Engineered Quartz
Engineered Quartz
Engineered quartz, as it’s known, is made of quartz and flexible resins, a combination that has the strength of granite counters—with better impact resistance and more forgiving installation options. Colour can be added to the mix along with elements such as glass or mirrored chips to give a speckled appearance. Engineered quartz comes in a wide variety of shades and glossy or matt finishes, and are great for a low-maintenance, stone- effect look that's scratch-and stain-resistant.
Engineered quartz is hard, dense, nonporous, nonabrasive, and nonreactive to acids—attributes that make it perfect for use as countertops, backsplashes, walls, and even floors. Keep in mind that, like natural stone, it’s heavy. And it’s not recommended for use outside because the resins aren’t UV stable (warranties are voided for outdoor applications). In terms of heat resistance, the material is reportedly not affected by temperatures lower than 300 degrees Fahrenheit. That said, it shouldn’t be used as flooring over radiant heat because of possible damage from long-term exposure to heat.
Advantages of engineered quartz:
  • Non-Porous: An Engineered Quartz countertop is not only impervious to bacteria and germs, it is also unlikely to be stained by oil, tomatoes, coffee or any other common kitchen items.
  • Maintenance Free: Engineered Quartz has a durable, non-porous surface that is both scratch and abrasion-resistant, allowing it to maintain its original luster. Clean up is easily handled with soap and water, and it doesn’t require sealing.
  • Uniformity in Color Patterns: While color patterns present in a slab of natural stone can vary from one end to the other, they won’t fluctuate within an Engineered Quartz slab.
  • Wide Color Palette: This is the product’s true “Wow” factor. Engineered Quartz has a richer range of color options than can be found in Natural Stone, including bright greens, blues and yellows. Additionally, products like Mont Quartz have been custom designed to represent a wide array of contemporary designs such as marble, natural stone, solid and recycled glass patterns….even to the degree that they mimic the dramatic movement and exceptional brilliancy found in those stones.
  • Complete Versatility: Engineered Quartz allows for a variety of edging options, and unlike granite, it can be used on sizable vertical surfaces without the visible seams that are evident with natural stone.
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