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Quartz Stone Countertops Guide – 4 Points To Pay Attention
At present, 80% of the customized cabinets on the market will use quartz stone as a countertop. However, the quartz stone market is slightly confused, there are many categories, and the quality is uneven.
Inferior quartz stone is not only easy to crack, deform, and fade, but also has the risk of excessive heavy metals! So how do you distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of quartz stone?
What Is Quartz Stone?
Quartz stone is a kind of artificial stone, its production process is first to crush natural quartz to sand, and then purify (the process removes metal impurities, to avoid radioactive products).
After the raw materials are mixed, the quartz stone crystal (90%–94%), resin (6%) and trace pigment materials are pressed by isomeric polymerization technology under specific conditions, and then polished by more than 30 processes, and finally finished.
Quartz Stone Countertops Price
Quartz stone as a representative of green stone, the price is naturally expensive.
The top brand can be 2000–3000 dollars/per meter, the regular brand is 200–1000 dollars per meter, and the quartz stone products that are less than 100 dollars per meter should be avoided.
In addition, the thickness of quartz stone countertops on the market has 1.2cm, 2cm and other specifications, and it is recommended to choose 2cm from the perspective of durability and safety.
Performance Of Quartz Stone Countertops
Quartz stone has wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, not easy to penetrate, strong anti-fouling, no radiation, non-toxic, and other characteristics.
Quartz stone, whose Mohs hardness reached 7.5 degrees (marble 3 degrees, granite 6.5 degrees, diamond 10 degrees), can prevent iron and other scratching in some ways.
The surface is dense and non-porous, the structure is anti-corrosion and anti-fouling like glass, the water absorption rate is only 0.02%, and acid and alkali substances such as coffee, oil and sauce cannot penetrate into it.
Quartz is a natural stone crystalline mineral, belongs to one of the inorganic materials, in the production process and, after purification, basically eliminates harmful substances. In addition, after pressing and polishing quartz stone, the surface is dense and non-porous, making it difficult to hide dirt, so it is safer.
Quartz Stone Discrimination Method
1. Appearance
Good quartz stone surfaces feel smooth and soft, and the internal quartz content with high energy reached 94%. The inferior quartz stone feels a bit like plastic, the internal resin content is high, the wear resistance is poor, and it will change color and become thinner in a few years.
2. Odor
High-quality quartz stone itself has no odor or a light odor; if the selected quartz stone has an unusually pungent odor, choose carefully.
3. Scratch
Resistance, quartz stone With a Mohs hardness of up to 7.5 degrees, it can prevent iron scratching.
For this feature, we can use a key or a sharp knife to scratch on the quartz stone surface, If the scratch is white, it is mostly inferior products, if it is black, you can buy it with peace of mind.
4. Thickness
We can look at the cross-section of the stone when selecting, the wider the cross-section, the better the quality.
Good quartz stone thickness is generally 1.5 to 2.0 cm, while poor quality quartz stone is usually only 1 to 1.3 cm. The thinner the thickness, the less load-bearing it is.
5. Water Absorption
High-quality quartz stone surfaces are dense and non-porous, so water absorption is poor.
We can sprinkle some water on the surface of the table and then rest for a few hours, if the surface is not permeable and white, it means that the water absorption rate of the material is relatively low, which shows that the density of quartz stone is relatively high.
6. Fire-Resistant
High-quality quartz stone can withstand heat below 300 ° C.
So we can use a lighter or a stove to burn the stone and see if it has any burn marks or smells. Poor-quality quartz stone will have an unpleasant smell and even be burned; high-quality quartz stone basically has no reaction.
7. Acid and Alkali
We can use some white vinegar or alkali water sprinkled on the table for a few minutes, and then observe whether the surface reacts.
Generally speaking, there will be bubbles on the surface of poor quality quartz stone, which is the performance of low quartz content, and the probability of cracking and deformation in future use is very high.
8. Stain resistant
Good quartz stone is usually easy to clean, even if the tough dirt can be easily cleaned.
Poor quality quartz stone surface finish is not high, quartz content is relatively low, stains are easy to penetrate into the stone interior, and it is difficult to clean.
Maintenance Of Quartz Stone Countertops
Quartz stone has excellent performance, but it does not mean that it can be used wantonly, reasonable use and maintenance can maximize the service life of the countertops.
First of all, do not put high temperature items directly on the quartz stone surface for a long time. Such as the baking pan, hot pot just taken out from the oven or stove, etc., at high temperatures, there is a certain chance of causing damage to the quartz stone, It is recommended to place a heat pad on the quartz stone countertop.
Secondly, do not use the quartz countertop as a cutting board, and be sure to use the cutting board when cutting vegetables. Although the quartz stone is solid and durable, the accumulated cutting will still leave scratches on the countertop.
Be sure to clean it up in time after use, do not leave water stains on the countertop. Because the water contains a lot of bleach and scale, long-term no cleaning will make the countertop’s color change or fade, giving it an ugly appearance.
Finally, avoid direct contact with strong acids, strong alkalis, and other chemical products. Although quartz stone has a high density and is resistant to acid and alkali, long-term contact with acid and alkali substances will cause damage to the countertop and affect its service life.
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About Horizon
Horizon stands out as a leading manufacturer of artificial quartz slabs in China, proudly operating our own factory. We specialize in supplying top-quality quartz slabs to esteemed brand-owners, wholesalers, distributors, and fabricators worldwide. With our robust export capabilities, we consistently ship around 8,000 containers annually to over 50 countries, solidifying our position as a trusted global supplier.
Our products includes quartz calacatta, carrara, fine grain & diamond, pure colors, unique patterns.
Thickness: 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 20 mm, 30 mm
Standard Size: 3200x1600mm(126×63 inch)
Smallest Size: 2800x1400mm(110.2×55.1 inch)
Biggest Size: 3500x2000mm(137.8×78.4 inch)
Surface: Polished
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