Quartz Counter Tops

Posted by - September 17, 2011 - Uncategorized - 1 Comment

The best countertops to bring the décor of your kitchen together are quartz countertops. These countertops have tons of style and flair and blend in with any style kitchen.

Similar to granite countertops quartz countertops are durable and excellent to use in the kitchen. Manufactured quartz has the appearance of granite. The texture is more even without the natural grains that granite has.

There are many benefits to using natural stone as there are with quartz, which far outweigh the benefits of Formica and Corian. Quartz countertops are also easier to use with preparing food over granite countertops.

Quartz countertops have the same great qualities of laminate and natural stone. Quartz is used on many home remodeling jobs especially the last few years. The market for natural and quartz has increased in popularity dramatically. Granite is one of the most popular choices for interior designers and architects.

There is a small percentage of quartz countertops that are made of natural quartz, which has been cut from monolithic stone from stone quarries. A large percentage of quartz countertops that are sold today have been manufactured from a combination of mostly crushed quartz and polymers. These materials produce countertops that are mostly scratch proof and very easy to care for. This process also produces a wide variety of colors ranging from a translucent white to a sandy brown and of course monolithic black.

Homeowners love the wide range of colors and styles and many kitchens that have open floor plans have countertops with vivid colors and compliment the décor of the rest of the home. When renovating kitchens, interior designers follow the natural flow of the home making it very easy to decorate.

Some of the benefits of using quartz for countertops includes the durability of quartz whether its stone or manufactured. Quartz can also be installed as tiles or monolithic slabs and used in shower stalls. Some of the other benefits are the beautiful designer colors that are available and the various custom edges that can be made. When being installed quartz does not have to be sealed unlike granite countertops. Instead of preparing the surface for hardware, faucets can be directly placed on the quartz counter.

If you love to cook and live in your kitchen, you will love the fact that you can place hot pots and pans directly onto a quartz countertop with the fear of melting or discoloring the surface. Quartz is not a breeding ground for bacteria because there are no seams or porous surfaces for bacteria to accumulate. These countertops are virtually indestructible and most manufacturers have warranties.

If you are considering having quartz countertops installed in your kitchen, visit your local home improvement center to see the wide variety of styles, colors, and designs that are available. To find home improvement centers or home remodeling centers in your local area, all you need to do is search online. You can also check out home remodeling websites and check out their video and tutorials on how quartz countertops are made and installed.

One comment

  • granite countertops in dallas says:

    Hey Countertopsbydesign,
    I just stumbled across this and, Tiles made from Granite as just as easy to install as your typical ceramic tiles, but the edges are different. Installing a solid counter top comprised of granite tiles can cost less than $30 for each square foot if done correctly. This includes all the materials you will need, or approximately the same cost were you to have a plastic laminate counter top installed by a professional. Granite tiles generally come in 12-inch square formats that come in a wide variety of selections for less than $20 each. Premium selections can, however, cost upwards of $50 per tile.
    I’ll be back to read more next time

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