1.Get to know your material before making a serious commitment.
Find the best material for your application and style.
Quartz ( Engineered Stone) If you’re looking for low-maintenance, this is the material for you. Durable and stain resistant, quartz will endure the test of time. Bonus: it does not need regular sealing. Quartz offers a uniform appearance unlike natural stones, which showcase individuality in color and veining.
Granite Granite is great for high traffic areas and will hold up nicely against heat and scratching. Offering an inherent uniqueness, no two granite slabs are alike and can differentiate any space in an expressive fashion. It’s important to know that granite should be periodically sealed to protect it from staining.
Marble A natural stone featuring timeless beauty, marble will lend a classic elegance to any space. Available in a vast variety of veining and coloration, marble is best for use in medium traffic areas. Marble can scratch or stain if not treated with care and should be routinely sealed to maintain the surface.
Limestone A material with little veining, limestone offers soft simplicity with an added plus of heat resistance. Best for use in low traffic areas, limestone is soft and porous making it more susceptible to stains, dings, and scratches.
Soapstone Soapstone is a seemly and stunning choice for low traffic kitchens. It resists heat very well and will certainly create a charming ambience. Soapstone is non-porous, therefore a sealant is not required. To speed up the natural darkening process that happens over time, you can periodically apply mineral oil to your countertop and reapply when it lightens again. After repeated applications it will eventually darken permanently into a beautiful patina.
SatinStone You’re carefree … and care to stay that way. While most stone surfaces do require a level of maintenance, you’re not out of luck! SatinStone is a collection of slabs that have been permanently sealed and offer superior stain, scratch and heat resistance.
2.Choosing Between Quartz or Granite Kitchen Countertops
As the Granite and Quartz slabs are more economical in the market.Many people spend a lot of time and energy determining whether they prefer quartz or granite countertops for their new kitchen or bathroom. While both countertop materials are very durable and strong, there are a few key differences buyers must take into account before purchasing:
·Quartz is non-porous and does not require sealing—granite does
·Quartz has consistent visual patterns, granite has natural imperfections
·Quartz prices are more predictable
·Quartz is low maintenance
3.Daily Tips You Should Know to Keep Your Countertop Clean
1.After any spill, always clean up right away
2.Use a soft cloth or sponge with warm water and soap to clean off your countertop daily and after any spill
3.Use a putty knife to help remove any gunk – This helps with protecting the quartz as well
4.Use quartz safe degreaser to remove any grease stains and to help remove any gunk
5.Do NOT use any products with bleach, as bleach will damage your quartz countertop
6.When using any cleaning products make sure it is quartz safe
Post time: Mar-21-2023
