The time has vanished when there were very
few people aware of quartz worktops. However, today, this status seems to
change a lot. Over the last 50 years, the material has developed a strong
reputation being a high-end surface material. Let’s get to know more about
quartz.
Quartz is primary regarded as a hard,
man-made countertop material mainly used in kitchens and bathrooms. It is an
agglomerate of stone-alike materials bound with resins and pressed into sheets.
It outperforms natural stone due to its zero needs of sealing. Its resins are the sealant. It encompasses
few imperfections because its manufacture is controlled. Marquee brand names
include Caesarstone, Cambria, and Silestone. Closest rival is a material called
solid surface, as both employ stone-like materials.Not to be confused with
laminate, a material mainly composed of wood.
Even if you are not aware of quartz as a name
for this material, you may be acquainted with its more straightforward
name: engineered stone counters. Quartz worktops
can be found in both homes and offices. These countertops are 93% stone-like
materials and 7% binders that are either plastic-like or cement-based.
The astounding looks of quartz worktops make
it an awesome choice for users. Contrary to laminate, quartz features a deep,
almost three-dimensional appearance, similar to natural stone. Quartz is very
hard and makes for an excellent work surface. It is mostly composed of minerals
(contrasted with solid surface counters which are about 33% inorganic binding
resins and 66% organic minerals).
Laminate in no way other quartz in this area, because of laminate's wood
base layer, which gives it a hollow feeling.
