Quartz’s popularity has been on the rise in recent years. The reason for that is that quartz can be a great substitution for natural stones, which are more expensive. Using quartz for your work surfaces will bring to your bathroom durability and ease of maintenance. Before you decide whether quartz is a good choice for your bathroom, you should vague all the pros and cons.
Pros
1. Non-porous
A non-porous surface is one that cannot absorb liquids because it doesn’t have tiny holes (or pores.) That makes quartz’s surface very sleek and smooth.
2. Stain resistant
The non-porous quality of quartz is the reason why it can’t get stained in most cases. Just make sure to remove spills from nail polish or hair colours on time, because they can leave a bit of the stain.
3. Easy to maintain
Daily cleaning of quartz is not time-consuming at all; you will need just soap and water for it, and the whole process will be done in less than 5 minutes.
4. Variety of colours
In the manufacturing process of quartz, the pigments are added to change its colour. For that reason, quartz has a very wide range of colours that is unmatched on the market.
5. Variety of patterns
During the manufacturing patterns can be also made. Quartz can, for that reason, look like other stones, namely marble and granite. The most common patterns are veining and granulation, but there are also combinations of the two.
6. Resistant to high temperatures
If you put away a still hot hair dryer on your bathroom work surfaces, they will handle it.
7. Durable
Quartz is one of the hardest stones in nature; it is ranked 7 out of 10 in the scale of hardest stones. Quartz will not break if you drop a heavy object on it, just be careful around the edges, as they can get chipped.
Cons
1. Sensitive to chemicals
You should avoid most of the cleaning agents used in the household, and always use soap and water. Cleaners that contain bleach or ammonia can damage quartz’s surface and lead to discolouration.
2. Heavy
Quartz is very dense and heavy material; some cabinets may require additional structural support, like the one under the sink.
3. Sensitive to UV rays
One of the components in quartz is resin, which is UV unstable. Constant exposure to UV rays may lead to discolouration.
The answer to the question of whether quartz is good for bathroom work surfaces is that it is. If you find a colour you like, you should definitely choose it. It is more affordable than other stones, which is another good reason to choose it. Investing in it is a smart choice because it will last you for a long time.
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