9 Benefits of quartz countertops you must know

23 Jun.,2025

 

9 Benefits of quartz countertops you must know

Quartz countertops refer to cabinet countertops made of quartz stone, mostly made of broken glass and quartz sand. The advantages of quartz stone countertops are that they are wear-resistant and not afraid of scratches.

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1. Quartz countertops Manufacturing

First, the high-quality natural quartz sand is pulverized, followed by purification (this process removes metal impurities and avoids radioactivity of the product), and then mixes the raw materials, under vacuum conditions, quartz crystals (90%-94%), resin (6%) and trace pigments and other materials are made into large-scale plates through heterogeneous polymerization technology, and then the surface is polished and polished by more than 30 processes.

Up to 93% of quartz crystals are the main structure, so that the product retains the essence of quartz crystals. Its texture is harder and tighter, and it has the characteristics of wear resistance, pressure resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and anti-penetration incomparable with other decorative materials. The rich combination of colors gives it the texture of natural stone and a beautiful surface finish.

Quartz stone countertop is a brand-new decorative surface material made of quartz crystal ore, which is a combination of natural beauty and high technology. This quartz crystal ore itself has natural characteristics such as crystal clear, clear, beautiful tone, luxurious, high hardness, no deformation, no discoloration, strong toughness, no radioactivity, strong acid resistance, etc.

Quartz stone made of this raw material combines the advantages of many natural stones and artificial stones, and has been widely adopted and used by customers in most countries in the world, including Europe, America, Australia, the Middle East and other countries.

GL Top Stone Co., Ltd. is a Thailand quartz factory specialized in prefab quartz coutertops manufacturing, our quartz products have been exported in large quantities to the origin of quartz stone in Italy, the United States, Spain, Turkey, Portugal and other countries.

2. Quartz Countertops Features

  1. Anti-scratch

    The quartz plate is formed by vacuum vibration compression extrusion, and the quartz has reached a hardness of 6~7.5 Mohs. (Frederich Mohs, an Austrian mineralogist, created a hardness scale, which is an internationally recognized hardness test method. , 10 is the highest hardness, diamond is 10).

  2. Extremely high temperature resistant

    Quartz is resistant to high temperature, resin is not resistant to high temperature.Quartz coutertops not only provide beautiful appearance, but also could improve the fire performance and safety of project design.

  3. Natural stone texture

    Quartz stone contains 93% quartz stone crystals, so it feels very similar to stone, and quartz stone combines the advantages of natural stone and artificial acrylic. Therefore, from the perspective of color, it is richer than the real stone color, and there is almost no color difference.

  4. Strong anti-pollution, not easy to penetrate stains

    After dozens of complex surface treatment methods, its surface structure is extremely tight, the product is fine and non-porous, and the water absorption rate is almost zero; oil, sauce, tea, juice, coffee, acid, alkali and other substances used in general kitchens are not May penetrate, so it is extremely stain resistant.

  5. Antibacterial

    The surface layer and the inside of the quartz countertops are equally dense and uniform, without pores and gaps, plus a certain amount of built-in antibiotics, so it prevents the growth of bacteria, is safe and clean, and can be in direct contact with food and skin, which is beneficial to food hygiene and human health.

  6. Radiation free and environmental friendly

    Quartz stone is one of the most abundant inorganic materials in the world. Its SiO2 (silicon dioxide) content reaches more than 99.9%. During the processing, the radioactive elements such as heavy metals that are only harmful to the human body are strictly controlled. Within the allowable range (it contains a relatively small amount of radioactive elements such as heavy metals), its mining, use and processing will not cause adverse effects on the human body and the environment, so it will not have negative effects on food and human body.

  7. Consistent stone color, no fading, no discoloration

    Quartz stone is mainly composed of mineral pigments, so it is consistent with the color of the stone, and it is difficult to observe the color change with the naked eye without long-term local contrast irradiation under strong sunlight.

    GL Top Stone Co., Ltd.'s quarzt factory in Thailand applys automatic control equipment makes the unification rate of product color standards extremely high. During the long-term daily use indoors, the color and luster will not fade due to oxidation, aging, corrosion, contact with hot objects, etc.

  8. High toughness

    The thickness of the quartz stone countertops product reaches 20mm. Some of the countertops still use 15mm thickness, and even with the actual thickness of 13mm, which is easy to break under the influence of external force.

    If you want to learn more, please visit our website Inorganic quartz stone manufacturer.

    GL Top Stone Co., Ltd.'s quartz stone has been synchronized with world-renowned brands, and has been inspectioned raw materials, processing and product quality to make its cracking coefficient reach 0.3%.

  9. Easy maintenance, once and for all, cost-effective

    With excellent physical and chemical properties, quartz coutoper tops can be cleaned with any cleaning agent, even with any neutral agent with pH value.

    Permanent use, with once and for all the wonderful. High added value, although the price is relatively high on the surface, its material value, processing value, service value, environmental protection and hygiene, convenience of use and aesthetics all have extremely high added value.

A testing report of quartz stone countertopsSerial numberTest itemsResult1Gloss332Moh's hardnessGrades 6-83degree of wear3.19x10-3g/cm24water absorption0.02%5ball impact225g steel ball with a drop of 610mm without cracks and fragments after impact6Bending strength43.7MPa7chemical resistanceNo apparent damage to the surface8Resistant to cigarette burnsNo open flame, smoldering, burning marks will not affect the use of the product and can be restored by polishing9High temperature resistanceNo cracks, cracks, blistering, chromatic aberration, etc. on the surface10contamination resistancePollution index 49 Maximum stain depth 0.04mm12Radiation Internal Exposure Index 1.0not detected13Radiation External Exposure Index 1.30.0 ( + )14Radionuclide specific activity (Bq/kg)226Ra

3. Quartz Countertops Applications

High-quality green environmental protection materials, soft and elegant in color, high quality and low price, are the best choice for green buildings, used for kitchen countertops, dining counters, bathroom countertops, window sills, bar counters, interior and exterior walls, floors, etc.,

Our Thailand made quartz countertops suitable for apartments, office buildings, Wide range of requirements in different fields such as shopping malls, hotels, subway stations, airports, hospitals, libraries, etc.

4. Other material for countertops 

The cabinet countertop material has undergone several breakthroughs, from cement board, ceramic tile surface, wood board, veneer fireproof board, natural slate, stainless steel, to today's most used quartz stone. Cement board, tile surface, wood board, etc. are eliminated by the market because of their many shortcomings. We will not talk about it here. Next, we will summarize the advantages and disadvantages of several countertop materials on the market:

Fireproof board table

The base material of the fireproof board table is MDF, and the finish is fireproof board. Thickness: 4mm, colorful and diverse, fireproof, moisture-proof, oil-resistant and easy to clean. However, the compression resistance, scratch resistance, hardness and environmental protection can not meet the requirements, and the service life is short, so it will gradually be eliminated by the market.

Stainless steel countertops

Durable and easy to clean. However, the single color of stainless steel countertops makes people feel unapproachable and warm, and lacks the warmth of the family. It is no longer popular under the popular home atmosphere that emphasizes individuality and advocates returning to nature.

Artificial stone countertops

The artificial stone countertops currently on the market are mainly made of unsaturated resin or acrylic resin, adding fillers, pigments, and pressing with a vacuum defoaming plane, and even some manufacturers are made of hand-paste resin and stone powder. Its main features are colorful and strong plasticity, but it has poor scratch resistance, insufficient hardness, no natural feeling, and is not ideal in terms of antibacterial and environmental protection.

The quartz coutertops price is slightly higher than that of artificial stone. Due to the quartz countertop, the hardness is too strong, it is not easy to process, and the shape has not many options.

Natural stone

Although natural stone has natural texture and is more beautiful, natural marble cannot meet the requirements of pollution resistance, environmental protection, toughness, high temperature resistance, etc. Mainly because natural stone has pores, it is easy to penetrate into the texture, it is difficult to clean, and natural marble is brittle, so it cannot be used to make countertops more than 1 meter, and it will break when the temperature changes sharply. In addition, natural stone has strong radioactivity. will cause harm to the human body.

5. Quartz Countertop Maintenance

Do not place high temperature or hot pot directly or for a long time on the countertop

Hot pans, pots, or other utensils that are too hot directly from the stove or oven, microwave oven, etc., can cause damage to the countertop.

Try to avoid scratching the table with sharp objects during operation

No matter what kind of countertop you choose, you should cut vegetables and cook food on the cutting board. In addition to avoiding knife marks and damage to the blade, it can also achieve better cleaning and hygiene.

Keep the countertop as dry as possible

Keep the countertop clean, try not to soak or accumulate water on the countertop for a long time, and keep the countertop clean and dry.

Strictly prevent corrosive chemicals from contacting the table

Try to avoid contact with the relevant corrosive chemicals on the countertop in daily life. If you accidentally come into contact with them, immediately wash the surface with plenty of soapy water or consult relevant professionals.

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Comparison of Quartz and Porcelain Countertops |Sintered stone ...

Comparison of Quartz and Porcelain Countertops |Sintered stone wholesalers

By DiTuo Sintered stone Kitchen countertop renovation, many people in the choice of countertop material, will use quartz stone, after all, this is the mainstream popular choice, even most contractors are used as a standard.



In the last few years, one material that has started to come into the limelight is sintered stone. Sintered stone (ceramic slabs) is a material that can be used not only to replace ceramic tile flooring, but also as backsplashes and furniture countertops, and kitchen countertops are no exception.


Because of this, many people compare the two materials when it comes to remodeling, not knowing whether to go with the usual quartz stone of the past or try using Sintered stone, which is very popular today. Is it actually a good idea to replace quartz stone with Sintered stone? What is the difference between the two when used as kitchen countertops?



Quartz stone, it is actually a man-made stone, the main raw material is quartz crystals and resin, this artificial stone, used to do countertops, the advantages of a number of, but it is difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake, the price gap is too large!

Secondly, quartz stone has a rich and good-looking texture color, to a certain extent, restore the advantages of natural stone. What's more, good quality quartz stone, high hardness, wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, high temperature resistant, good flame retardant, strong anti-pollution.

However, quartz stone also has some defects, it can not do seamless, poor densification, so the ability to resist dirt is poor, after a long time, the surface is easy to aging, and even seepage color seepage, and its high temperature resistance is only about 300 degrees, weather resistance is poor, easy to heat expansion and contraction problems.



Sintered stone, the main raw materials are silica, inorganic clay, feldspar powder and other materials, after a number of procedures, pressed by more than 30,000 tons of presses, and high-temperature firing, and then finally according to the use of the scene of the depth of processing.

Sintered stone, rich and varied styles, there are imitation stone, imitation wood grain, imitation metal, imitation cement, the value is very high.

Moreover, Sintered stone has high hardness, wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, fire-resistant and heat-resistant, acid and alkali resistant, weather-resistant, waterproof and seepage-proof, anti-bacteria and stain-resistant, strong processability, and diversified applications, which can be used in various spaces in the family.

With such a comparison above, we can find that Sintered stone is indeed better than quartz stone, there is no doubt about that.

First, Sintered stone is a food-grade material
You know, the most important thing we need to consider in the kitchen is food safety and hygiene and other issues, Sintered stone, this material, with antibacterial properties, can be in direct contact with the food, do not have to worry about hygiene, while quartz stone can not do this.

Second, Sintered stone high hardness, wear-resistant and scratch-resistant
Inside our home the most sharp and hard places, certainly to count the kitchen, such as kitchen knives, cookware pots and pans, etc., in daily life, less inevitably there will be some cuts and collision.

Kitchen countertops with Sintered stone, you do not have to worry about these problems, quartz stone because the hardness is not as hard as Sintered stone, so the kitchen countertops choose Sintered stone will be more appropriate.

Third, Sintered stone is easy to clean and stain resistant
Kitchen more fumes and dirt, is our family health cleaning in the “key area”, Sintered stone has a very good stain resistance and easy to clean, used to do kitchen countertops, can reduce the difficulty and burden of us in cleaning.

Fourth, Sintered stone fire resistance to high temperatures
Quartz stone has a certain fire resistance to high temperatures, but these capabilities are far less than Sintered stone. Kitchen often need to make fire cooking, hot dishes pots and pans sometimes have to be placed on the kitchen counter, with quartzite, there is a release of toxic substances in the heat or melting and other hidden dangers. On the contrary, Sintered stone does not have these problems, fire-resistant and high temperature, safe, environmentally friendly and healthy.