Quartz

Our Installed Price range
$45.00 to $100.00 Sq/Ft
Engineered stone quartz surfacing is made from approximately 95% natural quartz and 5% polymer resins (by weight). Testing has shown that they retain much of the toughness of quartz but display increased ductility due to the resin, improving impact resistance. Countertops are custom made and more scratch resistant as well as less porous than natural quartz surfaces, and don't need to be sealed like other stone surfaces. Thicknesses may be 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1¼ inch or 1½ inch. Brands include Hanstone, NaturaStone, Silestone, Q, Caesarstone, Technistone, Cambria, and Zodiaq.
The Good | The Not So Good |
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Strong & durable | Manufacturers do not warrant against heat scorching |
Heat resistant up to 450 degrees | |
Scratch resistant | Surface can scratch over time |
Damage is repairable | Suerface stains difficult to remove |
Non Porous | Sharp corners can chip |
Stain Resistant | Â |