Quartz Vanity top and Countertops for Kitchen Non Absorbent China
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In your eagerness to install a countertop in your kitchen or bath,
you have narrowed it down to two materials: quartz vs. granite
(natural stone). If big project like hotel vanitytops need more
study and comparison.
This is not an easy decision, because the distinction between the
two materials isn't apparent. After all, quartz and granite are
each loudly touted by the manufacturers as being purely natural,
straight from the Earth, hard as stone.
Here's a comparison of the two products on 5 key points, with a
summary recommendation at the end.
1. Which One Is More "Natural"?
Both countertop materials are overwhelmingly made of natural
product, but one comes out slightly ahead:
Granite: 100% natural. Slab granite counters are literally sliced
from quarries, cut to size, and honed down until they are smooth.
Quartz: 97% natural. Prominent quartz countertop maker Caesarstone
notes that 93% natural quartz aggregates are mixed with the
remaining 7% of color pigments and polymer resins. The resins bind
the particles together.
2. Cost
No bargains with either product. If you want to save money, go
elsewhere--laminate being your best bet. Prices of quartz and
granite countertops continually shift because both are sourced
overseas. All of these products are container shipped across
oceans, and this is dependent on petroleum prices.
Granite: Slab granite can start around $40 per square foot, but
prices exponentially rise from there.
Quartz: From $47 to $53 per square foot, installed. Cost of a
typical quartz counter installation, and a cut-out made for a
double-bowl sink, will be about $1,500 to $2,081.
3. Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that has been linked to lung cancer.
Radon can be found in granite and quartz. Radon in countertops is a
contentious issue. Homeowners have little to fear about radon in
counters, as it appears to have been an overwrought media scare
that began around 2008.
Granite: The magazine Consumer Reports indicates that a scientist
found "almost no radon" coming from the granite.
Quartz: The same publication found "very little" radon in
engineered stones.
4. Maintenance
Stone, whether natural or engineered, seems like it should be
maintenance-free. Not so. Both materials require maintenance, with
granite requiring more than quartz:
Quartz: Quartz does not need initial or continued sealing.
Granite: Granite needs to be sealed upon installation, and then
again on a regular basis.
5. Durability
Quartz: Quartz stone has the flaws engineered out. You will not
find invisible striations just waiting to crack open some day, as
you will find with slab granite. Due to the presence of the resins,
quartz counters are less prone to staining.
Granite: Natural slab granite, for all its beauty, has flaws and
imperfections that homeowners either love, accept, or hate. Granite
stains if subjected to red wine.
Recommendation:
Quartz. This material is designed especially for rigorous kitchen
conditions. Also, it uses waste materials rather than quarrying new
materials.
Testing data of our quartz stone slab for vanitytop
| Density | 2350kg/m3 |
| Moh’s hardness (polished): | 6-8 |
| Abrasion resistance(polished) | 51 |
| Specular Gloss (60℃) | 42.5 |
| Absorption by weight | <0.05% |
| Flexural strength | Dry condition: 35.8Mpa; Wet condition: 38.0Mpa |
| Compressive strength: | Dry condition: 199Mpa; Wet condition: 192Mpa |
| Abrasion resistance of unglazed tiles (polished) | 39mm3 |
| Linear thermal expansion coefficient | 35x10-6/℃ |
| Radioactivity | Class A
|
Pros: Extremely hard and durable; glossy sheen; non-porous and
stain-and-crack resistant; does not require sealing or resealing;
wide range of colors; easy to clean with mild soap, water, and a
soft cloth.
Cons: Generally more expensive than basic granites; not as heat
tolerant as granite; seams are inevitable for large countertop
designs
FAQ
1, What dimensions of your Quartz slabs?
Two standard sizes: 126''x63''(3200x1600mm) and 118''
x55''(3000x1400mm). Thickness usually 20/30mm.
2,Can you make the colors and patterns that the customers provide?
Yes, we can, but we need the color samples.
3,How many production lines do you have? What is your Capacity?
We have 8 lines and daily output 4000sqm.
4,Where is your facory?
Foshan,Guangdong province.
5,Is the Quartz fit for outdoor usage?
No, we don't suggest outdoor application though the quality is very
good.
6,What is the warranty?
8 years.
