9 Benefits of quartz countertops you must know
Quartz countertops refer to cabinet countertops made of quartz stone, mostly made of broken glass and quartz sand. The advantages of quartz stone countertops are that they are wear-resistant and not afraid of scratches.
1. Quartz countertops Manufacturing
First, the high-quality natural quartz sand is pulverized, followed by purification (this process removes metal impurities and avoids radioactivity of the product), and then mixes the raw materials, under vacuum conditions, quartz crystals (90%-94%), resin (6%) and trace pigments and other materials are made into large-scale plates through heterogeneous polymerization technology, and then the surface is polished and polished by more than 30 processes.
Up to 93% of quartz crystals are the main structure, so that the product retains the essence of quartz crystals. Its texture is harder and tighter, and it has the characteristics of wear resistance, pressure resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and anti-penetration incomparable with other decorative materials. The rich combination of colors gives it the texture of natural stone and a beautiful surface finish.
![Quartz countertops surface](/sites/default/files/inline-images/quartz-countertop-surface.jpg)
Quartz stone countertop is a brand-new decorative surface material made of quartz crystal ore, which is a combination of natural beauty and high technology. This quartz crystal ore itself has natural characteristics such as crystal clear, clear, beautiful tone, luxurious, high hardness, no deformation, no discoloration, strong toughness, no radioactivity, strong acid resistance, etc.
Quartz stone made of this raw material combines the advantages of many natural stones and artificial stones, and has been widely adopted and used by customers in most countries in the world, including Europe, America, Australia, the Middle East and other countries.
GL Top Stone Co., Ltd. is a Thailand quartz factory specialized in prefab quartz coutertops manufacturing, our quartz products have been exported in large quantities to the origin of quartz stone in Italy, the United States, Spain, Turkey, Portugal and other countries.
![Quartz Stone](https://thailandquartzstone.com/sites/default/files/marketing/Quartz-from-Thailand.jpg)
![Quartz powder](/sites/default/files/inline-images/quartz-stone-powder.jpg)
2. Quartz Countertops Features
Anti-scratch
The quartz plate is formed by vacuum vibration compression extrusion, and the quartz has reached a hardness of 6~7.5 Mohs. (Frederich Mohs, an Austrian mineralogist, created a hardness scale, which is an internationally recognized hardness test method. , 10 is the highest hardness, diamond is 10).
Extremely high temperature resistant
Quartz is resistant to high temperature, resin is not resistant to high temperature.Quartz coutertops not only provide beautiful appearance, but also could improve the fire performance and safety of project design.
Natural stone texture
Quartz stone contains 93% quartz stone crystals, so it feels very similar to stone, and quartz stone combines the advantages of natural stone and artificial acrylic. Therefore, from the perspective of color, it is richer than the real stone color, and there is almost no color difference.
Strong anti-pollution, not easy to penetrate stains
After dozens of complex surface treatment methods, its surface structure is extremely tight, the product is fine and non-porous, and the water absorption rate is almost zero; oil, sauce, tea, juice, coffee, acid, alkali and other substances used in general kitchens are not May penetrate, so it is extremely stain resistant.
Antibacterial
The surface layer and the inside of the quartz countertops are equally dense and uniform, without pores and gaps, plus a certain amount of built-in antibiotics, so it prevents the growth of bacteria, is safe and clean, and can be in direct contact with food and skin, which is beneficial to food hygiene and human health.
Radiation free and environmental friendly
Quartz stone is one of the most abundant inorganic materials in the world. Its SiO2 (silicon dioxide) content reaches more than 99.9%. During the processing, the radioactive elements such as heavy metals that are only harmful to the human body are strictly controlled. Within the allowable range (it contains a relatively small amount of radioactive elements such as heavy metals), its mining, use and processing will not cause adverse effects on the human body and the environment, so it will not have negative effects on food and human body.
Consistent stone color, no fading, no discoloration
Quartz stone is mainly composed of mineral pigments, so it is consistent with the color of the stone, and it is difficult to observe the color change with the naked eye without long-term local contrast irradiation under strong sunlight.
GL Top Stone Co., Ltd.'s quarzt factory in Thailand applys automatic control equipment makes the unification rate of product color standards extremely high. During the long-term daily use indoors, the color and luster will not fade due to oxidation, aging, corrosion, contact with hot objects, etc.
High toughness
The thickness of the quartz stone countertops product reaches 20mm. Some of the countertops still use 15mm thickness, and even with the actual thickness of 13mm, which is easy to break under the influence of external force.
GL Top Stone Co., Ltd.'s quartz stone has been synchronized with world-renowned brands, and has been inspectioned raw materials, processing and product quality to make its cracking coefficient reach 0.3%.
Easy maintenance, once and for all, cost-effective
With excellent physical and chemical properties, quartz coutoper tops can be cleaned with any cleaning agent, even with any neutral agent with pH value.
Permanent use, with once and for all the wonderful. High added value, although the price is relatively high on the surface, its material value, processing value, service value, environmental protection and hygiene, convenience of use and aesthetics all have extremely high added value.
Serial number | Test items | Result |
1 | Gloss | 33 |
2 | Moh's hardness | Grades 6-8 |
3 | degree of wear | 3.19x10-3g/cm2 |
4 | water absorption | 0.02% |
5 | ball impact | 225g steel ball with a drop of 610mm without cracks and fragments after impact |
6 | Bending strength | 43.7MPa |
7 | chemical resistance | No apparent damage to the surface |
8 | Resistant to cigarette burns | No open flame, smoldering, burning marks will not affect the use of the product and can be restored by polishing |
9 | High temperature resistance | No cracks, cracks, blistering, chromatic aberration, etc. on the surface |
10 | contamination resistance | Pollution index 49 Maximum stain depth 0.04mm |
12 | Radiation Internal Exposure Index 1.0 | not detected |
13 | Radiation External Exposure Index 1.3 | 0.0 ( + ) |
14 | Radionuclide specific activity (Bq/kg) | 226Ra |
3. Quartz Countertops Applications
High-quality green environmental protection materials, soft and elegant in color, high quality and low price, are the best choice for green buildings, used for kitchen countertops, dining counters, bathroom countertops, window sills, bar counters, interior and exterior walls, floors, etc.,
Our Thailand made quartz countertops suitable for apartments, office buildings, Wide range of requirements in different fields such as shopping malls, hotels, subway stations, airports, hospitals, libraries, etc.
4. Other material for countertops
The cabinet countertop material has undergone several breakthroughs, from cement board, ceramic tile surface, wood board, veneer fireproof board, natural slate, stainless steel, to today's most used quartz stone. Cement board, tile surface, wood board, etc. are eliminated by the market because of their many shortcomings. We will not talk about it here. Next, we will summarize the advantages and disadvantages of several countertop materials on the market:
Fireproof board table
The base material of the fireproof board table is MDF, and the finish is fireproof board. Thickness: 4mm, colorful and diverse, fireproof, moisture-proof, oil-resistant and easy to clean. However, the compression resistance, scratch resistance, hardness and environmental protection can not meet the requirements, and the service life is short, so it will gradually be eliminated by the market.
Stainless steel countertops
Durable and easy to clean. However, the single color of stainless steel countertops makes people feel unapproachable and warm, and lacks the warmth of the family. It is no longer popular under the popular home atmosphere that emphasizes individuality and advocates returning to nature.
Artificial stone countertops
The artificial stone countertops currently on the market are mainly made of unsaturated resin or acrylic resin, adding fillers, pigments, and pressing with a vacuum defoaming plane, and even some manufacturers are made of hand-paste resin and stone powder. Its main features are colorful and strong plasticity, but it has poor scratch resistance, insufficient hardness, no natural feeling, and is not ideal in terms of antibacterial and environmental protection.
The quartz coutertops price is slightly higher than that of artificial stone. Due to the quartz countertop, the hardness is too strong, it is not easy to process, and the shape has not many options.
Natural stone
Although natural stone has natural texture and is more beautiful, natural marble cannot meet the requirements of pollution resistance, environmental protection, toughness, high temperature resistance, etc. Mainly because natural stone has pores, it is easy to penetrate into the texture, it is difficult to clean, and natural marble is brittle, so it cannot be used to make countertops more than 1 meter, and it will break when the temperature changes sharply. In addition, natural stone has strong radioactivity. will cause harm to the human body.
5. Quartz Countertop Maintenance
Do not place high temperature or hot pot directly or for a long time on the countertop
Hot pans, pots, or other utensils that are too hot directly from the stove or oven, microwave oven, etc., can cause damage to the countertop.
Try to avoid scratching the table with sharp objects during operation
No matter what kind of countertop you choose, you should cut vegetables and cook food on the cutting board. In addition to avoiding knife marks and damage to the blade, it can also achieve better cleaning and hygiene.
Keep the countertop as dry as possible
Keep the countertop clean, try not to soak or accumulate water on the countertop for a long time, and keep the countertop clean and dry.
Strictly prevent corrosive chemicals from contacting the table
Try to avoid contact with the relevant corrosive chemicals on the countertop in daily life. If you accidentally come into contact with them, immediately wash the surface with plenty of soapy water or consult relevant professionals.