Kitchen remodeling is one of the most common renovation projects in the United States. Generally, homeowners focus on the flooring, kitchen cabinets, and the countertops. When it comes to countertops, an increasing number of people these days are installing counters made of easy-to-maintain materials—including quartz.
Quartz countertops don’t just look good. They also offer many benefits as compared to other types of kitchen countertops. Here are some of the important things that you should consider if you are thinking of giving your kitchen a new look by installing quartz countertops.
How are quartz countertops manufactured?
Quartz slabs are created in factories and are made up of around 90% pure quartz. Like granite and marble, quartz is mined from the earth. However, quartz is easy to grind down, which helps reduce shipping costs. Once in powdered form. The quartz is mixed with color pigments and polyester resins. Then molded into slabs under high heat and pressure.
The pigments give color to the quartz countertops while the resins make them non-porous and durable. In addition, various other materials may be added, such as material flecks or recycled glass to give special characteristics to the quartz countertops.
What are the benefits of choosing quartz?
Quartz countertops are available in a wide variety of designs and patterns. They resemble the natural appearance of a stone such as granite and marble, but also provide an engineered look of laminate countertops.
Quartz slabs are relatively cheaper than countertops made of natural stone. While they are more expensive than laminate. They are more rugged and durable, offering greater value on investment. Also, they are easy to install, as the long, thick slabs can be installed in one piece.
Another benefit of quartz countertops is that the resin used during the manufacturing process makes them non-porous. This makes them resistant to stains and odor-causing bacteria, mildew, and mold infestation. They do not need to be sealed from time to time while remodeling your kitchen.
In addition, being one of the hardest known minerals, quartz is highly durable and resistant to chips, dents, scratch marks, and heat.
What should you consider?
Having said that, you should keep in mind that quartz countertops can crack in case of a sudden temperature change. To avoid this outcome, you must always use a ‘hot pad’ or ‘trivet’ under hot utensils when placing them on countertops made of quartz.
Call Universal Quartzz to have us install quartz countertops in your kitchen
In conclusion, quartz countertops offer various benefits compared to natural stone and laminate countertops. They are rugged and durable and offer great value for money. That’s the reason they are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for kitchen remodeling projects.
To learn more about our selection of quartz countertops and learn about our process for installing quartz countertops in your kitchen, give Universal Quartzz a call and schedule your free, in-home estimate with one of our professional designers.
