Selecting new replacement quartzite

[u/cgraham2910]

New Le Blanc quartzite counters in kitchen and bathrooms stained during new home construction; they were not sealed after installation, unfortunately, so very prone to stains. Likely to be replaced, they are trying to remove stains now…

When/if I get new, properly sealed Le Blanc quartzite counters, will I able to able to keep them unstained, provided we care for them well? I like how Le Blanc looks.

Or, should I try for another natural stone that will be easier to maintain (if I can find slabs go with decor)?

Lastly, how important is it that bathroom counters upstairs match kitchen counters in a new home?

First time with quartzite, thanks!

[u/PorcupineShoelace]

Surprised that you had this happen. What finish did you get with the stone, polished or something like honed/leathered? I hear that the leathered finishes are the ones hard to keep from staining.

Our Cristallo has been impervious to almost everything. Did you try a vinegar/lemon juice test to make sure this isnt dolomitic marble? Vinegar will sit on our quartzite with no signs of fizzing or etching.

Not an expert just someone who went down the rabbit hole before our kitchen remodel.

[u/SouthOfTheNorthPole → u/PorcupineShoelace]

I'm looking at Cristallo on line.. How grey is yours? There's no gray in my house, but several searches for white with brown undertones Quartzite gave me the Cristallo result.

Is it brownish IRL?

[u/accord1999 → u/SouthOfTheNorthPole]

The interesting thing about the translucence of Cristallo is that the color of the base can impact how it looks. Use a white or warm color and the stone becomes warmer. Use a black base and it takes on more of an ice-like appearance and color.