Kitchen Countertops Compared: Quartz vs Solid Surface vs Sintered Stone Kitchen countertops are one of the most used surfaces in a home. They are where homeowners prepare food, place appliances, wash items, serve drinks, clean up and handle daily kitchen tasks. A countertop needs to look good, but it also needs to handle real use. For Singapore home renovation, common countertop materials include quartz, solid surface, sintered stone, granite, marble and other compact surface