There is really nothing more beautiful than nature. That’s why quartz worktops deliver a lasting and timeless beauty to different home settings. By merging natural materials and colours in your design, you can also produce a sense of endurance and tranquillity.
When neutral tones are being used as a base colour concept, you can instantly transform your humble abode into a contemporary indoor sanctuary.
Quartz, also known as ‘engineered stone’, is a tremendously sleek worktop that has superb hygienic properties. Since quality quartz worktops are non-porous; various germs and nasty grime won’t get left behind after you clean it.
Below are some of the reasons why quality quartz worktops are currently popular to most home owners.
Durability: Engineered stones are super sturdy, and yet it is considerably more flexible than granite, which means they are less susceptible to chipping and cracking.
Scratch Resistant: First-rate counter tops must be tough and can stand up well to everyday use. Scratch-resistant quartz worktops will preserve their sleek and elegantly polished finish for so many years. However, be sure not to expose them to extreme amount of heat.
Low Maintenance: Worktop materials should still be beautiful while being low maintenance. Unlike natural stone, such as granite and marble, quartz needs no crazy maintenance aside from cleaning daily by using gentle household detergent.
If you want to achieve extra shine after cleaning your quartz worktops, spray some window cleaner on the surfaces and wipe them dry with a paper towel. This clever hack also decreases the amount of dust attracted.
Stain Resistant: The fine quality of the production process guarantees that quality quartz worktops are non-porous, so you can be rest assured that the surface is naturally resilient to various stains, even the tough ones. Natural stones like granite and marble are more porous, which is why they need to be resealed every once in a while.
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