4 Architect Joinery offers a full range of services from design to manufacture and installation of any type of furniture required for a kitchen interior. Our team of professionals install kitchen units, worktops, sinks and faucets, as well as other kitchen furniture.
In this article, we want to tell you about Quartz – one of the most-loved work surface materials of all! As one of the available finishes is similar to marble, you can have a marble-like look but with much more practicality.
Quartz is a man-made composite, which means it’s not natural stone, but instead a mixture of various materials. Made from about 90% natural quartz crystals mixed with a small percentage of binders. It is referred to as both ‘quartz composite’ and ‘engineered stone’, this material is very tough and engineered to create incredibly durable, practical surfaces which is perfect for daily kitchen use.
You can choose from a large range of colors, patterns, and finishes. Some are designed to mimic natural stone like marble or granite, and you can choose between a honed or polished finish as you can with natural stone. As the color runs through the material, any scratches can be sanded out. In the unlikely event of the composite surface getting scratched, chipped, or stained it can often be repaired by a specialist.
Unlike natural stone surfaces such as marble and granite, the quartz surfaces are non-porous, therefore making it resistant to stains. This makes them the most hygienic countertops available on the market as bacteria or mold cannot build up within the stone. It requires minimum maintenance as there is no need to seal the surfaces.
The quartz surface comes in an extra-large format slab, allowing for greater consistency in design over large spaces such as kitchen worktops. But on the downside the seams on engineered stone countertops are sometimes noticeable, similar to granite countertops, but this isn’t a deal breaker for most people.
Finally, quartz is not as resistant to heat as granite, glass, or concrete. So should be used with caution with hot pots and pans in the kitchen. For a contemporary, upscale look with very low maintenance, quartz countertops are definitely worth considering.
Get in touch with the 4Architect Joinery team if you want to chat about any of the ideas for your future kitchen.
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