All the beauty of natural stone, with next to no maintenance. Quartz is a smart, stylish choice for surfaces that get used.
About Quartz
Quartz, also known as engineered stone, is a smart and stylish choice for countertops. It’s highly durable, stain-resistant, and practically maintenance-free, offering all the beauty of natural stone with captivating colours and textures that feel at home in any space.
Quartz 101
Quartz counters are engineered from roughly 95 percent quartz, one of the hardest minerals on earth and even harder than granite, with the remainder made up of polymer resins. That composition makes it ideal not just for kitchen and bath countertops, but for bar tops and even wall and flooring applications.
Beauty & Beyond
Naturally hard and scratch-resistant, quartz is as durable as it is good-looking. The styling options are wide open, from neutral tones to vivid colours and from plain surfaces to fine grain or veining, so every look has a match.
You can finish it off with your choice of edge treatment too, from a simple straight edge or bevel to an elegant bullnose or ogee.
So Long To Stains & Sealing
Because quartz is non-porous, it resists the stains and etching that can affect natural stone, so common culprits like lemon, coffee, wine, and makeup aren’t a worry. It’s also non-absorbent to water, moisture, and bacteria.
Best of all, it’s virtually maintenance-free, with no sealing or polishing required. A wipe with warm water and mild soap is all it takes.
Before You Buy
Quartz leads on stain resistance, strength, and durability, though a few things are worth keeping in mind. Prolonged heat can damage it, so a hot pad or trivet is your friend, and strong chemicals, harsh cleaners, and bleach are best avoided. Depending on slab size and application, seams may be present, though they tend to be less noticeable than with granite. The slabs are also extremely heavy and can crack if mishandled, so it’s worth using certified installers to get it right. Many manufacturers offer warranties as well, so ask your design professional for the details.
Common Questions
No. Quartz is non-porous and virtually maintenance-free, so it needs no sealing or polishing. Warm water and mild soap keep it clean.
Yes. Quartz is engineered from about 95 percent quartz, one of the hardest minerals on earth, which makes it harder than granite.
It can. Quartz is very durable, but prolonged heat exposure may damage it, so always use a hot pad or trivet.
Very rarely. Being non-porous, it resists stains and etching from things like coffee, wine, lemon, and makeup that can affect natural stone.
Sometimes, depending on the slab size and layout. When seams are present, they’re often less noticeable than they would be with granite.
Whether you’re ready to begin or simply gathering ideas, we’d love to hear about your project. Book a consultation and let’s talk about your space.
