5 Reasons You Should Choose Quartz for Your Kitchen Countertops

Mike Percy
4 min readMay 17, 2022

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Silestone is an extremely durable quartz surface that’s perfect for use in kitchens, bathrooms and as interior wall cladding, with endless colour possibilities.

It’s one of our most popular countertop materials because it requires little maintenance, stands up to daily use long term and comes in a great choice of colours that our customers love!
- Jason Jones, Marble & Granite Designs Ltd.

When renovating your kitchen, you have a lot of choices when it comes to countertops. You can choose wood, metal, or stone. There are pros and cons to each material. However, quartz is an emerging trend that many home owners are considering. Quartz countertops have become popular because they have so many benefits. They’re easy to clean and resistant to heat. Here’s why you should choose quartz for your kitchen countertops:

Silestone marble-effect quartz worktop

Quartz is durable

Quartz is one of the most durable countertop materials. It resists stains from food, liquids, and heat. You can use your quartz countertops with confidence because they are easy to clean and won’t get damaged easily.

Dark grey quartz worktop by Silkstone

Quartz is easy to maintain

Quartz is easy to maintain because it doesn’t have any pores. It doesn’t absorb stains and oils, so it cleans up easily with just a bit of soap and water. Quartz countertops are also resistant to heat, which makes them perfect for busy kitchens. They won’t crack or discolour when they come in contact with hot pots or pans. Silestone is a popular quartz product that you can find in many showrooms. It doesn’t require sealing, is resistant to stains and scratches, and is made of natural ingredients.

Silkstone quartz with a white shimmer
Silkstone white quartz worktop

Quartz countertops are resistant to heat

Quartz is one of the most durable countertop materials available. It’s not susceptible to scratches, heat, and stains like some other materials may be. Quartz is also a material that can be used in all types of kitchens, so you don’t have to worry about matching your countertops to your kitchen cabinets.

Marble-effect quartz countertop and wall cladding.
Noble grey by Caesarstone

Quartz requires little maintenance

One of the best things about quartz is that it requires little maintenance. Unlike other countertops, you don’t have to worry about stains and scratches. Quartz is resistant to heat which makes it perfect for cooking. It can withstand high temperatures without melting or discolouring unlike other materials like wood or metal.

Marble-style quartz worktop close-up

Quartz comes in many colours and styles

Quartz can be colourless, white, black, or even green. They are available in different styles as well; they can be honed, polished, textured, or tumbled. Whatever your preference is when it comes to a countertop style and colour, quartz has you covered.

Charcoal Soapstone by Silestone
Charcoal Soapstone by Silestone

Cons of quartz countertops

There are some downsides to countertops made of quartz. It can be more expensive than other materials such as stone, and it has a high maintenance cost. Quartz is also less durable than other countertop materials, so you’ll have to take extra care when cleaning it.

Grey quartz material before finishing. Close-up of quartz slab.
Grey quartz material before finishing. Close-up of quartz slab.

Should you choose quartz for your kitchen?

Quartz is a popular choice for kitchen countertops. It’s easy to clean, resistant to heat, and low-maintenance. Quartz is an emerging trend that many home owners are considering. There are many benefits to choosing quartz as your kitchen countertop material.

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Mike Percy
Mike Percy

Written by Mike Percy

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