No home is complete without a kitchen. Individuals should take special care in selecting appropriate material for their kitchen cabinet, sink, and countertops as the material selection decision could make or break the decor and visual appeal of the kitchen. Below are certain ground rules for selecting the correct material for countertops.
First, the material ought to be sturdy enough to last decades without any visible wear and tear. The material should also not be very costly, but should lend an opulent feel to your kitchen. Quartz kitchen worktops satisfy all criteria specified above. Quartz kitchen countertops are manufactured from a mixture of naturally found quartz mineral and epoxy resins. Resins act as the bonding agent or adhesive that glues the quartz crystals together.
Unlike wooden kitchen countertops, quartz kitchen worktops are extremely resistant to scratches. Also, they are very resistant to heat. A cook can remove utensils from the stove, and put them on the quartz worktop, without fretting about any potential damage. This type of carefree attitude towards placement of hot utensils would not be possible with plastic or laminate kitchen worktops.
Quartz kitchen worktops also appear favorable to granite kitchen worktops from the cost-benefit tradeoff. While no-one denies the overall look of granite, the expenses involved with installing granite kitchen countertops ensure it is difficult to justify their selection over quartz kitchen worktops offering similar overall look at a fraction of the price. Of course, people with fat purses can chose to go for granite kitchen worktops. However, for some other individuals, quartz worktops will appear a sensible choice.
The matte finish of quartz worktops is certainly the next best thing to granite worktops. Countertops created from quartz require minimal maintenance. Normal kitchen cleaning agents can be used to wipe the surface clean. If needed, Quartz Worktops Hale can use soap and warm water to clean food stains without bothering about any harm to the worktop. Once installed, quartz kitchen worktops usually do not require re-sealing or polishing.
Ideally, individuals would choose to use a quartz sink along with their quartz worktop to keep the visual flow within their kitchen. However, there is no such restriction, in the event someone desires to use a sink made from a different material. Installing the sink in to the recess made in a quartz worktop is simple and will not necessitate professional help. However, enlisting professional help will ensure that there is no gap left between the sink and countertop that may otherwise attract grime and dirt.