Frequently Asked Questions About Quartz Countertops

In recent years, quartz countertops have become increasingly popular among homeowners and business owners. People love quartz because of its elegance, beauty, and durability.

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You might have thought of installing quartz countertop or looking to upgrade your home with Quartz. But you might have several questions unsolved in your mind. Isn&#;t it? So here, we come up with an article, that will cover most of your doubts.  Let&#;s begin and hope that most of your questions are answered about Quartz countertops.

Ques 1 What is a quartz slab made of? Where is it sourced from?

Ans. Quartz is made from 93% crushed quartz natural stone and 7% polymer resin cement-based binders. The cement-based binders contribute to its resistance to stains, bacteria, and mildew. With all these materials quartz gets impeccable strength and anti-stain properties. Apart from this, manufacturers can modify the patterns and colors of quartz during the production stage

Ques 2 Are quartz countertops seamless in design?

Ans The seamless quartz countertop completely depend upon the size of your kitchen and the layout of your lower cabinets. However, the Calacatta Dali Quartz from Stone Warehouse will give your space a seamless look.

Ques 3 How to clean and care for quartz countertops?

Ans Cleaning and care of quartz countertops will not take much of your time. You only need a diluted dish soap solution paired with a sponge or soft microfiber cloth. But don&#;t use abrasive scrubbers to wipe off your quartz kitchen and bathroom countertops.

Ques 4 Will quartz products vary in color?

Ans Yes, Quartz may vary in colors as they are composed of 93% natural quartz. In addition to color, quartz countertop come in a variety of patterns, sizes, shapes, and shades due to their inherent and unique properties.

Question 5: Do quartz countertops stain?

Ans The quartz surface is non-porous and very resistant to staining. Even quartz counters can resist oil, coffee, wine, juice, and many other common kitchen spills. However, it is not 100% stain resistant and is susceptible to stains from solvents, sodium hydroxide, and permanent markers.

Ques 6 Do you need to seal off quartz slabs?

Ans Quartz doesn&#;t require a sealant and it is durable and beautiful even without a sealant. Although quartz slabs are naturally anti-stain and anti-microbial, polymer resin binders greatly enhance these qualities. With these properties, there is no need for you to treat quartz slabs before installation.

Ques 7 Will you need a professional for the installation of quartz countertops?

Ans. Quartz countertops slabs are heavy and difficult to handle. So, you need professionals for installing quartz countertop. The Stone Warehouse is among the leading quartz slabs distributors that offer professional installation services.

Ques 8 Can quartz countertops resist heat?

Ans Yes, quartz countertops resist heat but they are not heatproof. When compared to Formica and laminates, engineered quartz countertops can efficiently tolerate your hot kitchen. Quartz, such as Dry Concrete, Earl Grey Quartz, and many other stones from Stone Warehouse, is the leading heat-resistant stones.

Ques 9 Where quartz slabs can be applicable inside the home?

Ans Some of the most common places at home where quartz slabs play a significant role are kitchen island, vanity tops, backsplash, coffee tables, shower or tub edges, peninsula, fireplaces, floor, and walls. You can also get some professional advice on your quartz installation from Stone Warehouse&#;s Quartz countertops suppliers or contractors.

Question 10: Is quartz more affordable than granite or marble?

Ans Quartz is generally less expensive, however, its prices also vary from location and suppliers. Although, you will see a significant price difference when you compare quartz with granite and marble. So, if you are looking for natural stones, quartz will give you the most satisfying experience at an affordable price.If you are satisfied with the questions answered and looking to renovate your space with quartz, check this blog on Select the Right Countertops for Your Lifestyle, and get an idea of which stones will likely suit your space requirements. For further information connect with Stone Warehouse, the leading quartz countertop supplier in the USA.

&#;Here is my kitchen that was built in . I wish I stumbled across your blog years ago because the thing I dislike about the kitchen the most is the busy tile! And is this tile the dreaded pinky-beige?

And my knotty alder cabinets have yellowed considerably over the years. So I&#;m pretty sure we have a major undertone problem here (and throughout my entire house most likely) We have been having sink/granite issues and therefore have to get a new sink and countertop. I plan to do cream subway tile thanks to you. What would you do for the new countertop? Thank you for your help!&#;

This is a great question that I&#;m sure will help a lot of readers!

First, your tile does look like it has pink-beige in it, along with some peach and cream thrown in as well. In all fairness, almost 10 years later, all patterned tile looks dated which is why I try and steer my dear readers away from it whenever possible!

Really, the only answer here is a solid creamy laminate countertop. Remember the rule of having only one pattern in fixed elements &#; you&#;ve already got that in your floor.

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Since this tile floor will probably be changed by the next owner (whenever that day comes), I would not replace the granite with stone countertops because then the next renovation becomes even more painful.

Take a sample of your floor tile to the store and place countertop samples down one after another, right on top of the tile until you find the one that looks the best. There might only be one or two that will work, so don&#;t stop looking until you find the one that works best.

And, of course, as you mentioned, install a cream subway tile backsplash. Make sure you eliminate the 4&#; kick when you install your new countertop.

I would show a photo of what a stained kitchen with solid cream countertops looks like, but I cannot find one. Not one without SOMETHING else busy and CREATIVE going on.

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If changing your tile is an option or you&#;re starting from scratch, here&#;s a tile (above) you could live with. It&#;s not so solid that it screams contemporary and also not blotchy like so much tile out there.

Notice the pink-beige countertops. Can you see the neutral undertone here really should have been green rather than pink? However, at least the pink-beige countertop is easier to live with because the kitchen is white (well technically, cream). But if you were to throw in a wood-stained cabinet, there would be just too much going on.

Here&#;s the next question:

&#;Last year my husband and I purchased a single family home after many years of living in a townhouse.  We love living in our house and our neighbourhood but &#;.the list of projects that need to be done is a long one.  It unfortunately includes removing many of the renovations that were done to it by the last owners. 

One of the more serious mistakes they made was in their very unfortunate choice of granite for both the kitchen and the ensuite bathroom (not sure if the photo shows this clearly but the granite looks a bit like Rhodonite with a purple cast).   They apparently &#;fell in love &#;with this granite even though it in no way relates to the tiles they also chose for these rooms (I wouldn&#;t have picked those tiles either but &#;). 

For budget reasons removing the floor tiles or completely renovating these spaces isn&#;t an option at this point so &#;.we are thinking the only viable option for dramatic improvement is countertop replacement.   We are pale quartz countertop and simple subway tile people so these rooms are a bit of hell for us. I realize that exact recommendations based on photos likely isn&#;t possible but any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. 

Cabinet white is BM Oxford White, wall colour in kitchen is BM Ranchwood and bathroom is Edgecomb Grey.&#;

Your dilemma is not an easy fix. First of all, the Oxford White cabinets are just too white to begin with, since all the other hard finishes are earthy and earthy finishes generally belong with creams, rather than blue- or true or most off-whites. To choose the correct white, my White is Complicated &#; A Decorator&#;s Guide to Choosing the Right White will give you a good short list of whites to consider.

It looks like both of your floors have a green-beige/green-gray undertone, so I would choose a solid countertop in laminate or stone to coordinate.

Here you can see that the Caesarstone countertop in the first image relates to the floor in your kitchen and ensuite bathroom.

Obviously, you&#;ll need to take any countertop samples you&#;re considering home with you and look at them in your light. Plunk them down on the floor and if they look like they should be married, you&#;ve found the right one!

Then your subway tile backsplash should be cream since the floor in your kitchen is the boss of everything.

I would probably change the countertops first and then paint the cabinets later if it&#;s not in your budget to do it all at once. For me, having finishes that relate would be an emergency!

If you&#;re reading this and you don&#;t see what I&#;m talking about with the neutral undertones, you&#;ll want to own my first eBook, How to Choose Paint Colours &#; It&#;s All in the Undertones.

Happy Monday everyone! Hope this post was helpful! xoxo Maria

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