Why you must have a Quartz Countertop in your Bathroom

Recently, quartz became one of the first materials that come to mind when thinking about installing a new countertop in the kitchen. If it were not for its high prices, quartz countertops would have become the go-to option for almost every single kitchen. However, this is not often the case when it comes to bathrooms. For some reason, people tend to consider quartz less for their vanity and other bathroom surfaces. Well, our specialists in Phoenix Quartz say that this is a huge mistake to look over quartz for vanity and countertops when remodeling your bathrooms and here are a few reasons why:

Quartz does not get water stains

Most of us can make their peace with a little bit of mess knowing that it will be cleaned up soon, right? But what if this mess was just cleaned up, you cleaned every single room of the house and went to have a shower or just wash your face in your freshly-cleaned spotless bathroom and once you finish you find those annoying little drops of water that you know are going to stain your vanity and make all your hard work go to waste. If this is too much to take for you, then what you are looking for is a quartz countertop in your bathroom. Quartz will always stay smooth and shiny clean with no stains no matter how long those drops of water stay there.

Quartz is much easier to clean

As a matter of fact, it is more convenient to have a quartz countertop in the bathroom than in a kitchen. The reason why is that, in the kitchen there is grease, there is olive oil, vinegar, wine, and even gum, whereas in a bathroom, what is the worst that could happen really? Some dried soap that you forgot to wash off? A wet cloth of a smooth wet sponge will clean this in less than a second. No effort or time is needed to clean a quartz countertop, especially in the bathroom.

Quartz is better for the health of your family

Quartz is a man-made material; while manufacturing it, the resin is used to cover the surface of each quartz slab which gives it its shiny look and smooth feel, but more importantly, resin gives quartz countertops a far more useful quality and advantage over natural stones which is covering and sealing the pores. With no pores, quartz has no place to hide bacteria which, in a bathroom, an ideal situation since bathrooms are one of the most places that are prone to harbor bacteria.

Quartz lasts for long time

Quartz is a manufactured stone with super durability. It is very hard to be able to break, fragment, or even scratch a quartz countertop unless this is what you are deliberately trying to, but that is another story; as far as the normal daily uses with normal accidents, like dropping something heavy on your countertop, go, you will be having your quartz countertop safe and in a condition good as new for a very long time.

No matter what your needs are for the quartz countertop you want in your kitchen, be sure that Phoenix Quartz will have it ready for you in the best quality and wide color selection that is guaranteed to include your color of choice.

We’ll be glad to show you around our warehouse, so you can see the variety and feel the quartz material up close. Whether you visit our store at Tampa or Largo our knowledgeable staff will help you decide which countertop is right for you. Give us a call at 8882991180  Schedule a Consultation  our team of experienced stone and surfacing professionals here at kbFactoryoutlet is here to help you with every step of the way!

Pros and cons on Quartz Countertops and How to get the Best of it

The popularity of quartz is rapidly growing among interior designers and home owners alike. The smooth manufactured surface that is made of parts of natural stones mixed with hard resin is achieving a huge success which indicates that these beautiful and durable countertops are going to be around for a very long time. All of this success and popularity that quartz countertops have nowadays is thanks to its elegance and variety of colors and designs, as well as how low maintenance it actually is compared to other countertops and surfaces mad of natural stones.

However, some people are still not sure about installing a quartz countertop since, let’s face it, everything has its flaws. The important questions here are:

1-What are the flaws or cons of having a quartz countertop for your kitchen isle or bathroom vanity?

2- Are those cons worth not having quartz countertops when weighed against the many advantages and pros of the manufactured surface? 

Our quartz experts at Phoenix Quartz answered these two questions for you so that you are no longer confused about what to install for your kitchen and bathroom countertops, so, to make a clear and solid decision about that matter, read on!

Pros of quartz countertops:

1-     It is beautiful!

One of the most known facts about natural stones such as granite is that each slab of it is unique and you can never find a slab that is similar to the next. As much as appealing and interesting this may sound, it is completely impractical when it comes to installing multiple slabs side by side. You can never have a consistent look with a natural stone because of this uniqueness. On the other hand and due to the fact that quartz is man-made, the look of the quartz slabs is 100% controlled. Everything is chosen during the manufacturing process from color to design and edging. This makes quartz a much suitable choice for the consistent look a customer would want in their kitchen or bathroom.

2-      Quartz is extremely durable.

Having a perfect day every single day is utterly impossible. Everyone have their quiet nice days and have their busy and messy days too. Especially in large families with children mess is the more likely scenario. This is the case where the durability of a quartz countertop becomes the key value in the equation of selecting the right material for the countertops since it is the hardest and most durable surface on its market.

3-      Low maintenance.

As most people may already know, quartz is a non-porous surface thanks to the resin included in its manufacturing. Thanks to this, quartz countertops are less likely to get a resistant stain or harbor bacteria which mean that countertops made of quartz are the easiest to clean and maintain.

Cons of having a quartz countertop

1-     Relatively high price.

Although there are a very few things that can make a customer steer clear of quartz when it comes to disadvantages, many people will avoid installing a quartz countertop because of its high prices. But, if you really think about it, if you invest in a quartz countertop, you are getting your money worth and more. 

2-     Not so much of a classic look

Quartz countertops tend to look better with modern or contemporary surroundings. So if your home is on the classic end, quartz countertops are not the best choice for consistency purposes.

3-     Heat issue.

The resin top that covers a quartz countertop melts at 300 degrees which makes the quartz resistance to heat is less compared with a granite countertop for example.

No matter what your needs are for the quartz countertop you want in your kitchen, be sure that Phoenix Quartz will have it ready for you in the best quality and wide color selection that is guaranteed to include your color of choice.

We’ll be glad to show you around our warehouse, so you can see the variety and feel the quartz material up close. Whether you visit our store at Tampa or Largo our knowledgeable staff will help you decide which countertop is right for you. Give us a call at 8882991180  Schedule a Consultation  our team of experienced stone and surfacing professionals here at kbFactoryoutlet is here to help you with every step of the way!