Quartz worktops

Quartz is a very good material for making countertops in the kitchen, in the bathroom, bar counters, sinks and many more things. Worktops made of natural quartz are not found, mainly for household purposes using artificial stone, which is a combination of quartz and polyester resin. In addition, in the production of this material, different color pigments are used to impart different tones and shades to the products. The resulting stone is very strong, because the resin in it is only 3%, the color pigments are 2%, the remaining 95% is natural quartz. So artificial it is difficult to name. The resulting material is even harder than granite.

Advantages of countertop made of artificial quartz

Products made of quartz have many advantages, here are just the main ones:

1. Quartz has anti-shock properties, the falling of a heavy thing will not cause damage to the countertop.
2. The quartz kitchen countertop will be very convenient to use, because it can not be scratched with a knife.
3. In the quartz stone there are not even the smallest and smallest pores and cracks, which makes it possible to exclude the possibility of multiplication of various bacteria and dirt.
4. Kitchen countertops made of quartz are completely insensitive to temperature changes, as well as to the effects of hot. It is very convenient in the process of cooking, because you can put a hot kettle or pot on the work surface, without fear for the appearance of the countertop.
5. Due to the absence of pores and microcracks, the surface of quartz is easy to wash with water or conventional detergents, except for those that contain chlorine. In addition, it does not absorb moisture, which continues the life of its operation.
6. The quartz table top is not radioactive, like products made from some types of natural stone. This material is absolutely non-toxic, the proof of which is its use in various medical institutions and places of public catering.
7. Quartz can not be influenced by external chemical factors.

Color scheme of countertops made of artificial quartz

Due to its manufacturing technology, quartz products can look very different. There is a very wide palette of color solutions. In addition, the quartz pattern can contain a lot of impregnations, which also gives the products a unique look.

A variety of shades of quartz stone is directly related to the process of its production. The fact is that the pre-prepared crumb of natural quartz is mixed with color pigments. And it is at this stage that it becomes clear what color and shade the material will be at the output. After this, the resulting mixture is combined with a polyester resin, which provides artificial stone with high strength and excellent functionality.

Quartz countertops are offered in the market a lot. It can be products of black, dark blue, red, different shades of brown, beige and gray colors. White quartz countertops are popular, which give the room a light, light and elegance. Looking at them, you never say that they have such strength and strength.

The versatility of the possible pattern of the countertops is striking. This can be a light dot blotches, and a full-fledged drawing. Looking at the quartz countertop, you will never say that it is smooth. From a distance it may seem that it consists of many pebbles that create a bizarre mosaic. Looks such tabletops are simply amazing.