Mont Blanc Quartzite vs Mont Blanc Sintered Stone: The Look Without the Sealing
Reviewed by Team Asetica · Sydney · Perth · Melbourne · October 2026
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Asetica sells sintered stone slabs only to stonemasons, cabinet makers and builders. Asetica's Mont Blanc sintered stone gives you the Mont Blanc look, a creamy white with delicate grey veining, on a non-porous benchtop that never needs sealing, but it is not quartzite. Natural Mont Blanc is a quarried stone with one-off veining, and like most natural stone it is usually sealed. Mont Blanc sintered stone is a man-made surface that resists heat, scratches, stains and UV. As a guide it starts from about $1,020 per 12 mm slab (Designer range, including GST). That is an indicative slab-only price, and your stonemason quotes the finished benchtop.
- Mont Blanc sintered stone is the Mont Blanc look, not natural quartzite.
- It never needs sealing and resists heat, scratches, stains and UV.
- Natural Mont Blanc has genuine one-off veining, but it is usually sealed, and stones sold under the quartzite name vary in hardness, so test an offcut for etching.
- Indicative price: from about $1,020 per 12 mm slab or $1,250 per 20 mm slab (Designer range, including GST). Your stonemason quotes the job.
- See it with up to 3 free samples, sent the next business day (NSW, VIC and WA), or at a showroom.
What is Mont Blanc quartzite?
Mont Blanc is a trade name for a natural stone with a white to soft grey ground and gentle grey veining, usually sold as a quartzite. Like any natural stone, every slab is different, which is a large part of its appeal. The word quartzite is used loosely in the stone trade. True quartzite is a hard, quartz-rich stone, but some stones sold as quartzite are softer and behave more like marble, including etching from acids. Ask the supplier of any natural Mont Blanc slab how the stone is classified and what sealer they recommend, and ask your stonemason to test an offcut with lemon juice before you commit.
What is Mont Blanc sintered stone?
Mont Blanc is a colour in Asetica's Designer range of sintered stone. It has a creamy base with delicate grey veining and a matte finish, and comes in 3200 x 1600 mm slabs in 12 mm and 20 mm. Sintered stone is a man-made surface in the large-format porcelain family, made from minerals fired at high temperature with no resin. It is non-porous, so it never needs sealing, and it resists heat, scratches, stains and UV. It is backed by a 25-year Asetica warranty.
Natural slabs sold as Mont Blanc vary from cool white to warmer tones, and ours has a creamy base. Put a sample next to the natural slab you like before you decide.
How does Mont Blanc quartzite compare with Mont Blanc sintered stone?
| Natural Mont Blanc | Mont Blanc sintered stone | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Natural quarried stone | Man-made sintered stone, no resin |
| Look | White to soft grey with gentle veining; varies by slab | Creamy base with delicate grey veining |
| Slab to slab | One-off; choose your slab in person | Consistent; easier to match across a big kitchen |
| Sealing | Usually sealed, then resealed over time | Never needed |
| Food acids (lemon, vinegar) | Depends on the stone; softer slabs can etch | Resists acids, no etching |
| Stains | Sealing slows absorption | Non-porous; resists stains |
| Scratches | Depends on the hardness of the stone | Resists scratches |
| Edges | Stone runs right through | Pattern sits on the face, so edges are usually mitred |
| Slab size | Varies by supplier | 3200 x 1600 mm, 12 mm or 20 mm |
| Price | Priced per slab by the stone supplier | From about $1,020 (12 mm) or $1,250 (20 mm) per slab, including GST, indicative |
| Warranty | Depends on the supplier | 25-year Asetica warranty |
General guide only. Natural stone behaviour varies by stone and finish, so ask the supplier of any natural slab about sealing and etching.
Upkeep, heat and stains: what changes day to day?
The biggest difference is maintenance. A natural stone benchtop is usually sealed when it is installed and resealed over time, and spills such as red wine, oil or lemon juice should be wiped up promptly. If your Mont Blanc slab is one of the softer stones sold as quartzite, acids can leave dull etch marks that sealing does not prevent. Mont Blanc sintered stone has nothing to seal: everyday care is mild soap and water, and it resists heat and stains.
Sintered stone has its own trade-offs. It is relatively brittle, so an edge can chip under a hard knock and chips are difficult to repair invisibly. Cutting it needs diamond tooling, so use a stonemason experienced with sintered stone. Its pattern is consistent rather than one-off, so it won't have the depth of a hand-picked natural slab.
How much does Mont Blanc sintered stone cost?
Mont Blanc is in the Designer range. As a guide, slabs start from about $1,020 per 12 mm slab (3200 x 1600 mm, including GST), roughly $200 per square metre of slab, and from about $1,250 per 20 mm slab. 20 mm slabs are available on request and minimum quantities apply. These are indicative, slab-only guide prices, not quotes, and they can change with stock. Installed, porcelain and sintered stone benchtops from Melbourne fabricators typically run about $1,500 to $1,600 per square metre, or about $5,000 to $6,500 for a standard kitchen. That is indicative only, and your stonemason gives the final price. See the sintered stone price guide for every range.
Homeowner? Asetica supplies slabs through stonemasons, so we can't quote you directly. Choose your colours, then ask your stonemason for a full quote. They can obtain sharper trade rates than the guide prices in this article. Need a stonemason? Ask us for a referral
Which other quartzite looks are similar?
- Super Taj (full body, 20 mm only): a soft white with fine pale grey veining. The pattern runs right through the slab, so cut and mitred edges match the face, which suits waterfall islands. Full-body colours are not covered by the guide prices; see full body sintered stone.
- Quartzite sintered stone (Classic): a classic quartzite look with rich depth.
- Taj Mahal (Designer): a warmer cream base with soft gold veining.
- Taj Mahal Royal (Designer, 12 mm only): soft ivory-beige with gold veining, matte in NSW and WA and polished in VIC.
For how quartzite and sintered stone compare in general, read quartzite vs sintered stone benchtops.
Which should you choose?
- Natural Mont Blanc if you want a genuine, one-off slab, you are happy to seal it, and the stone has passed an etch test on an offcut.
- Mont Blanc sintered stone if you want a creamy white look with delicate grey veining, no sealing and a consistent pattern across every slab.
- Super Taj if you want a similar quiet white look with the pattern running right through a 20 mm slab for mitred or waterfall edges.
How do I see Mont Blanc in person?
- Order samples. Choose up to 3 free samples from the sintered stone collection, sent the next business day to NSW, VIC and WA addresses.
- See full slabs. Visit our showrooms in Sydney (Padstow, bookings only), Melbourne (South Yarra) and Perth (Home Base Subiaco). Not every colour is stocked in every state, so check Mont Blanc with us before you travel.
- Take your plans to your stonemason. They can open an Asetica trade account for current trade pricing and quote your job in full.
- No stonemason yet? Contact us and we can refer you to stonemasons who work with Asetica slabs.
Stonemasons, cabinet makers and builders: call 1300 161 388 or contact us for the current trade price list.
Comparing colours? Order up to 3 free samples, sent the next business day, to see each look at home. Samples are available to NSW, VIC and WA addresses. Choose your samples
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Mont Blanc look benchtop that never needs sealing?
Yes. Asetica's Mont Blanc sintered stone has a creamy base with delicate grey veining and is non-porous, so it never needs sealing. It is the Mont Blanc look, not natural quartzite.
Is Mont Blanc sintered stone real quartzite?
No. Mont Blanc sintered stone is a man-made surface in the large-format porcelain family, made from minerals fired at high temperature with no resin. The name describes the look, not the material.
Does Mont Blanc quartzite need sealing?
Natural Mont Blanc is usually sealed to resist staining, then resealed over time. Ask the supplier of your slab which sealer they recommend and how often to reapply it.
Is Mont Blanc a quartzite or a marble?
Natural Mont Blanc is usually sold as a quartzite, but the quartzite name is used loosely and stones vary in hardness, so ask the supplier how the slab is classified and test an offcut for etching. Asetica's Mont Blanc is neither: it is sintered stone.
How much does Mont Blanc sintered stone cost?
As a guide, Mont Blanc starts from about $1,020 per 12 mm slab and about $1,250 per 20 mm slab (Designer range, 3200 x 1600 mm, including GST). These are indicative slab-only prices; your stonemason quotes the finished benchtop.
Can I get free samples of Mont Blanc?
Yes. You can order up to 3 free samples, sent the next business day to NSW, VIC and WA addresses, or see full slabs at an Asetica showroom.
More guides from Asetica:
- Quartzite vs Sintered Stone Benchtops: Which Is Better?
- Taj Mahal Sintered Stone: Performance, Cost and Why It Outlasts Quartzite
- How Much Does Sintered Stone Cost in Australia?
Asetica Surfaces is a trade wholesaler supplying sintered stone slabs to stonemasons, cabinet makers, builders, architects and designers across Sydney, Perth and Melbourne. Asetica does not cut, install or quote direct to homeowners; your chosen stonemason does. Prices in this guide are indicative only and are reviewed against Asetica's current price list. See the range at our Perth (Home Base Subiaco) and Melbourne (South Yarra) showrooms, or book a visit to Sydney (Padstow). Call 1300 161 388.
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