Quartz Countertops in Delaware, MD, PA & New Jersey

About Quartz Countertops

Quartz is the hardest, non-gem material in nature. It is also one of the most abundant stone materials and is found in virtually every part of the world, from Mexico to Africa to Europe.

Quartz is a composite material that is formed when other stones, such as granite, cool. The mineral deposits left behind solidify over thousands of years and become quartz. Some of the stones you may know by other names, such as amethyst, onyx, and citrine, are actually variations of quartz.

Benefits of Installing Quartz Countertops in Your Delaware Home

Although they are generally less well-known than granite and marble, quartz countertops offer some distinct advantages besides their classy, well-designed look. Below are just a few reasons for choosing quartz. Quartz countertops:

• Require little maintenance. Quartz never needs sealing like many other stone countertops. In fact, quartz countertops are virtually maintenance-free!
• Are durable. Because it is so hard, quartz is nearly impossible to scratch or chip. Your quartz countertops will look like new for years and years to come.
• Are available in a rainbow of colors. Quartz countertops are available in a wide spectrum of colors, ranging from rose to a purple hue, from amber to black, from opaque white to a light yellow. Quartz countertops can be mostly one color or flecked with different hues.
• Are affordable. Because there is such a good supply of quartz, quartz countertops are generally less expensive than granite or other stone surfaces.
• Resist staining and scorching. Quartz countertops are nonporous, so they don’t stain when you spill a glass of red wine or let a dirty pan sit on the counter overnight. Also heat-resistant, quartz surfacing cannot be scorched or marred by hot pans.
• Are food-safe. Because it is hard and nearly nonporous, quartz won’t harbor bacteria or dangerous food particles like more porous surfaces can.