When looking for high quality kitchen surfaces for a remodel or new home, designers and contractors are recommending a quartz countertop to clients.
In addition to being a stylish and versatile choice, quartz counter materials generally come with a 10 or 15 year warranty. The quartz material is also low maintenance since the unique manufacturing process yields a non-porous surface that does not require sealing or special cleaners.
Quartz countertops are made much like solid surface counters, but use natural material instead of acrylics. The process begins by mixing quartz minerals with a bonding resin and pigment. This mixture is then cured in a mold using a high pressure vacuum and vibration procedure. The result is a solid, void-free slab that can be finished much like natural stone.
Quartz minerals are ideal for this process. Quartz is found in abundance on earth and it is also the fourth hardest natural mineral. These properties make quartz countertops both economical and durable and long-lasting. And because pigment is introduced during production, an almost endless variety of colors and surface textures can be created. This wide style variety allows designers to use quartz counter tops for almost any installation and kitchen style. The surface of a quartz countertop can be polished to a high sheen or more matte appearance. The color can be solid in nature or contain geometric or natural looking patterns. Edging options mirror those available for natural stone: bull nose, rounded over, square, ogee, or a marine edges are all available.
Lastly, no special installation work is necessary for installing a high quality kitchen surface made from quartz crystals. This means that most countertop installers can handle the material and the installed counters feature a continuous seam-free surface that can accommodate any type of sink or faucet. Backsplashes can be made from the same or complimentary material to complete the look. The benefits of a high quality kitchen surface made with quartz are numerous and the product compares well on just about any criteria.
