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New countertop option combines synthetic and stone Kitchen countertops get abused. They must be able to stand up to scalding heat and razer-sharp knives. Countertops are traditionally made of either plastic products or natural stone. Both surfaces come with drawbacks. A new product called quartz is perhaps the most durable surface to date. Quartz is a combination of natural stone and a synthetic product that combines to produce a product that is as close to a perfect countertop as there is, according to Rachal Johnson, office manager at Customform Countertops in Orem. "Quartz is consistent in color. It is also dense and nonporous, with no sealing required," Johnson says. "Quartz has excellent strength and durability, and is heat-, scratch- and stain-resistant." Quartz can be cut and fit to meet requirements with precision, uniformity and consistency, according to Johnson. Installers also have a less obvious seam in the finished product. Quartz is becoming a favorite countertop material over natural stone because natural stone may not be stain resistant and is more likely to chip or crack. Homeowners can expect quartz to be similarly priced to quality granite. |
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