Natural marble, granite, acrylic stone, quartz composite - such a variety of materials is already driving consumers into confusion. Polymers did not have time to conquer the market, as they began to crowd completely non-toxic products from natural raw materials, but made using the latest technology. To make it a little clear, in this article we will talk a little about quartzite, which has an almost perfect chemical composition, and at the same time possesses almost all the properties of natural stone.
How do quartz stone countertops?
With a wild stone, there are great problems in its extraction, processing and transportation. Therefore, it is quite clear the idea of inventors to find some kind of substitute, which would facilitate labor and reduce costs in the manufacture of countertops. The physical properties of quartz are very reminiscent of the properties of granite, which has long been used in the manufacture of household products and it was quite suitable for a given purpose.
Quartz composite consists of small crystals of natural quartz, granite chips, quartz sand and special polyester resin, which is used here as a binder. Countertops made of artificial quartz stone are 90% products made of natural substance. A great indicator even for fans of eco-style! In addition to the listed components, the pigment is sometimes added to the working composition, which makes it possible to make things not only of a variety of designs, but also of color.
Advantages and disadvantages of quartz
Quartz kitchen top is unpretentious in maintenance. You can wipe it with rags, use chemical means, in which PH does not exceed 8. Such products are not afraid of high temperatures and almost do not scratch. The thickness of the product varies - from 10 mm to 100 mm. Quartz agglomerate has no pores, so dirt or harmful bacteria will not penetrate into its structure, and spilled fat, coffee, wine, other products are easily removed with a simple rag.
Among the shortcomings can be called the relatively high cost of quartz countertops and the inability to repair them at home. It is necessary to try very hard to scratch such a superhard surface, but still it sometimes happens. To polish by household appliances the damaged place is practically unreal, it will be necessary to use the special equipment available only at manufacture.
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