Looking for the Perfect Countertop? Choose Quartz.

With the market flooded with hundreds of options, it is no easy task to pick an ideal material for your kitchen countertop. The material of a countertop determines its life, durability, usability and ease of cleaning because kitchen countertops often have sinks, stoves and chopping boards installed on them.

An ideal material for countertops would have to be non-porous, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant and versatile. It should not be prone to cracking, chipping and breakage. A material that absorbs organic fluids is a breeding ground for microorganisms and prone to stains that are difficult, if not impossible, to clean.

Conventionally, countertops come in various materials like wood, stainless steel, crafted glass, concrete, solid-surface plastic, laminates, tiles and natural stones like granite, limestone, marble, soapstone and gabbros. The latest and most popular material for countertops at the moment is natural or engineered quartz. While pure quartz countertops are made from slabs of natural quartz, engineered quartz has a certain percentage of polymer resin mixed in it. Engineered quartz fares better than natural quartz in terms of scratch resistance and non-porous properties. A quartz countertop enhances the look of the kitchen and is the most practical option in terms of cleaning and maintenance.

Since Quartz countertops are non-porous and scratch resistant, they make a better choice over wood and plastic. While marble and concrete and prone to staining owing to their porosity, keeping a quartz countertop flawlessly clean and scratch-free is a piece of cake. Moreover, quartz countertops come in a wide variety of patterns, textures and colors to suit your décor and personal tastes.