Matte Vs Polished Quartz Worktops
Matte vs Polished Quartz Worktops
The finish you choose changes the whole feel of a quartz worktop. Here is how matte and polished compare to help you decide.
The short answer
A finish decision
Matte is soft and contemporary; polished is bright and classic.
Both are durable quartz; the choice is look, feel and style.
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Main finishes
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Choice of look and feel
Matte and polished are the two main quartz finishes, and both are the same durable quartz underneath; the difference is the surface look and feel. A polished finish is smooth and reflective, giving a bright, classic look that shows off colour and depth. A matte finish is smoother to a soft, low-sheen touch, giving a contemporary, understated look. Neither is better; it is a style decision. To explore finishes further, read quartz worktop finishes explained and whether quartz can be polished.
At a glance
polishedbright
One option
Smooth, reflective, classic and rich.
mattesoft
The other
Low-sheen, contemporary, understated.
samequartz
Underneath
Both are the same durable material.
Matte and polished quartz compared
Both are the same quartz
It is worth being clear from the start: matte and polished quartz are the same durable, non-porous engineered material underneath. The finish is about the surface treatment and the look and feel it gives, not about one being a better quality of quartz. Our FAQ on quartz worktop finishes explained covers the finishes available.
The polished finish
A polished finish is smooth and reflective. It gives a bright, classic look, catches the light, and shows off the colour, depth and any veining in the slab to full effect. It is the finish many people picture when they think of a quartz worktop.
The matte finish
A matte finish has a soft, low-sheen surface. It gives a contemporary, understated look that is less reflective and feels smooth and tactile. It suits modern kitchens and schemes where a softer look is wanted.
Everyday considerations
Both finishes are durable and easy to care for with the same routine cleaning. Some homeowners find a polished finish shows smudges and water marks a little more in bright light, while a matte finish can show them differently; in practice both wipe clean easily. Our FAQ on how to clean quartz countertops covers care.
Choosing your finish
The choice between matte and polished is a style decision: polished for a bright, classic, light-catching look, matte for a soft, contemporary, understated one. Seeing both in person is the best way to decide. Precious Marble has a Bedford showroom with both finishes. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
Same quartz underneath
The finish is surface look and feel, not quality.
Polished is bright and classic
Reflective, shows off colour and depth.
Matte is soft and contemporary
Low-sheen, understated, tactile.
It is a style decision
See both in person to choose.
To learn more, read quartz worktop finishes explained, whether quartz can be polished and how to clean quartz countertops. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
Compare matte and polished in person
Precious Marble has a Bedford showroom with both matte and polished quartz to compare. Tell us about your kitchen for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
More from the Quartz FAQs
Common questions
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