Characterized by consistency, Quartz offers a minimal maintenance experience while appealing to a more modern decorator. Famous for its lighter colors and grey or beige veining, Quartz can range from sleek and bright to broody and complex.
Comprised of +90% ground Quartz and ~10% resins and polymers, Quartz is man-made. It boasts superior stain and scratch resistance.
Granite | Quartzite | Quartz | Ultra-Compact | |
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Manufactured | Natural | Natural | Engineered | Engineered |
Composition | 100% Stone | 100% Stone | 90% Ground Quartz; 10% Rasins/Polymer | Mix of Glass, Porcelain & Quartz Material |
Stain Resistance | Requires Sealing | Requires Sealing | Highly Resistant | Stain Proof |
Heat Resistance | Highly Resistant | Highly Resistant | Requires Caution | Heat Proof |
Scratch Resistance | Highly Resistant | Highly Resistant | Highly Resistant | Scratch Proof |
Chip Resistance | Requires Caution | Requires Caution | Highly Resistant | Requires Caution |
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