Quartz: Classic Look, Upgraded Practicality

Quartz countertops have been experiencing a stark upward swing in popularity in the past decade, and certainly for good reason. When listing the benefits of quartz on paper, it's easy to see why so many West Bloomfield, MI residents reworking their kitchen countertops are choosing to go with the engineered material. Indeed a testament to the potential of mankind, quartz countertops offer the look and strength of natural stone countertops without some of the obvious drawbacks. Of course, natural material is natural material, and no engineered quartz will ever be as pure as marble or granite. However, in terms of practicality, natural materials fall short when compared to quartz. Here are a few benefits of the miracle material.Infinite PossibilitiesNatural stone countertops and quartz countertops both have their own unique production methods. Granite and marble countertop slabs are literally blasted out of mountains in enormous, multi-ton rocks, which are then sliced into slabs, cut to measure, finished, and delivered. Quartz countertops, on the other hand, are entirely engineered using natural stone as their main ingredient. Quartz producers import natural stone and work it down to the desired texture until it's ready to be made into quartz. Polymer resin is mixed into the natural stone and the mixture is vibrated until it thickens up and hardens into a familiar quartz slab. This sort of production method means that quartz can take on virtually any natural stone texture and pattern, all without the relative fragility that comes with marble and granite. A Classy Marble LookMany homeowners wish more than anything to have a classic marble material, such as Bianco Carrara, installed in their kitchen. However, most homeowners know that marble is far from the most practical stone material, easily being worn down by daily usage of the kitchen. Thankfully, given quartz's incredible composition formula, it can effectively take on a nearly identical appearance to Bianco Carrara while remaining a practical kitchen countertop option. In effect, homeowners can have the best of both worlds by choosing engineered quartz.... Or a Rustic GraniteThe same applies to granite. Homeowners have a host of granite-sourced quartz countertops to choose from, and they each have their own unique qualities to add to the kitchen. Homeowners who love granite but want something more flexible and resistant to wear should ask their local provider about the granite-sourced quartz material they offer.All at an Attractive Price TagWhile no true stone countertop is cheap, quartz is surprisingly affordable given its comprehensive production method, aesthetic qualities, and practicality. Many quartz materials are offered at much lower prices than granite, so homeowners can save some valuable resources by opting for quartz over a more expensive granite or marble.