We've had Antiqued Cambrian Black for 10 years now and still very happy. We are not good about remembering to re-seal it and it really doesn't matter...maybe looks a little more dull when we go a long time without, but doesn't bother us at all. It has not stained. It has held up great. This granite is made up of little chunks and we had two little chips happen along counter's edge, pretty early on in having it (one in front of sink...maybe got dinged by a big pot?) and the other you can't see but can feel a rough spot. But no big whoop (though certainly not perfect). I think our edge was called "flat polished" and we had just a slight curve on the corners...going for a bit of a vintage look - nothing fancy. Only downsides, I would say are that it definitely sucks light out of the room to have a black top and that it is so good at hiding stuff, you might not see the tiny sugar ants that have set up a march on your counter, or the wayward crumbs. Overall, we have loved it and would pick it again. This choice was EXACTLY what we were looking for in terms of a black countertop that isn't shiny and has some vintage charm (almost like lab counters).

You need to borrow the samples and look at them all together in your bathroom and light. Leave a hefty deposit if they aren't the type of shop that lends samples. For difficult shops I will ask for an hour or two for the loaner, and make sure to return at the exact time I promised. I've had so many samples look perfect in the tile shop and then look terrible in the actual space.

@joseph_corlett I am a bit confused about Enigma. I have read your comments and their website, but not clear on from a practical standpoint how it might differ from what is thought of as regular quartz, like Cambria, etc. does Enigma require a separate edge to be applied, similar to Dekton? appreciate your insight and knowledge is it porcelain?

K W-I do think it’s a good idea to wait until install if deciding to do a backsplash that is not the Cambria. I was reading that people were having such a difficult time matching something up that I just decided to make it easy for me since I loved the countertop already. I am glad this kitchen remodel is almost done. I just had stove installed and still waiting for my freezer column. My flooring is on backorder until Nov. Best wishes to you. I’m sure it will be beautiful 😀