicate.
Built to Last
Granite's exceptional resilience makes it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-traffic areas. This natural stone withstands daily wear, heat, and impact, providing decades of reliable performance.
Simple Maintenance
As a porous material, granite requires periodic sealing (typically every 1-2 years) to maintain stain resistance. With proper care, your granite countertops will retain their beauty and add lasting value to your home.
Engineered Quartz Countertops
Superior Durability Meets Versatile Design
Quartz countertops combine the beauty of natural stone with advanced engineering to create one of the most durable and low-maintenance surfaces available. As an engineered stone product, quartz offers exceptional performance characteristics that make it a top choice for modern homes and high-traffic spaces.
The Hardest Countertop Material for Maximum Durability
Quartz ranks as one of the hardest countertop materials on the market, delivering superior resistance to scratches, chips, and impacts. This exceptional hardness makes quartz countertops ideal for busy kitchens, family bathrooms, and commercial applications where durability is paramount. Unlike softer materials, quartz maintains its pristine appearance even under demanding daily use.
Non-Porous Surface: Easy Maintenance Without Sealing
One of quartz's greatest advantages is its non-porous surface. Unlike natural stone countertops, quartz never requires sealing, making it incredibly easy to maintain. The non-porous nature prevents bacteria, moisture, and stains from penetrating the surface, ensuring your countertops remain hygienic and beautiful with simple soap and water cleaning. This makes quartz an excellent choice for food preparation areas and homes with children.
Endless Design Possibilities and Color Options
The engineered manufacturing process gives quartz countertops virtually unlimited design versatility. Popular options include:
Contemporary whites and grays: Perfect for modern, minimalist aesthetics and timeless kitchen designs
Marble-look quartz: Captures the elegance of natural marble without the maintenance concerns
Metallic and glass inclusions: Add depth, sparkle, and unique visual interest to your surfaces
Bold colors and patterns: From deep blacks to warm earth tones, quartz offers options natural stone cannot provide
Consistent patterns: Engineered consistency means you can see exactly what your finished countertop will look like
The manufacturing process allows designers to incorporate glass particles, metallic flecks, and pigments, creating stunning visual effects and customized appearances that complement any design vision.
Quartz is The Designer's Choice
Beauty and performance without compromise.
For homeowners seeking a premium, low-maintenance solution, quartz countertops deliver the perfect combination of form and function. The material's consistency makes it easy to match slabs for large installations, waterfall edges, and seamless designs—a significant advantage for high-end residential and commercial projects.
Quartz vs. Natural Stone: The Best of Both Worlds
While natural stones like granite offer authentic earth-sourced beauty, quartz provides engineered perfection: the aesthetic appeal of stone combined with enhanced durability, stain resistance, and zero-maintenance requirements. This makes quartz an ideal choice for clients who want the look of natural stone with superior practical performance.
Formica
Formica countertops offer exceptional value with unlimited design versatility, making them ideal for budget-conscious projects without sacrificing style.
Smart, Affordable Construction
Formica laminates bond decorative layers to a sturdy core, creating reliable surfaces at a fraction of the cost of stone materials.
Design Versatility & Hundreds of colors, patterns, and finishes available:
Granite, marble, and quartz looks
Wood grain and metallic finishes
Solid colors and custom patterns
Any style from traditional to modern
Ideal Applications
Perfect for: Budget kitchen remodels, Rental properties, Laundry rooms and utility spaces, Secondary kitchens and bars,
Easy Care
Simple soap and water cleaning keeps laminate looking fresh. Use cutting boards and trivets to protect the surface and ensure longevity.
Smart Value
When budget is a priority, Formica delivers attractive, functional results that have served homes successfully for generations.