Using the wrong material for your kitchen worktops can ruin the entire vibe of the kitchen design, believe it or not. What this means is that you have to put a lot of effort into determining what surface is the best for what your kitchen is trying to convey through its design. Not everyone will benefit from the same solutions and that’s why every kitchen is personal. So what’s your kitchen all about?
Are you looking for a hardwood solution? Or maybe you’re more of a laminated type. Or maybe, just maybe, quartz will work great for your particular kitchen. If you don’t know much about quartz it’s ok, we are going to cover some of the top reasons why you would want quartz worktop in your kitchen but also what might stop you from finding that idea appealing.
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All about quartz – what to expect and what isn’t that great
For those that aren’t even very sure about what quartz is, it’s an alternative to granite and other natural stone worktop materials. There are reasons why you wouldn’t want granite in your kitchen and quartz could be a better solution. It’s tempered with by the human hand and with enhancements such as adding resin, multiple benefits surface for you to enjoy in your kitchen.
What’s so great about quartz for worktops?
Quartz is an exceptionally hard-wearing material which will get you through whatever you need.
- Quartz is a surface material that can be very easily cleaned which is always wonderful, since you don’t have to put in a lot of effort in cleaning it after you put in effort preparing meals on it.
- Just like its granite cousin, quartz brings the great advantage of being antibacterial, meaning that you will have a far stronger sanitary solution and will have to worry less about bacteria and contaminations in the kitchen workspace.
- Granite doesn’t match quartz’s ability to provide a range of available colors which makes for a more versatile material since it can be matches with a lot more color schemes and themes for kitchens.
What to watch out for when considering quartz
As mentioned, there are many benefits that come with using quartz but those benefits come with a price, literally. If you’re looking to invest in quartz you have to be ready to invest considerably as it can be an expensive material.
Many might think that since it’s not granite, they can get away with a cheaper price but the truth is that it’s still a stone material and the fact that it goes through a more thorough refinement process also adds to the final price. On top of that, it still has the weight of stone, meaning that it can get quite heavy.
