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Quartz details to confirm before you order
Ask for the exact product name, thickness, finish, and care guide. Engineered surface formulations vary, so a fixed quartz percentage should not be assumed to describe every product.
Compare the full slab and the finished edge, especially for printed designs or bold veining. Review seam placement and backsplash plans before fabrication.
Get a project-specific estimate and confirm which sink, faucet, and appliance details are required for measurement. Quartz resists many everyday stains but is not damage-proof; use trivets and cutting boards and follow the selected manufacturer’s instructions.
For project planning, contact our Columbus showroom or review our Lewis Center slab warehouse information.
You may have heard that Quartz countertops in Columbus, OH are really good and becoming really popular. Are you also planning to choose quartz countertops in your kitchen but don’t know much about them? If so, here you will find all the necessary information that you need to know about quartz countertops.
In the past, quartz offered fewer patterns and colors, so many slabs looked similar, with little variation. Modern engineering techniques now offer a wide range of flecks, random patterns, and swirls. These options give quartz a distinctive, attractive appearance that differs from natural stone. Previously, quartz came only in a polished finish, but now you can choose a sandblasted, honed, or embossed treatment to suit your preferences. If you want a matte finish, a slate-like texture, or a glossy granite-like look, quartz countertops may be the right option for you. Although a polished finish is the most common and offers the widest variety, other finishes are also available.
Quartz countertops are durable engineered surfaces, but they are not the hardest materials available and can still be damaged by impact, heat, or unsuitable use. Along with their strength, they offer an eye-catching appearance. They come in a variety of patterns and colors, such as apple green, red, earthy brown, and even sparkling cream. These slabs are specially designed and engineered in a factory, unlike other natural-stone slabs. They consist of quartz (93%) and polyester resins that bind the quartz together, along with pigments that give it different colors. In some cases, metallic flecks or recycled glass are also added to make designs different. The resins make them scratch and heat resistant and nonporous which means they are resistant to bacteria and germs.
They last for years, but to maintain their original appearance and shine, wipe them daily with warm water and soap after use. Make sure the soap is mild. There is also a rumor that they have to be sealed at least once a year to make them last longer but it is not true at all. Quartz countertops do not require any kind of sealant. Quartz may cost a little more, but the investment is long-lasting. You may go for the cheap granite countertop colors, but it may develop scratches, holes, and roughness after several years, requiring replacement and additional expense. Cheap granite options are also very porous making the countertops look wet all the time. Therefore, it is much better to spend a little more in the beginning than to waste money again and again after a few years. So, which is the better deal for you: a long-term investment or repeated short-term expenses? The expected cost will be around $50 to $90 per square foot, but you can discuss pricing with the company installing your Quartz countertop.
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