Quartz Countertops

The Simple Truth of Quartz Countertops

Quartz Countertops are here to stay. Developed over 60 years ago, this man-made (or engineered) stone has gone through quite the alterations, both visually & structurally. Today’s Quartz offer a wide array of patterns, colors and sizes, with similar physical properties among reputable brand/manufacturers.

What are Quartz Countertops Made of?

Quartz Countertops are a stone powder & resin blend, heated and compressed to form tiles & large format slabs. The standard size for Quartz Countertop (large format) slabs are 126″ long, by 63″ wide, with a thickness of 3cm (1.1811″)

Physical Attributes of Quartz Countertops

Quartz Countertops are a man-made stone. The resulting powder & resin combination make it (structurally) strong & tight. This enables the following benefits:

  • Stain Resistant
  • Scratch Resistant
  • Bacteria Resistant
  • Crack Resistant
  • Chip Resistant
  • Acid Resistant