No home is complete without a kitchen. Individuals should take special care in selecting appropriate material for their kitchen cabinet, sink, and countertops because the material selection decision can make or break the decor and overall look of the kitchen. Below are certain ground rules for selecting the appropriate material for countertops.
First, the material should be sturdy enough to last decades without any visible wear and tear. The material also needs to not be too expensive, but should lend an opulent feel to your kitchen. Quartz kitchen worktops satisfy all criteria specified above. Quartz kitchen countertops are made of a mixture of naturally found quartz mineral and epoxy resins. Resins act as the bonding agent or adhesive that glues the quartz crystals together.
Unlike wooden kitchen countertops, quartz kitchen worktops are extremely resistant to scratches. Also, they are very resistant to heat. A cook can remove utensils from the stove, and put them on the quartz worktop, without worrying about any potential damage. Such a carefree attitude towards keeping hot utensils wouldn't normally be possible with plastic or laminate kitchen worktops.
Learn more appear favorable to granite kitchen worktops from a cost-benefit tradeoff. While no-one denies the visual appeal of granite, the expenses involved with installing granite kitchen countertops ensure it is difficult to justify their selection over quartz kitchen worktops offering similar visual appeal at a fraction of the price. Of course, individuals with fat purses can thought we would go for granite kitchen worktops. However, for some other individuals, quartz worktops will appear a sensible choice.
The matte finish of quartz worktops is obviously the next best thing to granite worktops. Countertops created from quartz require minimal maintenance. Normal kitchen cleaning agents can be used to wipe the top clean. If needed, you can use soap and warm water to clean food stains without bothering about any harm to the worktop. Once installed, quartz kitchen worktops usually do not require re-sealing or polishing.
Ideally, individuals would opt to use a quartz sink along with their quartz worktop to keep the visual flow in their kitchen. However, there is no such restriction, in case someone desires to install a sink made from a different material. Installing the sink into the recess manufactured in a quartz worktop is easy and will not necessitate professional help. However, enlisting professional help will ensure that there is absolutely no gap left between your sink and countertop that could otherwise attract grime and dirt.