Countertops across South Jersey
Granite, Quartz & Quartzite Countertops in South Jersey
Countertops that anchor the room. Strong, sleek stone countertops fabricated and installed from design to finish for kitchens and baths across Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean County.
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Overview
Enhance your kitchen with custom stone
The four materials behave differently, and that is the first thing worth knowing. Granite is quarried stone, so every slab carries its own pattern, it handles heat better than the others, and it is porous enough that the sealer should be refreshed now and then. Quartz is ground natural quartz bound with resin, which is why it is non-porous and never needs sealing, and also why a hot pan goes on a trivet instead of straight onto the top. Marble is the softest of the four and reacts to acid, so lemon, wine and tomato sauce will dull the polish over time in a way you can see. Quartzite is quarried stone like granite, harder than granite and more scratch resistant, and it carries the kind of veining people usually go to marble for, which is why it gets asked for by name. It is porous, so it takes a seal. None of that makes one material the right answer. It makes the answer depend on how you cook.
Veining is the part people do not think about until template day. A vein runs in one direction across a slab, so where a seam falls and which way a piece is turned decides whether a long island reads as one surface or as two pieces set next to each other. On a big island, or on a full height slab backsplash that carries the counter up the wall, we lay the pieces out on the slab before anything is cut. Two slabs sawn from the same block can be opened like a book so the pattern mirrors across the joint, which is where the term book matching comes from. Those are decisions made at the stone, not on paper, so we would rather you see the actual slab at our Pleasantville showroom than choose from a sample chip.
A job runs in the same order every time. You choose the material, we template the cabinets once they are set, we fabricate, then we install. Built-up edges give the look of a thicker top without the weight of one, and waterfall edges carry the stone down the side of the island toward the floor. We work directly with homeowners and we fabricate to spec for general contractors and designers on new builds and remodels, from the island kitchens in Avalon, Margate and Ocean City to the older houses inland in Haddonfield and Cherry Hill. Estimates and consultations are free, and we measure before we price anything. Call (215) 626-1165 to get started.
Still weighing materials? We have written up what holds up in a busy kitchen, which surface asks the least of you, what tends to help at resale and what suits a bathroom vanity.
Planning new cabinets as well? Our sister company, Cabinets Direct, shares our building, so you can plan the cabinetry and the stone together in one visit.
What you will find here
Countertop store with a Pleasantville showroom
Rye Marble & Granite is a countertop store first. Our showroom at 7034 Black Horse Pike in Pleasantville is where South Jersey homeowners and general contractors compare granite, quartz, marble and quartzite samples side by side, hold edge profiles against a cabinet door and work out where the seams will fall before anything is ordered. Bring a cabinet drawing or a sketch with rough measurements, a photo of the room and a door sample or paint chip, and we will match stone to it. We fabricate and install for kitchens and baths across Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean County and the Camden and Burlington County towns inland, and estimates are free.
Materials
Granite, quartz, marble and quartzite
MaterialGranite
A natural stone with one of a kind veining and serious durability. Granite handles heat well and resists scratches, and a periodic seal keeps it looking its best. A favorite for cooks who want a surface that works as hard as they do.
MaterialQuartz
Engineered from natural quartz and resin, so it is non-porous, low maintenance and never needs sealing. Colors stay consistent across the slab, which suits a clean, modern kitchen. Wipe it down and you are done.
MaterialMarble
The classic luxury look, prized for soft veining and a bright, timeless feel. Marble is softer and more porous than granite or quartz, so it rewards a little care, and many homeowners choose it for the look alone.
MaterialQuartzite
A natural stone quarried in slabs like granite, with the soft veining people usually associate with marble. It is harder than granite and holds up well to scratching, and because it is porous it takes a seal. A good answer when you want a marble look in a kitchen that actually gets used.
Your kitchen, your way
You use your countertops every day, so they should reflect your style. The edge is where that shows up first. A built-up edge laminates a second strip of the same stone under the front so the top reads as two or three inches thick without the weight of a slab that thick, and the seam is mitered so the veining wraps the corner rather than stopping at it. A waterfall edge takes the same idea vertical and runs the stone down the side of the island to the floor, which works best when the pattern is matched across the miter so the island looks folded rather than assembled. Simpler profiles, an eased or a bullnose edge, keep the focus on the stone itself. Whatever direction you choose, we fabricate to match.
The process is easy
Replacing worn out countertops is simpler than most people expect. We meet with you to discuss your ideas and walk through your options, then we template the room itself once the cabinets are set, because a wall is rarely as square as a drawing says it is. The sink cutout, the cooktop opening and the faucet holes are cut before install day, not in your kitchen, so install day is placement, seams and sealing rather than dust. We leave the space clean and ready to use.
- Meet and discuss your needs and ideas
- Review options and find your material
- Measure and fabricate a custom slab
- Install to fit seamlessly
Why Rye Marble & Granite
Built around your project
Full service, start to finish
We coordinate design, templating, fabrication and installation as one project, so one team is accountable from your first idea to the final piece.
Homeowners and general contractors
We work directly with homeowners and partner with general contractors on new builds and remodels across the shore.
A wide range of stone
Through suppliers like Leadstone, Stone Park USA, Alleanza Quartz and Earth Stone and Tile, you have a broad selection of colors and styles to choose from.
Free estimates and consultations
We meet with you, review your options and measure before any pricing, so you know exactly what you are getting.
Good to know
Common questions
What is the difference between quartz and granite countertops?
Granite is a natural stone, so every slab has a one of a kind pattern and it stands up very well to heat. Because it is natural it is porous and should be sealed now and then. Quartz is engineered from natural quartz and resin, which makes it non-porous, very consistent in color and easy to keep clean with no sealing needed. Granite appeals to people who love natural variation, while quartz suits those who want a uniform look and low upkeep. We walk you through both in person.
Is quartz or marble better for a kitchen?
For a hard working kitchen most people are happier with quartz. It resists stains and scratches and does not react to acidic foods like lemon or wine. Marble is softer and more porous, so it can etch and stain with daily kitchen use. Marble is stunning and many homeowners still choose it for the look, but it asks for more care. We help you weigh that trade off for how you actually cook.
What is the most durable countertop material?
Quartz and granite are both excellent. Quartz is non-porous and very hard, so it shrugs off stains and scratches. Granite is extremely hard and handles heat especially well. Quartzite is harder still and resists scratching best of the four, though as a natural stone it is porous and takes a seal. Marble is the softest and needs the most care. The best choice depends on how you use your kitchen, and we are glad to talk it through.
What is the difference between quartz and quartzite?
They sound alike and they are not the same thing. Quartz is engineered, ground natural quartz bound with resin, which is why it is non-porous and never needs sealing. Quartzite is a natural stone quarried in slabs like granite, harder than granite and very resistant to scratching, with veining closer to marble. Because it is natural it is porous and should be sealed. If you want the look of marble in a kitchen that actually gets used, quartzite is usually where people land.
Does granite need to be sealed?
Yes. Because granite is a natural stone it should be sealed so it resists stains, and the sealer is refreshed from time to time. It is a quick task, not a major chore. Quartz does not need sealing at all because it is non-porous.
Can I set a hot pan on quartz or granite?
Granite handles heat very well, though a trivet is still smart to protect the sealer. Quartz can be discolored by sudden high heat because of the resin that binds it, so we recommend a trivet or hot pad with quartz. We go over care tips for whatever material you choose.
What edge styles can I choose?
Popular options include a built-up edge, which gives the look of a thicker top without the extra weight, and a waterfall edge that carries the stone down the side of the island toward the floor. We can show you samples so you can picture the finished look.
Can you match a specific color or slab I have in mind?
In most cases yes. Through our suppliers, including Leadstone, Stone Park USA, Alleanza Quartz and Earth Stone and Tile, we have access to a wide range of colors and patterns. If you have a slab or a photo in mind, bring it and we will help you find the closest match.
How long does a countertop project take?
After we template and measure, fabrication and installation usually move quickly. Timing depends on the material and the size of the job, so we give you a clear schedule once we have seen the space. We keep the process tidy and leave the kitchen ready to use.
Do you work with general contractors?
We work with both homeowners and general contractors. If you have a contractor or builder, we fabricate to spec and coordinate templating, delivery and scheduling directly with their team. If you do not, we handle the installation through our affiliated licensed contractor, so your project still runs as one job from first measurement to finished install.
Do you sell cabinets as well?
Cabinets are handled by our sister company, Cabinets Direct, a wholesale kitchen and bathroom cabinet supplier in our building on the Black Horse Pike. Many customers plan the cabinetry and the stone together in one visit, which keeps the finishes matching and the whole kitchen on one schedule.
How do I get a price?
Reach out for a free estimate. We will meet with you, review your options and measure before providing pricing tailored to your project.
Where will the seams go?
We lay the pieces out on the slab before anything is cut, so a seam lands where it is least visible and the veining carries across it. A straight run under about ten feet usually comes in one piece, an L shape gets one seam at the corner, and on a long island two slabs from the same block can be book matched so the pattern mirrors at the joint. We go over the layout with you before fabrication starts.
What happens on template day?
Once the cabinets are set, we template the room itself, because a wall is rarely as square as a drawing says it is. The template captures the real shape of the space, the sink, cooktop and faucet openings are planned from it, and the tops are fabricated to fit. Install day is then placement, seams and sealing rather than cutting in your kitchen.