Best Kitchen and Bath Countertop – Solid Surface Quartz

Want a gorgeous countertop which is both durable and elegant?  Solid surface quartz countertops (Cambria, Zodiaq® , Caesarstone and Silestone) outperform granite and stone in every category, plus they stay looking fabulous.  Solid surface quartz countertop material has many benefits which make it superior to any granite, stone or marble in terms of durability, cleanability, and maintenance. Picture via DuPont

Benefits over granite or stone:

• Non-porous.
• Never needs sealing or re-sealing.
• Stain resistant – left a red wine spill for five days and wiped it clean with water!
• Scratch resistant.
• Hairline crack resistant.  (Not happy to find these after a few years in a granite countertop, nothing one can do about it.)
• Easy to clean.
• Super durable.  Can it chip?  Yes.  Does it?  Not like granite or stone which often get nicks along the edges.
• Heat resistant – always.  Technically so is granite or stone, until you seal it.  Heat breaks down the sealants.
• Uniformity in pattern and color.  WYSIWYG – no surprises when your slab comes in.

Real quartz crystals make up the majority of the material which creates a beautiful depth and luster.  The uniformity of material allows for an almost seamless installation.  Color options are a huge bonus.  Real color, solid color or granular mixes are available.  It can also replicate the look of granite, sandstone or other real stones but with better durability and uniformity.

I’ve specified countertops from all three manufacturers for bathrooms and kitchens.  It comes down to color or patterns available as the products are basically the same.  Granite and Zodiaq® by DuPont countertops are tested daily in my kitchen – a real one not just for looks.   The quartz countertop is superior to the granite and outperforms it on every level.Quartz solid surface and granite countertops. Oh, and the quartz countertop is great for rolling out holiday cookies and pizza dough!  Mmmm.