IS QUARTZ COUNTERTOP PRACTICAL?
The kitchen is an area that occupies ahuge part of our time we spend at home. As such, we want our kitchen countertops to meet our expectations. In this article, we are going to examine why quartz countertops should be preferred in kitchens and whether quartz is the right material for kitchen countertops. Kitchen countertops are products need to be designed with care, from their functioning to the quality of the material due to their excessive use. Among the many materials (concrete, granite, marble, wood, acrylic, laminate, etc.), it is not surprising that quartz is the most preferred kitchen countertop material with its ease of use and unique wide colour and design options.
The quartz countertop is made up of combining 93% natural quartz and minerals with chemical resins and pigments. Quartz machines produced with advanced technology are shaped by human intelligence and creativity in the production process. Quartz, which is design-friendly with its models and offers a wide range of measurements and sizes, is often used in various application areas of interior architecture. It has almost unlimited colouring (bright whites, cold greys, warm creams, rich blacks) and is able to imitate all the materials in nature, from simple patterns to complex patterns: granite, soapstone, textured slate, marble...
To suit any home décor style, quartz countertops are perfectly matched pieces for retro, industrial or modern kitchens. Their honed, sandblasted, or embossed surfaces are ideal materials for your disorganized or busy kitchens thanks to their easy-to-shape countertop edges and corners. If you are looking for a mature piece for your kitchen, you can opt for a quartz countertop with a sharpened or more matte finish. In addition, mild and light-coloured quartz countertops are going to reflect light, making your kitchen look more spacious and neutral. No matter what colour, pattern, coating you choose, you are going to be pleased with the stunning physical properties of the quartz countertop.
Quartz, unlike natural stone in that it is processed, is homogeneous and has uniform colours, patterns. And this makes it easier to match quartz, tiles, and boards during laying. The fact that it is composed of the hardest minerals in the world adds durability to the quartz, while the resin binders in its content make quartz meters non-porous. Like granite or marble, it does not scratch, break, and stain easily. Its lack of bacteria or mould that causes unpleasant odours and stains makes it one of the best antimicrobial materials. Unlike natural stone and wood, you can easily clean your quartz countertop, which does not need to be sealed, with the help of soap and water without requiring maintenance and restore them to their great appearance. You can safely use it in cooking, smoothing out scratches with the help of lacquer or epoxy, even if there are slight scratches on the surface. You can use your quartz countertop with peace of mind in your home for many years with its durability owing to its more affordable and favourable square meter price and non-deteriorating materials in its content, which is more affordable and favoured than those who use granite and especially porcelain countertops.
Interior Architect Elif Demir | elf.demiirr
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