If you’re looking for kitchen or bathroom countertops that are durable and nice to look at, look into quartz countertops. Often referred to as Engineered Quartz, this style of countertop is a practical alternative to natural stones like granite and marble. Granite and marble are not only costly but also, they require ongoing maintenance and are susceptible to cracking, chips and other imperfections. In short, they are not ideal materials for a house in which small children live. Quartz, on the other hand, is.

Engineered quartz is composed mostly of stone, but mixed in with the stone aggregates is a polyester resin. The mixture is pressed into slabs and put through an intense vibration/vacuum/pressure process. Once the process is complete, out pops a dense, non-porous, ready-to-go product. Unlike natural stones, it doesn’t need to be sealed, as the polyester resin efficiently seals it off from the inside out.

Quartz countertops come in a variety of colors and styles. If you want to create a cohesive style throughout your home but don’t want to stick with the same color and pattern in every room, shop quartz. The look and feel are the same, yet you can change it up a bit throughout the bathrooms and kitchen by using earth-toned quartz in one room and bright white in another. While different patterns are available, quartz is designed to be consistent throughout its appearance, allowing for a more controlled blend of texture and color that you cannot get with more natural stones.

The best aspects about quartz countertops are those that cannot be achieved by granite or marble. For instance, granite is porous and prone to bacteria buildup, and marble is soft and susceptible to even the slightest impacts. Neither of these stones is ideal for a kitchen, where you prep food, or a bathroom, where microbes are rampant. Quartz offers an excellent and affordable alternative in that it is both durable and hygiene friendly. source: affordablegranitect.com

For experienced Rochester Hills Quartz Countertop Installers, please call Q Stone, Inc at (248) 760-6161 for a free quote!