Homeowners have a wide array of choices between a variety of elegant stone surfaces to create a beautiful countertop. Although each stone surface has its pros and cons, quartz countertops are quickly becoming one of the most popular choices among homeowners and designers. This gorgeous engineered stone is manufactured by using a mixture of grounded quartz and polymer resins resulting in an amazingly enduring and embellishing material that fits in seamlessly and yet stands out. If you’re not very sure then here’s an ultimate guide for you to consider quartz countertops as the perfect addition to your home.
Quartz offers limitless design potential
Natural stone is unique in nature, making each slab different from the other. In contrast, one of the top benefits of a quartz countertop is its uniformity in terms of both pattern and color. As a manufactured surface material, quartz can be engineered to resemble many other popular natural stone surfaces such as marble and granite. This makes quartz the most preferred product by interior designers and homeowners because it can be customized to fit their design style.
VIVA has crafted for you Calacatta Mora, which has a clean white background accented by dramatic large and thin gray veining. This slab is full of joy, just how we all love our homes to be.
Quartz is extremely durable
Many people assume that quartz isn’t durable when they learn that it is an engineered stone. It may come to you as a surprise to know that quartz is an extremely durable mineral that can stand up to even the hardest of elements. Even after years of cooking, cleaning, and chopping, the beauty of the quartz surface will remain untainted making it perfect for even busy and messy families. Quartz countertops do not require any sealing or polishing.
Super White from VIVA’s Noble Series adds elegance and sophistication to any design style. This pure and luxurious white quartz is perfect for your kitchen countertop.
It’s Anti-bacterial!
Porous countertops can be a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and mildew. Sealing helps limit the growth of bacteria, and mold, but as they can wear away, the risk of growing bacteria, molds, and mildew increases.
Quartz is non-porous in nature and hence, it’s difficult for bacteria, mold, and mildew to grow and replicate, making it an ideal choice for the kitchen and bathroom countertops.
VIVA’s quartz surfaces are NSF certified making them suitable to come in contact with food and edible items.
No Fear of Spills!
Do you host parties often? Are you worried your favorite white countertop will get stained? Don’t worry, dipping chips or wine spills cannot hurt your engineered quartz. When it comes to stain and scratch resistance, quartz ranks at the top of the list. So enjoy cooking and don’t worry about staining because your counters can take it.
Want to create a dreamy white quartz countertop? Look no more, VIVA’s Dior White has got you covered. This unique mixture of texture and tone adds depth and visual variety to your space.
Goodbye Warping
Wood, Laminate, Marble, Limestone and other surfaces come in a variety of patterns and textures but can peel, chip, burn and warp. You can say goodbye to warping with engineered stone. Unless you really try, quartz countertop won’t burn, scratch or chip.
Let’s Blaze The Way, to Keep The Blaze Away
While quartz countertops are flame resistant. There is a common belief that quartz is as close to indestructible as you can get, but you still need to be careful. Quartz can handle about 302 degrees Fahrenheit. To maintain the natural beauty of your quartz countertop, do not place hot skillets, roasting pans, electric frying pans, crock pots, or toaster ovens, directly onto the surface but use a trivet instead.
Although quartz is not indestructible, it’s one of the toughest materials available. The best part about engineered quartz is, what you see in the image is what you get. Because, the quartz surfaces are manufactured, the end product is similar to the sample. The uniformity of the design makes seams virtually disappear when matching long stretches of countertops.
At VIVA, we create products that enhance your life’s journey. Besides countertops, quartz can also be used in a variety of applications, including flooring, wall cladding, fireplace surrounds, backsplashes, and more. With more than 50 colors to choose from and a huge gallery, learn about different ways to incorporate VIVA Quartz into your home and commercial spaces.