The Affordable Stone Countertop Material That Looks So High-End

When you're ready to install new countertops, you have a variety of brands and materials to pick from. If you're considering installing quartz countertops, things to know include that it is a non-porous material that offers many colors and pleasing designs.

Quartz countertops can be cheaper than granite on average, although the two are very close in installed price, with quartz found in a range of $80 to $180 per square foot installed. For its price, quartz has a look and composition that delivers a luxury, high-end feel. If you want a style that generally delivers the best prices without sacrificing the luxurious feel, consider Super White Quartz. Many manufacturers only use this name to describe a material with no veins or other colors in it, creating an all-white design that delivers a striking appearance. Because it doesn't have color variations to choose from, there's no need for special orders or concerns over limited quantities. Many suppliers have it in stock, meaning they may give customers a good deal on cost, knowing you could easily price check at other suppliers. Other types of quartz countertops have a seemingly unlimited number of colors and patterns, making it tougher to find the exact same design at more than one supplier for an accurate price comparison.

White is a popular choice for a countertop color because it complements many different kitchen styles. No matter what other colors you're using in the cabinets or other areas of the kitchen, white fits in nicely and allows those other design colors to stand out. It's worth noting that even though quartz is highly durable, you will need to take some proactive measures to keep the Super White Quartz looking its best.

In a Consumer Reports ranking of the top countertop materials in 2025, quartz topped the list, ranking especially high in heat and abrasion resistance. It is an engineered stone that delivers benefits like durability, high-end aesthetics, and fewer maintenance requirements than other materials. It doesn't have natural imperfections, which contributes to its high-end feel and look. It's considered a high-end design that provides elegance. It works equally well in residential kitchens and luxury architectural designs.

Super White Quartz typically refers to an all-white material. Many brands using this name have either no or almost invisible specks, but some countertop sellers also use this name for products that have light gray veins that allow them to almost resemble marble. If you want an all-white product to gain a high-end look, take the time to make sure the seller isn't using this name to sell a product with veining. Several other product names offer similar colors and features to Super White Quartz, including Pure White, Calico White, Crystal White, and Iced White.

One important consideration is that Super White Quartz is not the same as Super White Quartzite. Quartzite is found naturally and used as a slab of stone for countertops. Quartz is an engineered, man-made option that can be made to look like any other type of stone. Quartz crystals can be found in quartzite. Typically, quartz is a more affordable material for countertops than quartzite.