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MaterialDurabilityMaintenanceWater Resist.Heat Resist.Price RangeLifespan
MarbleGoodHighPoorGood$$$$100+ years with proper careGuide
GraniteExcellentLowGoodExcellent$$$100+ yearsGuide
Porcelain TileExcellentLowExcellentExcellent$$50+ yearsGuide
Ceramic TileGoodLowGoodGood$20-50 yearsGuide
TravertineGoodMediumPoorGood$$$75+ yearsGuide
Quartz (Engineered Stone)ExcellentLowExcellentGood$$$25-50 yearsGuide
SlateVery GoodMediumGoodExcellent$$100+ yearsGuide
GroutVery GoodLowExcellentGood$$15-30 yearsGuide

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