Kitchen and Bath Shop showroom on Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, Virginia

Quartz and Granite Countertops in Fairfax, VA

Quartz, granite and ultra-compact surfaces chosen for daily kitchen life, with selection, templating, fabrication and installation running through one point of contact.

Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, Dekton and MSI on display at 9715 Fairfax Blvd., serving Fairfax City and central Fairfax County.

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On our floor

Countertop Brands on Display in Fairfax

Five brands, chosen so the range covers engineered quartz, natural stone and ultra-compact surfaces at more than one price point. Compare large-format samples side by side at 9715 Fairfax Blvd. instead of guessing from a website swatch.

Caesarstone quartz countertops at the Fairfax VA showroom

Engineered quartz

Caesarstone

One of the original names in engineered quartz, with a broad palette from quiet solids to marble-look veining. Non-porous, no sealing, easy daily care.

Cambria quartz countertops at the Fairfax VA showroom

Engineered quartz · American-made

Cambria

American-made quartz known for rich, natural-stone looks and deep veining. A frequent pick for statement islands in opened-up Fairfax kitchens.

Silestone quartz countertops at the Fairfax VA showroom

Engineered quartz

Silestone

A wide color range across quiet neutrals and bolder tones, with consistent pattern from slab to slab, so what you approve is what gets installed.

Dekton ultra-compact surfaces at the Fairfax VA showroom

Ultra-compact

Dekton

An ultra-compact surface with high resistance to heat, scratching and UV. Suits heavy-use kitchens, and can run outdoors on a grill island or outdoor kitchen.

MSI quartz and granite countertops at the Fairfax VA showroom

Quartz · granite · value

MSI

Quartz and natural granite across a broad price range, which is how a from-$9,900 kitchen package still gets a real quartz counter.

Countertop sample displays at the Kitchen and Bath Shop showroom on Fairfax Blvd

See them side by side

All Five, One Floor

Put a Cambria vein next to a Silestone neutral under the same light, and check both against the cabinet door you chose. Mon to Sat, no appointment needed.

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The material question

Quartz, Granite or Ultra-Compact: Which Countertop Fits Your Kitchen?

The honest answer depends on how you cook, how much maintenance you will actually do, and the look you want. Here is the short version we walk through at the showroom.

Quartz (engineered)Granite (natural)Ultra-compact (Dekton)
LookConsistent pattern, from quiet solids to marble-look veiningOne-of-a-kind natural veining, no two slabs alikeModern, from stone looks to industrial matte finishes
MaintenanceNon-porous, no sealing, soap and waterPorous, needs periodic resealingVery low, no sealing
Heat and wearDurable for daily use, trivets recommended for hot pansStrong heat tolerance, can chip at edgesHigh resistance to heat, scratching and UV
Where it shinesBusy family kitchens and vanities, low-maintenance livingHomeowners who want natural stone characterHeavy-use kitchens and outdoor installations
Our brandsCaesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, MSI QMSI granite and natural stoneDekton

Most Fairfax kitchens we build go with quartz for the maintenance-free daily life; granite and Dekton win when character or extreme durability leads the brief.

From Sample to Installed Counter

1

Selection

Compare brands and colors at the showroom against your cabinet door, and get the material priced in your written, itemized quote.

2

Templating

We template the counters precisely on site, confirming overhangs, seam locations, sink cutouts and the edge profile you chose.

3

Fabrication

The slab is fabricated to your template, and we coordinate the schedule so fabrication and installation line up with the rest of the project.

4

Installation

Installation usually takes a day: counters set and leveled, sink mounted, seams finished, and the faucet ready for hookup.

Two common projects

Counter Replacement and Vanity Tops

Countertop Replacement

New counters on your existing cabinets, when the boxes are level and sound. A new sink and faucet typically go in during the same visit, and the whole change lands in days, not weeks. We confirm the cabinets can take the new material during the free in-home measure.

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Bathroom Vanity Tops

Quartz vanity tops from the same five brands, paired against our vanity cabinet lines on the showroom floor. Because quartz is non-porous and needs no sealing, it holds up well to daily bathroom use.

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Local reality

Counters for the Kitchens Fairfax Homes Actually Have

Islands that anchor an open plan

When a closed 1970s kitchen in Mantua or Kings Park West opens to the family room, the island counter becomes the most visible surface in the house. Seam planning, overhang support and slab layout get decided at templating, not discovered at install.

Counter and cabinet, chosen together

A counter picked in isolation often fights the cabinet finish. Our cabinet displays and countertop samples share one floor, so you check the pairing under the same light before either is ordered.

Level cabinets first

Decades-old cabinet runs in 1960s to 1980s homes are rarely dead level. Before a replacement counter is ordered, we check the boxes during the free in-home measure and tell you honestly whether they can take the new material.

One accountable team

Selection, templating, fabrication coordination and installation run through one point of contact. If anything is off, you call one number, not a fabricator, a plumber and a store blaming each other.

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Compare Countertop Samples at Our Fairfax Showroom

Colors read differently on a screen, and veining only makes sense at real scale. Put the samples next to each other, check them against your cabinet door under showroom light and daylight, and for natural stone we arrange slab viewing so you approve the exact piece that goes in your kitchen.

  • Showroom9715 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031
  • (703) 794-5261Call us now
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  • Mon to Sat9:00 AM to 6:00 PM · Closed Sunday
Good to know

Countertop Questions From Fairfax Homeowners

Which countertop brands do you carry in Fairfax?
Five brands are on display at our showroom at 9715 Fairfax Blvd.: Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, Dekton and MSI. Together they cover engineered quartz, granite and natural stone, and ultra-compact surfaces.
Quartz or granite: which countertop is better for a kitchen?
Quartz is non-porous, needs no sealing and keeps a consistent pattern, which makes it the low-maintenance choice most Fairfax kitchens go with. Granite is natural stone with one-of-a-kind veining and strong heat tolerance, but it needs periodic sealing. We put both in your hands at the showroom and price both in your quote so you can decide with the facts.
What is an ultra-compact surface like Dekton?
Ultra-compact surfaces are made by compressing raw materials under extreme heat and pressure, producing a very dense surface with high resistance to heat, scratching and UV. They suit heavy-use kitchens and can also run outdoors, for example on a grill island or outdoor kitchen.
How much do new countertops cost in Fairfax?
Countertop cost depends on the material, the brand and color, the square footage, the edge profile and the number of cutouts, so we price it as part of a written, itemized quote after templating. Quartz counters are included in our kitchen packages starting at $9,900.
Do you replace countertops without redoing the whole kitchen?
Yes. Countertop replacement on existing cabinets is a common project, as long as the cabinet boxes are level and sound, which we confirm during the free in-home measure. New sink and faucet installation is typically part of the same visit.
How long does countertop replacement take?
After you approve the design, we template the counters precisely, the slab is fabricated to that template, and installation itself usually takes a day. Your designer confirms current fabrication lead times for the material you choose before you order.
Do quartz countertops need sealing?
No. Quartz is non-porous, so it never needs sealing and wipes clean with soap and water. Granite is porous and should be resealed periodically, which is a simple task we explain at handover.
Can I see full slabs before choosing?
You can compare large-format samples of every brand at our showroom at 9715 Fairfax Blvd., open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and for natural stone we arrange slab viewing so you approve the exact veining that goes in your kitchen.

Pick the Right Counter with the Facts in Hand

Free in-home measure. Materials compared side by side at the showroom. Written, itemized pricing. Serving Fairfax City and central Fairfax County, everything within about 12 miles of our showroom.