Why Choose Quartz Kitchen Worktops Instead Of Natural Stone?
One drawback is that it can be a very expensive choice for most kitchens
. Also when using Natural stone you will find it porous. This means that your it will need regular sealing to avoid the countertops getting stained.
Granite worktops will require extra support due to its weight and if you ever want to extend your kitchen or replace a piece you would find it very difficult to get a good match, so if using granite make sure you have planned your kitchen design for the foreseeable future.
Another option would be a quartz kitchen worktop. It is equally as strong as natural granite and made of 93% quartz, which is also the natural mineral that gives Granite it's hardness. The remaining 7% is a safe but strong glue which binds the quartz crystals together.
The benefit of quartz is that it is very low maintenance as it avoids the regular sealing to stop the stains and damage. Quartz is made with thermal epoxy and is heat and scratch resistant, this takes away the worry of hot spillages staining your worktops, being heat resistant this means it can be used in places other than the kitchen such as fire surrounds.
For people with health issues or small children, quartz makes a fantastic choice to avoid contact with harmful bacteria. All quartz worktops are non porous and so avoid the growth of bacteria. Many manufacturers put in more additives to avoid bacterial growth, other types of worktops such as wood allow bacteria to go deep into its surface which allows it to breed, this cannot happen with quartz as bacteria has nowhere to go. This makes quartz kitchen worktops a good investment for the future and avoids the future development of bacteria.
Quartz is very modern and chic and there are many types and designs readily available to match your desired decor. Quartz worktops can transform kitchen areas to include a bit of glamour as well as value to your home. Quartz provides the perfect mixture of both form and function.
Quartz Worktops certainly are a fast evolving and popular choice when it comes to choosing a solid kitchen work surface for your home.