Engineered stone is currently the most popular, practical and durable material used for fabricating modern kitchen bench tops and bathroom vanity tops, by far. It has four times the flexural strength of granite, has extremely high stain, chip and crack resistance, and is non porous, so it does not absorb liquids. Cleaning your bench requires minimal effort, especially when using the appropriate  cleaning products. A wide range of luxury colors are available to choose from, and samples are readily available. The quality of this type of stone surface is impeccable, with no natural imperfections as is the case with granite and marble. Engineered stone consists of 93% quartz and 7% polymer resin, and all the different brands available on the market comes with a 10 year limited warranty.