PROS AND CONS OF WHITE QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS

Quartz is one of the most durable materials you will find for your countertops. It is a non-porous, and strong man-made stone. It is an engineered surface that is manufactured using natural quartz crystals along with other minerals and pigments mixed with a resin. When you have quartz countertop, you will have both durability and visual aesthetic at the same time.

These days, quartz is a commonly used material for countertops and they are coming with lots of promises: They are stain resistant, waterproof, heat resistant, easy care and perfect for busy kitchens. Unlike other natural stone countertops, a quartz countertop, even a white one, never needs to be sealed to maintain. This is perhaps its biggest benefit! But like other countertop materials, stain resistant quartz countertops are not completely indestructible. So even a quartz countertop, specially,  white one, is vulnerable to staining from products such as red wine, tea, coffee, tomato sauce, and more if it’s not cleaned up right away.

When you have a quartz countertop, avoid using any chemical containing solvents such as paint thinners, detergent, or oil soaps. The best way to clean your quartz countertop is with a gentle soap, such as dishwashing liquid. 

Another benefit of Quartz is scratch and chip resistant to everyday use. This means you can be worry free for years to come. 

Be sure to use a trivet or hot pad when setting down pots since quartz is low resistance to heat.  Remember that heat marks on white quartz countertops are expensive to remove. But taking these guidelines into consideration will help you maintain the beauty of a quartz countertop for many years, even a pure white one. 

It’s mostly common sense, and problems are easily avoided. Although quartz, like any other countertop surface, needs protection to keep looking its best, it’s still one of the most worry-free, easy-care materials available on the market. 

The cost of installing quartz countertops seems little higher than other materials, but when you think that it is a long-term investment, it is worth it. 

When it comes to considering the colour, white quartz countertop also gives an illusion of more space, so if you have a small kitchen, you can benefit from that. 

So if you’ve fallen in love with the idea of white countertops, it is so spectacular as long as you take proper care of it and you will see your quartz will stay in great shape for years.