From durability and easy maintenance to hygiene and beauty, there are many reasons why quartz makes a great material for your kitchen countertops.
One of the most popular kitchen countertop options today, quartz is an engineered stone, combining ground quartz particles and resins. As one of the most practical countertop materials, you can expect low maintenance and high durability with this material. Plus, it doesn’t require a lot of TLC and won’t need to be sealed.
It resembles the look of granite, marble or any other natural stone, and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns. It’s a resilient countertop material that’s non-porous, easy to clean and highly resistant to stains. Let’s take a look at the top nine reasons to choose quartz for your counters:
1. Appearance
Quartz is beautiful, adding to the overall look and style of your kitchen. It comes in hundreds of color options, as well as patterns and textures. This allows you to choose the right countertop to match your existing décor perfectly.
2. Strength
Quartz is made of about 90 percent natural quartz that has been ground and mixed with binders and colorings. This mixture has several benefits, mainly an unrivaled strength. This material is comparable to natural stone, such as granite, in regards to strength, but isn’t as hard to the touch.
3. Cost
In addition to the cost, value is a top concern. Quartz happens to be reasonably priced, and it also adds a significant value to the home. In addition, it offers curb appeal – an important factor in the eyes of potential buyers when selling your home.
4. Durability
Because it is a non-porous material, quartz is extremely durable. Other materials have pores, which will absorb liquids more easily.
5. Anti-Bacterial
Quartz countertops reduce the likelihood that bacteria will be able to grow on the surface, making it ideal for food preparation.
6. Low Maintenance
A low maintenance and user-friendly countertop is always top of mind for homeowners. Quartz is easy to clean with mild soap and water, or you can use over-the-counter cleaners specifically made for quartz.
7. Colorfastness
With quartz, the color does not fade over time. And because it is manmade, quartz countertops feature a design and color that appears throughout the slab, not just on the surface.
8. Anti-Scratch Properties
Quartz does not scratch, which means you can cut food on it without worries. It is, however, recommended to use a cutting board so the counter doesn’t dull your knives.
9. Heat and Stain Resistance
Quartz is desirable because it is both heat and stain resistant. This means you can place heat, oil, wine, coffee and vinegar, as well as hot pans, on a quartz surface without harm. While quartz can hold up to the busyness of a kitchen, you should take steps to care for your quartz countertops as well as you can.
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To learn more about our quartz countertops, please contact us at 508-460-7900 or email us at info@graniteguyinc.com.