Quartz
Is an engineered stone countertop product. Quartz consists of name brands such as DuPont Zodiac, LG Viatera, Cambria, Hanstone, Silestone. This is a manmade product made up of 93% quartz stone particles mixed with resin.
Price range $75-$125 per sq/ft.
Pros– It is very easy to care for as it requires less maintenance than natural stone. It is non-porous, stain resistant, bacteria resistant and no sealing is required. It will not chip or crack under most circumstances.
Cons– You cannot place hot pots directly on the surface. Product seams may be noticeable with lighter colors and certain colors can discolor in direct sunlight over time.
Great article! I’m looking to redo my kitchen this year and it’s nice to know my options outside of granite and quartz. I like to see the pro and cons of each in one spot!
I am glad you found it useful Pamela! Good luck with your kitchen project.
This article really helps me to make a decision for my kitchen countertops. My favorite is soapstone.
Thank you for sharing,
Kippi
What a great choice! I love that you can simply sand away any imperfections on Soapstone 🙂