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Quartzite · Vancouver, BC

Taj Mahal Quartzite in Vancouver

Vancouver designers pair Taj Mahal with marine-grade sealing — BC humidity demands twice-yearly maintenance on lighter quartzites near open kitchens.

$130–$240 CAD/sq ftInstalled

Sourcing Taj Mahal Quartzite in Vancouver

BC pricing runs ~15% above Toronto on imported Brazilian quartzite due to port and inland freight.

Popular finishes: polished, leathered

Local Taj Mahal Quartzite installs

North Van mountain home — leathered Taj Mahal kitchen + soapstone fireplace

Kitsilano reno — Taj Mahal waterfall island with brass hardware

Taj Mahal Quartzite — Vancouver

Expect $130–$240 CAD/sq ft installed — premium over Ontario due to freight and lower yard competition on the North Shore.
Humidity accelerates sealer breakdown — specify penetrating sealers and reapply every 6–12 months in Kitsilano and West Van projects.
Leathered hides water marks in wet climates; polished maximizes gold veining for showcase kitchens in Shaughnessy estates.
Kitchen islands, feature walls, and powder rooms — avoid exterior horizontal use in heavy rain zones without breathable sealers.
Richmond and Burnaby slab yards stock Brazilian lots; North Shore buyers often cross to Vancouver distributors for exotic inventory.