All About Quartz: Why It's Best for You
For several years quartz countertops were considered an alternative to granite, but over the past 10-years, the pendulum has swung in the other direction as quartz countertops have grown in popularity. One of the hardest materials in the world, more long-lasting and durable than granite, quartz is an undeniable choice for kitchen countertops. How It’s Made Quartz countertops are engineered stone countertops formed by combining 90-93% of ground stone waste from quarries, or recycled industrial waste, that can include fragments of granite, quartz, marble, natural stone, ceramic, or glass. This is blended with 7-10% resins, polymers, cement-based binders, and pigments to form a hard granite-like surface. The look of the final product depends on how coarsely or finely the quartz is ground. Finely ground quartz creates a smoother finish, while coarsely ground quartz creates a more flecked appearance. Pros and Cons So, what are the pros and cons of quartzite...