Kitchen remodeling is the most commonly undertaken remodeling project in the country year after year
. A remodeled kitchen not only improves the overall look and perceived value of your home but offers a great return on your investment as well.
There are certainly a great many options available to homeowners looking to replace their kitchen counter tops, a key element of any kitchen remodel and all the options available have their own set of pros and cons.
Quartz counter tops are a man made alternative to granite and are gaining in popularity. To create them natural quartz (just like that found in granite) is mixed with binding resins and coloring agents to produce a counter top that is resilient, practical and beautiful.
When it comes to cost and lifetime performance, there is little to choose from between granite and quartz kitchen counter tops so the decision between the two is usually a matter of design aesthetic and personal taste. Often quartz counters have a slightly more uniform appearance than granite which some people find more appealing because it makes matching the seams between counter top pieces easier. Quartz kitchen counter tops can also be found in very bright, solid shades that look great in a modern kitchen.
Taking care of quartz and granite counter tops is also not very different. The one major difference is that quartz will not need to be resealed every few years as granite has to be to remain in great shape. However, although they are indeed very tough neither material is completely indestructible. Once your new quartz counter tops have been installed the cook should still make a habit of utilizing a cutting board when preparing foods and spills should be attended to as soon as possible. However, with just this small amount of upkeep your quartz counter tops should remain beautifully practical for many years.