Having a hard time finding the right kitchen countertops? Why do so many people choose quartz stone?  

Check out these 4 tips for choosing right quartz kitchen countertops.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Quartz Countertops

Quartz stone, it is Sio2 synthesized by new technology of artificial stone, the variety of colors, with natural stone texture and luster. Quartz stone is a kind of non radioactive pollution, reusable, and green building new indoor decoration materials, so it is widely used to countertops, vanity top, feature wall, dining table, coffee table, windowsill door, etc..



Quartz countertop bright surface is the result of many complex polishing treatments, even after a long time of use, the surface is as bright as new surface. Historycountertops quartz stone surface has high hardness, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and other characteristics, for example that use of knife shovel tool, the surface will not be scratched.



Quartz Countertops Advantages

1: Some material used for cabinet will be easily scratched, and the quartz will be not, by vacuum compression, quartz stone hardness up to Mohs 6-7, we all know that the highest hardness is ten, so the quartz stone is not easily scratched. And the raw material of quartz stone is the material with high melting point, so the quartz can resist high temperature.



2: Quartz stone is mainly based on the quartz sand (Silicon dioxide), and mineral pigments, it is not easy to change color and fade. Quartz counter top flexibility is high, will not be easily broken. Daily maintenance is very simple and convenient, just with the general cleaning agent can be done.



3: Many people will choose the decoration materials carefully, like wood will consider whether there is formaldehyde, and for the natural stone is worried about whether there is radiation pollution exists, quartz stone countertop one of the most prominent advantages is safe and non-toxic, it is the environmentally friendly stone, We selected quartz sand must be through 4 process purification to ensure that there is not any impurities will cause radiation pollution, people can safely use it.






The Drawback for Quartz Stone

Kitchen Quartz countertop comes with a few drawbacks, the primary issue with quartz for the Mohs Hardness up to 6-7, so the hardness resulted in quartz stone hard machining defects. And it is not easy to repair it. The others have excellent performance but the price is a little higher.

About Historycountertops

1: We have more than 100 colors, 5 series quartz surfacing that can be utilized for your bathroom vanities, bath walls, back splashes and countertops.

2: All our quartz products are guaranteed to stand the test of time, we are NSF, CE, SGS certified.

3: Capability of supplying unique and original products, enhance the competition to win your market.

4: Customization welcome.

Consistency quality, an excellent price, worktops lasts longer advantages.

If some meet you interest, contact us we can talk more.
 

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