Quartz Stone Quartz Kitchen Countertops
QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
When they first came out, Quartz countertops were very “sparkly”,
very artificial-looking and lacked character, since they were
designed to look like granite, that was popular up until the late
90's early 2000's. Much has changed in terms of colors and design
and quartz now has the same elegant look as natural stones like
soapstone, marble and quartzite. Quartz is a great material for
high-traffic areas due to its natural resistance to scratches and
stains. The best quality quartz from the main manufacturers like
Caesarstone, Cambria, Zodiaq and Silestone are nonporous and
hygienic, stain- and scratch-resistant, and do not require sealing.
While natural stone slabs are mined, quartz countertops are
engineered meticulously in a factory. Quartz countertops are
approximately 94% ground quartz and combined with polyester resin,
color pigment, and occasionally recycled glass or metallic specks
for appearance.
Since the color is fabricated, the options are absolutely endless –
you can create the exact fit for your decor, whether brightly
eccentric or neutral and earthy. Quartz was once criticized for its
limited appearance, but the industry has changed. Today,
manufacturers are producing multi-colored slabs with flecks,
swirls, and random patterns that are identical to natural stone.
Whether you’re after the matte look of soapstone, texture of slate,
elegance of marble, or glassy sheen of quartzite, there’s a quartz
countertop for you
