Quartz is one of the most popular materials used for kitchen worktops either as a standalone material or as a component in addition to other materials like Silestone. The reason it is so popular is because it is very sturdy as well as classy. This ensures the best of both worlds that translates to durability as well as style. It is the perfect fit for your home renovation plans. Here are some of the reasons you should embrace the trend and purchase a Quartz worktop.
Non-Porous
Quartz is naturally non-porous and extremely dense. This implies that it does not stain very easily so you can be less worried while preparing food items that can spill easily such as coffee or oil. The worktop can never hold any liquid since it is non-porous making it very difficult to stain. This is one of the advantages of owning a Quartz worktop, especially when you have small children at home.
Colour
There is a uniform colour to Quartz worktops. This is because they have been man-made and do not occur naturally. It is consistent in colour and pattern, which makes your kitchen look classy and sophisticated. With a Quartz worktop, you can purchase a monotone worktop making the room look homey and fancy at the same time. Moreover, a worktop with one colour will tie the room together much better than worktops with many different colours.
No Maintenance
Quartz is very low maintenance as compared to the other stones used in kitchen worktops like Marble. Since it is very non-porous it hardly ever gets stained and it also does not require to be sealed every two years. This makes the maintenance cost of owning a Quartz worktop very negligible. It is not only easy on the pocket, but also will not cost you any money with maintenance later on. This could be a dream for homeowners.
Heat Resistant
Quartz is naturally extremely heat resistant. A Quartz worktop will be able to tolerate very extreme temperature. However, when placing pots and pans that are fresh out of the stove or the oven, it is always better to err on the side of caution and place it on a trivet instead of directly on the counter. This step minimizes the risk of damaging the worktops or burning them.
Hygienic
The Quartz worktop has been designed to accommodate all of the customers’ needs, especially keeping in mind the vital need for hygiene. This counter actively prevents the growth of bacteria. This is because the material is highly non-porous, which does not allow any food to seep into it and turn into bacteria. All one has to do to clean this worktop is wipe it with a cloth and disinfectant.
There are many advantages to owning a quartz worktop and it is also very easy on the pocket. KML worktops are here to help you pick out the worktop that will best suit your needs for the best price hand-picked & designed by experts with over 10 years of experience.
