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Which countertop adds the most value?

Which countertop adds the most value?

Remodeling your kitchen is one of the best ways to add value to your home. While granite has been quite popular as a luxury countertop since the seventies, quartz countertops have been…
What is the most popular countertop?

What is the most popular countertop?

These days, quartz countertops are the most popular countertops. What made them so popular? A few things. Because they are made up of about 90% mineral chips and 10% resins or polymers,…
How do I get the shine back on my quartz countertop?

How do I get the shine back on my quartz countertop?

Thankfully, quality quartz countertops are durable, low maintenance, and scratch and stain resistant. With a few best practices, your countertops should always have a brilliant shine. Quartz’s non-porous nature allows for easy…
Why does my quartz countertop smell?

Why does my quartz countertop smell?

In general, quality quartz countertops should have no smell. The stone quartz chips they are made of are odorless, and once heat treated, the resins and polymers in it will be odorless…
Can you put hot pans on quartz?

Can you put hot pans on quartz?

In short, you can but it’s not always a great idea. To understand better why it’s important to know a bit about quartz countertops. Quartz is comprised of around 90% quartz minerals…
What should you not use on quartz countertops?

What should you not use on quartz countertops?

The good news is that quartz countertops are generally easy to clean and keep pristine. Thanks to their non-porous surface, they are naturally resistant to easy staining. Yet their finish may become…
What are the negatives of quartz countertops?

What are the negatives of quartz countertops?

Depending on your tastes and situation, quartz countertops have a handful of cons. Generally, the drawbacks have to do with: price, functionality, difficulty of installation, and appearance. First, the price tag can…
What are solid surface countertops?
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What are solid surface countertops?

It’s important not to confuse solid surface countertops with stone countertops. Solid surface countertops are not stone countertops. Solid surface countertops are made with resin, acrylic, pigments, and mineral dust…as such, they…