Quartz is a unique product and offers a top selection of patterns and colors for kitchen and bathroom renovations and upgrades. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of myths online about quartz, but these are easy to correct.
Myth 1: Quartz Countertops are Not Real Stone
A quartz countertop is an engineered stone. It is made from approximately 93 to 95 percent quartz stone of different sizes, including pulverized quartz. Approximately 5 to 7 percent resin by weight binds together the aggregates and pulverized material and seals the surface.
Myth 2: Quartz Can Be Damaged Very Easily
Quartz is a very strong, resilient option for a countertop for a kitchen or bathroom. It is not easily damaged and on the Mohs scale of hardness for minerals, it is a 7 out of a possible 10. Diamonds are a 10, and marble rates somewhere between a three and five based on the specific type.
Myth 3: Quartz Does Not Add Value To The Home
A quartz countertop is a highly desirable option for many home buyers throughout Minnesota. While these countertops do not necessarily add a specific dollar figure to the price of the home, they do add to the appeal for many buyers.
Myth 4: Quartz Is Indestructible
While quartz is one of the most durable of the stone countertop options, it is not indestructible. A quartz countertop needs to be protected from direct heat as a high enough temperature can cause the resin to liquefy and change, resulting in a different color or a white spot or cloudy area to appear.
Overall, quartz is one of the most practical options for a low-maintenance kitchen countertop. The many colors, patterns, and options make it popular throughout Minnesota.
