Quartzite Countertops
About Quartzite
Sophisticated quartzite is a stylish choice for your home and has become increasingly popular due to its durability, low maintenance, and gorgeous color palette compliments of mother nature.
What is Quartzite?
Having similar names, there tends to be some confusion between quartz and quartzite so here’s what you need to know. Quartzite is a natural stone that begins life as sandstone and under extreme heat and pressure deep in the earth, transforms into quartzite. The stone is mined, cut into slabs, and then precisely cut using diamond blades to become countertops. The slabs are polished and sealed for durability.
Quartz is a manmade material, often called engineered stone that is made from a combination of crushed stone, resins, and pigment for color which is then fabricated into countertops.
Simple Care & Maintenance
Natural quartzite requires similar care to that of other natural stones. Promptly wipe up spills and use trivets for hot items to protect the stone’s surface. Regular yearly sealing is recommended to minimize any etching or stains.