How Quartz Countertops Are Made

Quartz is one of the strongest materials on the planet, which makes it ideal for your new countertop space. The durability, customizability and beauty of quartz make it a designer's and a homeowner's dream.

Quartz Basics

Quartz is the second most commonly found mineral on earth, and some varieties of it are considered semi-precious gemstones. It forms a crystalline structure that usually is hexagonal in shape. Quartz forms with many different colors, but the most commonly used quartz for countertops is usually whitish or clear.

At the Quarry

Quartz is mined on every inhabited continent on earth. To get to the quartz, heavy machinery and explosives are used to break through any ground or stone blocking access. Once the quartz is exposed, mining is a simple process.

Grinding

Unlike other stone countertop materials, quartz does not come in large sheets, so manmade processing is necessary to make it into a solid slab. A fine grind allows for a more uniform appearance to the counter, whereas a larger grind allows the countertop to have more sparkle and depth.

Mixing with Resin

The ground up quartz is now mixed with a coloring agent and a small amount of resin to create a hard countertop surface. The amount of color and resin is minimal: only around 3% of a quartz countertop is anything other than pure quartz.

Slab Formation

Once mixing is complete, the quartz material is pressed into a mold and then cured in an oven. Molding can be customized to allow for the consumer to determine an edging style and the counter's dimensions.At this point, it already has a glossy finish and just needs whatever sink, stove, faucet or fixture holes made before installation.

Installation

Once the appropriate fixture holes have been made, your quartz countertop is ready to be installed in your home. Most quartz manufacturers only guarantee work that is professionally installed, so it is recommended that you have a professional install your new quartz countertop.

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