Quartz stone is very famous for the countertop, and quartz countertops are durable compared to the other stones. We are going to discuss the advantages of the quartz stone.
It is stain resistant
As the composition of quartz non-porous, they are stain-resistant. The stains on the countertop generally occur due to the spillage of liquid. If the material of the countertop is porous, the spillage of liquids would seep into the countertop and lead to certain issues that could destroy the countertop. The material of the marble and granite is porous; therefore, chances of staining are high to the porous nature of these stones. If you consider the older kitchens, the stone counters have different spots on them and discolor as well. The problem of the fading is also common in the older countertops, especially when these countertops are not sealed.
Quartz is non-porous
Quartz, on the other hand, is non-porous. There is no way for the liquids to seep into these countertops and cause stains. This is beneficial for the families with small kids; they don’t need to worry about the countertops, even if they are not wiped daily.
Several tests are also conducted on the durability of these countertops, the tests included coffee, vegetable oil, and the grape juice, they were made to sit for 20 hours, quartz stone showed high resistance, and there were no stains on the stone. The coloring of the quartz was also not impacted due to the liquids.
However, it is important to remember that quartz is stain-resistant and not stain proof. There are 10% synthetic materials in the quartz which may react to different types of the chemicals or liquids and lead to certain damages. Do not use bleach or other cleaners with high pH on these countertops. The exposure of these things could damage the stone.
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