Though a fairly new option for stone countertops, quartz offers a variety of benefits lacking in other hard stone options. Quartz countertops are made from the natural stone ground up and mixed with a small portion of binding resin. In this way, they are a great mixture of natural stone with the durability and cost of a synthetic.
When it comes to maintenance, durability, and cost, there are no beating quartz countertops.
Durability
Quartz countertops are some of the most durable countertop material on the market and is by far the most durable stone material available, surpassing granite on the hardness scale by quite a margin. In their highest grade, they are almost impossible to crack or chip once they are properly installed. Quartz countertops are also heat and cold-resistant, so it’s great for enthusiastic cooks who need to set pots and pans down on the surface of their counters.
Since quartz countertops are so durable and non-absorbent, they also don’t stain easily and are scratch-resistant. Not only that, most quartz countertops come with a longer warranty because they so rarely have any issues.
Easy To Clean and Maintain
Quartz countertops are non-porous and non-absorbent and because of this, they are extremely easy to clean and maintain, unlike granite which has to be treated with special cleansers daily. Just wipe down quartz countertops with any household cleaner or soap and hot water! Because it’s non-porous it also is naturally antibacterial and one of the cleanest countertop materials you can use. Unlike granite that has to be sealed every 1-3 years, quartz does not have to be regularly treated at all. It’s super low maintenance.
It’s Cost-Effective
The cost of quartz is less than any other natural stone because it’s 5% resin and therefore considered synthetic despite being 95% natural stone. Despite being more durable, and easy to maintain it’s also significantly cheaper than other high-end countertop materials like granite and marble. And since quartz needs little to no maintenance and is easy to repair it’s extremely cost-effective long term.
Quartz Fits into Any Style
Since quartz is able to come in a wider range of colors than other countertop materials it fits into a wider range of kitchen styles. Quartz is also very uniform and has an even, consistent color without veins or blemishes. The versatility of quartz is one of the most appealing materials used by designers. Quartz also has the unique ability to be styled to look like other popular materials like granite and marble. It also can be cast with a large variety of edges to fit any style without causing new stone slabs to be cut. The style of edges can be fitted into even tighter corners because they are cast, not cut.
Quartz is the Right Choice
When it comes to style, durability, maintenance, and everyday care and cost, it’s clear that the best choice is quartz countertops. Not only are they a good investment, but they will also look fantastic for years to come.
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Texas Granite Group has more than 20 years of experience in fabricating and installing gorgeous stone countertops. We offer hundreds of slabs like no other in granite, quartz, marble, and quartzite countertops. Our goal has always been to the be the best in our industry with the highest quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Call us or visit our countertop store and see why we are a #1 choice in Texas for all your countertop and kitchen renovation needs! Free Design Consultations.