Quartz kitchen countertops: how to choose, operate and care for?

In recent years, artificial stone has gained particular popularity in kitchen design. Kitchen furniture manufacturers prefer to produce countertops from this material due to its unusual structure and striking similarity to natural counterparts. People say this about a duplicate: a stone countertop or a quartz countertop. However, it will be useful to get better acquainted with this unusual material and find out whether its popularity is really justified, or whether it is better to purchase a countertop made of natural stone.

We all "test" our countertops with the most serious loads: something hot or cold is constantly put on their surface, we wash them with the most merciless chemicals, scratch and rub

Manufacturers are increasingly trying to find a decent and less expensive replacement for natural materials. And not so long ago, the most beautiful quartz or quartz agglomerate appeared on the market, which immediately won the trust of both lovers of ergonomics and those who prefer aesthetics to everything else.

The duplicate was created in order to preserve the beauty that natural stone has, and at the same time eradicate the imperfections of the original. This is the reason for the popularity of quartz. In the interior, they like to use it most for countertops.

None, even the highest quality substitutes for natural stone, can be compared with the original. Quartz, despite the popular opinion, is much lower in cost than duplicates, but in operation and in terms of external characteristics it has no equal. Many professional designers and ordinary buyers without deep knowledge of mineralogy, loudly declare that quartz slab - the most worthy material for the kitchen surface due to its unsurpassed absorbency and resistance to abrasives... The hot bottom of the cookware will not leave annoying marks on the surface of the quartz table. Such countertops are durable, immune to mechanical damage and pressure from household appliances that are constantly on them.

Cleaning quartz is not difficult: the structure of the stone is not porous, and there is no need to rub the surface with all types of sponges - you just need to walk over the entire surface with a wet cloth and it will become clean. It is advisable to avoid chlorine-containing products when cleaning not even because they are aggressive and over time spoil absolutely any, even the most wear-resistant material, but simply because chlorine vapors are poisonous, and the surface of the countertop will need to be washed many times in order to finally wash off the chemical, because after that they will touch food. All this is energy-consuming and irrational.

With regards to the color range of quartz: the palette of shades is very wide, and you can choose the perfect tone for any kitchen interior. Quartz itself is environmentally friendly and absolutely safe, which allows it to be used in any public institution, be it a hospital, school, kindergarten or restaurants.

After the obvious ergonomic advantages, the second place is occupied by aesthetic properties, which amaze even the most skeptical of buyers. A huge range of colors, which surpasses the colors of stone in nature, allows you to give free rein to the imagination while embodying even daring design variations.

To make a quartz agglomerate, you need to mix and compress quartz chips with resins in order to get a homogeneous mass. Resins make up only a couple of percent of the composition, and quartz itself - up to 98%. But the difference with a stone is obvious. Agglomerate worktop takes only the best characteristics from the original stone, excluding porosity and gaps.

But there are lots of pluses.

• Any spilled liquids and stains on such a surface are not scary.
• For many, it is important that such a countertop, unlike others made of granite or marble, does not have a radiation background.
• It is lighter in weight than natural stone, and at a lower cost.
• Colors allow to satisfy even the most selective housewives.
• Mechanical damage is almost impossible. You can cut food without using a board, put on a hot frying pan, spill paint - the absence of porosity allows you to simply wipe the surface, and it becomes like new again.
• Countertops must be repaired if damaged by chemicals or chipped.

Try to buy kitchen furniture only from trusted manufacturers in order to avoid fakes and have no doubts about the quality of the material they use. Look for local quartz manufacturers before purchasing countertops.Such plates need to be processed only in special rooms with all the necessary equipment for this.

This Israeli company has been supplying quality agglomerate countertops for 30 years. Their products contain up to 93% quartz, which makes furniture durable and durable.

More than 50 years on the market, this brand is loved for a wide range of kitchen furniture and unmatched quality of materials.

A young, but already trusted company, produces quartz furniture using Italian equipment in accordance with Russian and European standards.

Composite table top will serve you for many years without losing its original appearance and popularity, since the texture of stone is a classic in the design of kitchen accessories. Its gloss does not fade over the years, and the surface does not lose its smoothness.

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