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Reasons To Buy Quartz Countertops - 2

...It also means bacteria cannot penetrate the quartz.

So whether you purchase your quartz countertop from DuPont, Cambria, or Cosentino the process is the same and thus the quality of product is the same. That's why quartz countertops come with a ten year warranty.

During the production process color is added to the quartz. Because quartz countertops can be custom ordered this means you can choose the color that's perfect for your kitchen dcor. No settling for almost what you want.

Cambria offers 27 standard color options, Cosentino Silestone offers 48, and DuPont offers a similar number. Quartz varies a great deal depending on the mix of granules and the size of the granules. In fact there is one countertop that mixes mirrored glass and quartz for a fabulous look!

The small the crystals the more uniform the appearance of the countertop is where as the larger the crystals the more mottled the look becomes.

The slabs are finished by using large polishing wheels that bring out the high gloss but you can also get them with a low sheen. The edging varies depending on the style and the manufacturer but one thing that is always consistent is the classy look of these counters!

They do weigh a slight bit more than granite. That's because they are constructed so dense to make them that much stronger. Cutting them takes some practice but once the installers get the hang of it it's not any different than any other type of countertop installation.

Quartz countertops run anywhere from $40 to $100 per square foot installed, depending on your choice.

Now that you understand quartz countertops better, you should see why the materials that you use for countertops are so important. Making sure that you have the right tools as well as materials is always a crucial thing for any job.


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