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What Exactly Is a Quartz Countertop?

Quartz countertops are a type of engineered stone that is constructed of ground-up stone particles that are linked together with plastic resins. Quartz is one of the most difficult minerals on the planet. Quartz is a popular and dependable choice for countertops due to its resilience and abundance. Quartz countertops are occasionally referred to as “engineered” or “man-made,” yet quartz is a natural stone. Most quartz countertops contain some quartz. A polymeric or cement-based binder accounts for around 10% of the material volume in a quartz countertop, rather than stone. What about the other 90%? Crushed granite, marble, and natural stone debris, as well as recycled industrial wastes such as ceramic, silica, glass, mirrors, and so on. Quartz countertop installation pros and cons Pros • It’s highly tough and long-lasting. • It has a gleaming luster to it. • It is non-porous and resistant to stains and cracks. • It does not need to be sealed or resealed. • It is available in a variety