Installing new countertops in your kitchen can change the entire look of the space. A quart countertop is durable and looks great, but the cost can be a bit higher than other materials because of the labor involved in quartz countertop fabrication.
Quartz Countertop Construction
Quartz naturally occurs in crystal form, and when it is ready for use, it is ground into powder, making it easier to create countertops with. Quartz countertop fabrication starts by mixing the quartz powder with epoxy resin to create a hard material that looks great and is durable.
When the quartz powder and the resin are combined, enough small crystalline structures are retained in the material to provide the look people want from the countertops. The countertops can be custom-made to fit, and changing the colors is often just a matter of adding different colors of quartz to the resin.
Each countertop is individually made when you order them custom-made for you, and the entire process can take several months to complete. When the countertops are ready, a contractor can install them in your kitchen, making sure everything fits the way it should.
Countertop Maintenance
Keeping your quartz countertops looking great is not overly challenging, and the quartz countertop fabrication process ensures that the working surface is hard resin. The countertop's surface is nonporous, so it will not absorb liquids, but there are a few things that will damage it.
Some acid liquids can discolor the resin if spilled on the counter and not cleaned up right away. Lemon juice, wine, and anything acidic should be cleaned up as soon as it is spilled, and then the countertop washed with mild soap and water.
The resin does not need resealing, so once the quartz countertop fabrication company installs it, all you need to do is enjoy the way the counter looks and feels.
Cutting Or Modifying Quartz
The time may come when you want to replace the sink or other items that pass through your quartz countertops. If the material needs cutting, it is vital to have a quartz countertop fabrication service or a contractor with quartz countertop experience make the necessary cuts for you.
It is necessary to have the right tools to cut through the countertop without causing damage to it. Diamond-tipped saw blades, special drill bits, and the right tools will do the job, but most homeowners will not have what is needed, and if the counter is damaged, it can be expensive to repair or replace.
Share23 September 2022
