What is Quartz Stone?
Quartz is a tough, hard, crystalline mineral found in abundant in earth crust and is composed of silica. It is one of the hardest components of natural granite. Quartz is found in almost all metamorphic, acid igneous and sedimentary rocks. It is highly resistant to weathering effects and mostly tends to concentrate in sandstones and many detrital rocks. The aggregates crystals are used to create beautiful surfaces and countertops that is highly resistant to scratch, durable and long lasting.
What Is a Quartz Countertop?
Quartz countertops are a kind of engineered stone countertops and slabs which is made by mixing the natural quartz to some ratio and other ground-up particles of stones with plastic resins and other recycled materials.
In most quartz countertops only 10% materials is not stone, rather polymeric or cement based binders are used. 90% is granite, marble, recycled ceramic, silica, glass and mirror chips which gives it a strong hold and durability. Actual quartz is used in some ratio and sometimes even more. This gives a beautiful look of finished stone to the countertop surface specially when mixed with other binders and recycled materials likely glass chips.
The reason why a Quartz Stone countertops are called engineered stone or Compound Stone in some places; is the way its created using different aggregates and binders. The popularity of engineered stone is increasing due to its unique look, colors and appeal. Beside the way its crafted makes it the most durable material to be used as countertops and solid surface for homes, offices and other constructive purposes and moreover interiors.
Though quartz countertops includes more or less quantities of actual quartz and are made including other materials and aggregates, yet it is the most wanted stone that makes the interior looks magnificent and ravishing.
Quartz Countertops manufacturing process:
Pulverized natural stone aggregates are blended and then mixed with polymers and other stones (granite, marble), recycled materials like glass and mirrors etc. After creating a good mixture that requires techniques and effort, next air is removed and the mixture is heated and shaped into slabs. This process gives it hardness and appearance of natural stone and makes it more reliable and durable to be able to use in different surfaces.
What are the advantages of Quartz Stone Surface?
Hardness and durability is the sign of Opaly Quartz. It’s highly resistant to scratches, knocks and wear and tear, also resists stains due to its low porosity feature. Beside its nonporous element prevents germs, bacteria and mildews. It offers wide range of colors and textures and well suited for al styles and interiors.
Where can engineered stone be used?
Quartz Stone countertops and slabs have lots of versatility in terms of its design and applications. From kitchen countertops, kitchen islands, slabs, garden and corridor benches, bar countertops, pool area islands, peninsulas to bathroom slabs and vanities, beautiful shower walls, bath area and bath tub surrounds and more. Also in offices and corporate rooms table tops are using Quartz Stone for long lasting and sleek finish. Modern furniture, consoles, table tops, wall coverings, window sills, and thresholds are also using Quartz Stone countertops and slabs.
Commercial Organization and places, like hospitals, health care units, hotels, restaurants, malls, offices and showrooms are also seem to be using this amazing quartz stone countertops and slabs in their vicinity. More likely interior designers and architects install Quartz Stone countertops in reception areas, desktops, conference tables and credenzas, lobby area, interior walls, food preparation areas in commercial kitchens, laboratories countertops and slabs and inlays too. They all prefer Quartz Stone application and consider it more user friendly and reliable product to use.
How do I care for Quartz Stone Countertops?
It’s very simple and easy to care for Quartz Stone Countertops. One only needs soap and water with any soft cloth to dry. For more information on maintenance Opaly team can guide and support.
How is Quartz Stone Countertops installed?
Quartz Stone countertops are very easy to be installed in your desired area. Either indoor or outdoor; just need the right size and measurement to prepare this engineered stone countertops and the fabricator or installers can fit in using the proper binders and chemicals as per need.
Does Quartz Stone needs to be sealed?
Unlike natural stone products, Opaly Quartz has a non-porous surface and you don’t need any sealing now or after usage.
Can hot plates and pans be placed directly on HanStone Quartz?
Is Quartz Stone consistent in color?
Quartz Stones Countertops are available in different colors. In fact, quartz stone countertops colors are more consistent than natural stone like, marble or granite. Also more variation in color, shade, pattern, shape and size are possible traits of Opaly Quartz Stone. Moreover, the random addition of different aggregates and particles used in countertops is only possible in engineered stone making. This mixing of recycled material not only gives it durability but can be designed in different colors as needed and the crystalline finish surface that pops out due to the usage of crushed mirrors chips and glass chips makes it more beautiful and unique.
Quartz Stone preference over Natural Stone
Opaly Quartz Stone is trusted for over decades for its finish, durability and lasting value that it offers to its clients. Our clients prefer engineered stone over natural due to it quality and durability, beautiful finish and magnificent appearance. State of art quality with its dedicated manufacturing capability, Opaly has been crafting the most beautiful countertops that has now become part of every interior; either home or office. Join us in this creative journey of craftsmanship and skills to develop your dream countertops and slabs that makes your home and offices a master piece of its own where you can cherish your memories for life time.
