Why You Should Install a Quartz Countertop in Your Kitchen

Are you planning to get a new countertop for your kitchen? Why not go for a quartz countertop this time? These countertops are made of slabs of quartz bonded together with a special type of epoxy resin. The result is a high durability countertop that goes great with any kind of kitchen décor. If your old wooden countertop has been showing signs of age, it is high time you replaced it with a much better alternative.

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should get a quartz countertop:

1. Uniform coloration: Quartz countertops have a consistent color throughout. There is no variation in the color anywhere in the slab. This makes it easy for you to choose one that perfectly matches your kitchen décor.
2. Multiple usages: Quartz countertops are not the only components made of quartz that you can install in your kitchen. You can also install islands, desktops, backsplashes, and wet bars made of quartz in your kitchen.
3. High durability: Quartz countertops have very high durability, far above that of natural stone. The bonding with epoxy resin makes them harder than any kind of natural stone. In fact, quartz has a rating of 7 (out of a maximum of 10) on Mohs scale, with very few materials able to rival it.
4. Unharmed by most accidents: Quartz countertops are highly resistant to scorch and scratch marks, which is a real asset in a busy kitchen environment. Although prolonged exposure to high heat and repeated strikes with some kind of heavy, sharp object can damage the surface, occasional accidents will leave quartz almost completely unaffected.
5. Hygienic: Quartz countertops have a non-porous, solid surface. For this reason, there is no chance for bacteria to multiply on it, making this one of the most hygienic surfaces for countertops. This is one of the big disadvantages of wood, since the porous surface traps food particles, and acts as haven for bacteria. The non-porous surface also makes quartz countertops very easy to clean. A wipe with warm, soapy water and a cloth is all you will need to make your quartz countertop look great.

Check out the range of quartz countertops from Silestone. Not only will these look great in your kitchen, but the high durability will make your countertops almost maintenance free for years to come.