Introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of quartz stone cabinet countertops and identification methods

The main material of quartz stone countertops is quartz, which is another affordable and durable countertop material following artificial stone. Let's take a look at the maintenance knowledge of quartz stone cabinet countertops and the introduction of the advantages and disadvantages of quartz stone cabinet countertops.

Advantages of Quartz Stone Cabinet Countertops

1. It is not scratched

Quartz stone has its quartz content As high as 93%, quartz crystal is a natural mineral whose hardness is second only to diamond in nature. Its surface hardness can be as high as 7.5 on the Mohs scale, which is much greater than sharp tools such as knives and shovel used in the kitchen and will not be scratched by it.

2. No pollution

Quartz stone is a dense and non-porous composite material manufactured under vacuum conditions. Its quartz surface is excellent for kitchen acid and alkali. Anti-corrosion ability, the liquid substances used in daily use will not penetrate the inside. The liquid placed on the surface for a long time only needs to be wiped with a rag with clean water or a cleaning agent such as clean and bright. If necessary, the residual material on the surface can be scraped off with a blade .

3. Non-toxic and non-radiation

The surface of the quartz stone is smooth, flat and no scratches are retained. The dense and non-porous material structure makes bacteria have no place to hide and can be in direct contact with food ,safe and non-toxic.

4. Not burning

Natural quartz crystal is a typical refractory material, its melting point is as high as 1300 degrees, and the quartz stone made of 93% natural quartz is completely flame-retardant. It burns due to exposure to high temperatures, and it also has high temperature resistance that is unmatched by artificial stone and other countertops.

5. Not worn out

The shiny and bright surface of quartz stone has undergone more than 30 complex polishing processes, which will not be scratched by a knife or penetrated by liquid substances. , No yellowing and discoloration will occur, and daily cleaning only needs to be rinsed with water, which is simple and easy. Even after a long period of use, its surface is as bright as a newly installed countertop, without maintenance and maintenance.

Disadvantages of quartz stone countertops

The price is slightly higher than that of artificial stone. Due to the quartz stone countertops, the hardness is too strong, difficult to process, and the shape is too single.

Identify the quality of quartz stone countertops

1. The quartz stone with good weight is produced by the high pressure of the press, and the quartz stone with poor weight The stone is pressed by a heavy-duty press for casting and production. The density of the plate is higher, so the quartz stone of the same size will be heavier. The quartz stone content also ranges from 80% to 94%. The higher the quartz content, the better the quality of the quartz stone countertops.

2. The thickness of quartz stone for cabinet countertops is 1.2 cm and 1.5 cm. Because quartz stone has high hardness but is more brittle than artificial stone, it is recommended to use 15 cm thick quartz stone, but many manufacturers actually The real plates produced by the edge ball are only 14% or even 13.5%. Responsible manufacturers will not save this 1%. Therefore, it is recommended not to buy quartz stone countertops that do not really reach 15%.

3. Scrape the quartz stone with hard objects such as keys. The main component is quartz sand. Quartz sand is also silicon dioxide. In nature, the hardness is basically second only to diamonds. If it is a really good quartz stone, there will only be a line after scraping with the key, and it will be less obvious after scrubbing. Quartz stone countertops containing calcium powder and other inferior materials will have marks and white powder after being scratched with a key.

If you do not have the above conditions or items in your hands, you can also use soy sauce to test. Soy sauce on a good quartz stone countertop will not bleed for a few days. Inferior quartz stone countertops bleed in one day.