Custom Kitchen Countertops in Montréal

Choosing a countertop is one of the few kitchen decisions you live with up close, every meal and every spill, for years. It is also where a lot of homeowners get stuck, because the three materials people ask us about most (quartz, quartzite, and granite) all look great in a showroom and behave very differently at home. This guide compares them honestly, with real Montréal prices, so you can match the surface to how you actually cook. At Limakdéco, we fabricate and install kitchen countertops across Montréal and Saint-Laurent, and we will tell you when the cheaper option is the smarter one.

Quartz: the low-maintenance favourite

Quartz is engineered, a blend of crushed natural quartz and resin, which is why the colour and pattern stay consistent from one slab to the next. It is non-porous, so it needs no sealing, wipes clean, and shrugs off everyday acids like lemon and wine. The trade-off is heat and sun: a hot pan straight from the burner can scorch it, and strong direct sunlight can fade some colours over the years. For most Montréal kitchens, that is a non-issue. We work with quartz from HanStone Quartz, LG Hausys Viatera, and Radianz, all of which hold up well to a busy family kitchen. Expect roughly $80 to $180 per square foot, installed.

Quartzite: natural stone with a marble look

Quartzite is a natural stone, formed from sandstone under heat and pressure, and it is genuinely hard, often harder than granite. It gives you the soft veining and pale, marble-like surface many people love, without marble’s fragility. Some slabs need occasional sealing, and because it is natural, every slab is one of a kind, so you choose the actual piece. Taj Mahal is the quartzite our clients ask for most. We wrote a full guide to Taj Mahal quartzite countertops if you want the detail. Plan on roughly $90 to $220 per square foot, installed, since rarer slabs cost more.

Granite: the classic that ages well

Granite has been a kitchen standard for decades, and for good reason. It is hard, heat resistant, and each slab carries its own movement and mineral flecks, which suits homeowners who want something clearly natural rather than uniform. It does need resealing now and then to stay stain resistant, usually about once a year depending on the stone and how hard you use it. Granite often comes in a little under quartzite, around $70 to $180 per square foot installed, which makes it strong value for a natural surface.

Kitchen countertops in Montréal: quartz vs quartzite vs granite

Heat tolerance is the difference people overlook most, so the table below puts it next to price. We added porcelain as well, a newer surface a few of our clients ask about, especially when they want very low maintenance.

Material	Heat resistance	Hot pan safe	Best for	Price (installed, CAD/sq ft)
Granite	Up to about 1,200°F (649°C)	Yes	Maximum heat resistance and natural character	$70–$180
Quartzite	Up to about 1,000°F (538°C)	Yes	Durability with a marble-like look	$90–$220
Porcelain	Very high, over 1,000°F (538°C)	Yes	Modern design, very low maintenance, indoor or outdoor	$60–$120
Quartz	Around 300°F (149°C)	No	Easy maintenance and consistent colour	$80–$180

How we fabricate and install your countertop

Once your cabinets are set, we template the counters, which means measuring the real space rather than the drawings, because the two are rarely identical in an older Montréal home. The slab is then cut and polished off-site, the edges profiled to your choice, and the cutouts made for the sink and cooktop. Installation is usually a single day for an average kitchen. If you are planning the cabinets at the same time, our guide to custom kitchen cabinets in Montréal covers how the two fit together, and our kitchen installation guide walks through the full timeline.

Why homeowners choose Limakdéco

We are a design studio led by four women, Sogol, Sepideh, Shadieh, and Ayda, and we handle the whole countertop from selection to the final seam. That continuity is part of why we hold a 5.0 rating across 41 Google reviews. We serve Saint-Laurent, Hampstead, Westmount, Town of Mount Royal, Côte-Saint-Luc, Outremont, and Laval. We help you pick the actual slab in person, not just from a small sample chip.

Frequently asked questions

Quartz vs quartzite vs granite: which is best?

There is no single winner. Quartz is the easiest to live with and never needs sealing. Quartzite gives you a natural, marble-like look with more strength. Granite is the most affordable natural stone. The right choice depends on whether low maintenance, natural character, or price matters most to you.

How much do kitchen countertops cost in Montréal?

As a rough guide for 2026, installed prices run about $80 to $180 per square foot for quartz, $90 to $220 for quartzite, and $70 to $180 for granite. Your final number depends on slab grade, edge profile, cutouts, and how many seams the layout needs.

Do you fabricate and install, or just one?

Both. We template, fabricate, and install the countertop ourselves, and we coordinate it with your cabinets so everything lines up and the timeline holds.

Ready to choose your countertop?

Tell us about your kitchen and we will help you compare materials and send a written quote. We reply within 48 hours.