Need to Knows About Quartz

Quartz

What is Quartz? As some may love the looks and the design of countertops, it is also important to know what your countertop is made up of. This comes into handy in choosing the perfect countertop later and depending on your life style or room use for that countertop. Quartz is a magmatic rock. A lot of people do not know this but quartz is actually a man-made countertop that is mostly made up of quartz dust (90-95%) and molded together with resin (5-10%).

Do I Need to Seal My Quartz Countertops? With the composition of a quartz countertop being made up of 90-95% quartz there is basically not much maintenance you are going to have to do with these countertops. It is a good idea to take basic care of the countertop though which consists of protecting it from direct sunlight and cleaning up any oil spills immediately. Quartz is a beautiful countertop that is great for not having to worry to much about the maintenance side of countertops while having an extraordinary look to the countertop.

But How Much Does It Cost? Quartz does not have as big of an average price range gap as granite does but instead it tends to stay between the $60-$100+ range per square foot including installation. During the Manufacturing process, quartz is usually easier to cut but sometimes it is not and these minor steps in the process can affect the cost at the end of the sell.

What Styles of Quartz Can I Get?