What are some of the quartz surfaces brands used for countertops?
The list of quartz surfaces or manufactured countertops continues to grow. There are several brands that are popular choices for commercial and residential needs including Cambria, Casertone, Corian, Formica Stone, Geoquartz, HanStone, Silestone, Technistone, Viatera, and Zodiaq. While each product uses quartz as a main material, each brand has its pros and cons and you should speak with a qualified person to understand which may be important to you. Are engineered quartz surfaces natural? While engineered surfaces contain quartz, they are not all natural. Marketers contend that quartz surfaces contain 93% quartz. However, this number is calculated by mass, not volume. Therefore the true ratio of quartz is approximately 67 – 73%. It is also important to note that “quartz” refers not only to natural quartz but glass and mirror particles as well. Is it true that engineered quartz surfaces won’t stain and that natural stone will? No surface is stain-proof. Be very careful with anything ac
