Quartz engineered stone is as durable as granite and is non porous. Quartz does not harbor bacteria requires no sealing. It’s texture does not allow bacteria to grow.
Quartz is a much stronger material than marble. Quartz is rated a 7 on the Mohs scale and marble is rated 3.
Quartz countertops are man made utilizing natural materials from quartz crystals which is one of the hardest materials found in the earth and and is resistant to staining. It is widely used for residential and commercial projects on shower walls, wall cladding, bathroom countertops and kitchen countertops.
Quartz has a similar look to natural granite or marble but is not susceptible to staining as marble.
Quartz engineered stone is a great alternative to marble because it will not stain or etch and will offer you a contemporary look with very little maintenance.
Custom quartz slabs are typically available in 2cm and 3cm thicknesses with textures of polished and suede.
Quartz engineered stone countertops are not designed to be utilized for outdoor application because the dyes in the resin will fade and turn yellow with exposure to the sun. However, Caesarstone has a new outdoor collection that is designed for outdoor applications.
The color selections that are available are clear skies 406, empire black, palm shade 515, black tempal, midday 405, piatto black and oxidian.
The outdoor collection is suited for commercial and residential countertop applications.
This ground breaking product is highly durable, easy to clean and is stain resistant. Caesarstones outdooor collection has proven to withstand the outside elements of rain, snow and sun and are available in a polished finished or textured finish. The textured finish has the tactile feel of stone with warmth to the grain and is pleasing to the touch.
Custom quartz engineered stone slabs are typically available in slab dimensions of 55″ x 120″ or 63″ x 128″ or larger depending on the manufacturer.
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