QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS | Are they THAT good?

[@hsdesignstudio]

There are so many nuances when it comes to how a countertop will ultimately act. One thing I forgot to bring up was finish. Whether a slab is polished, honed, leather, or matte, can all impact how it behaves. When it comes to porosity, it seems that any of the non-polished finishes tend to behave a little more erratically, with some taking on water spots, oily rings, or stains. I'd love to hear from those of you who have quartz, and HAVE had issues with staining/marking.

[@TheCalheart]

Thank you for this information. We are about to begin a full kitchen demo and renovation. My designer originally was thinking poured concrete, but has now switched to quartz. I am a Chef, but this is for my home kitchen. Because of my work schedule I definitely want something low maintenance and this seems to support her choice. Thanks!

[@hsdesignstudio]

No problem! If you want low to no maintenance and a solid countertop- quartz is tough to beat.

[@debramaginn8780]

Thanks for this video! Just yesterday we were looking at counter tops and I was overwhelmed and felt under educated and now I feel much better! Thank you so much!

[@hsdesignstudio]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad to hear it!

[@millieh.-nyc6537]

Great information! Thanks. Be well.

[@hsdesignstudio]

Thanks, you too Millie!

[@CJ-vq3gs]

Great information! Very informative and super presentation. So glad I came across your channel. 👏🏻👍🏻

[@hsdesignstudio]

Thanks very much! Stay tuned for the rest of the series 👍

[@jenniferhigber595]

I've been advised not to pace quartz countertops in a sunny kitchen or they will yellow over time.

[@hsdesignstudio]

This comes down to exposure and the type of windows you have. Direct UV rays can yellow quartz over time. However, most home windows are built in such a way that many of those UV rays are reflected as opposed to absorbed. I have yet to see a good manufacturers quartz countertop yellow indoors from light passing through windows. I have seen it happen in an outdoor kitchen (quartz is not recommended for outdoor use in this application).

[@mikesmith1802]

I was wondering if you could comment on how easy it is to repair each option. I have seen so many granite countertops with small chips on the edges. Even one with a large chunk out of it after a pipe wrench was dropped on it. I never hear about the chips being repaired but maybe they can be. I don't know if quartz would chip or if it could be repaired.

[@hsdesignstudio]

Thanks Mike- that is a great idea to add in for the upcoming videos. Quartz can definitely chip, typically at the edges and around the sink. You can also repair a chip in quartz, but it is quite the process involving several types of epoxy and sometimes chemical hardeners- something usually left to professionals. I have also seen people use superglue to fill/fix small chips to seal the unpolished area. However, most manufacturers also include a warranty with their quartz slabs and it may be covered under that. Some of those warranties are lifetime as well depending on the application.

[@daniellest-aubin7545]

Thanks so much for this info! I was wondering if quartz countertops can be refinished? I have a Cambria countertop and some workmen dropped some kind of glue on it. I tried to scrape it off and ended up dulling the areas where the glue was spilled. Now i have dull patches on it ugh! Can the whole thing be refinished or polished? Is this a DYI job?

[@hsdesignstudio]

Probably not a diy job unless you are quite comfortable with sanding and polishing pads, as well as a sander/grinder. In most cases repairs like this are worth calling a local fabricator for repairs.

[@pierro91bis]

What thickness would you recommend for granite and quartz ?

[@hsdesignstudio]

Hi Pierre- almost all of the quartz I use is 3cm (~1 1/4"). For granite it depends on the style/location, but most kitchen countertops are also at that 3cm.

[@allthingstaj1723]

My quartz has several chips on the edges 😢

[@sunandakhanna9936]

We're in the process of building a house. Would a kitchen measuring 11.5 feet by 17.5 feet be able to accomodate an island?

[@hsdesignstudio]

Hi Sunanda- it is tough to say without sitting down and looking at the room and layout. For some spaces, 12 feet is roughly the room needed to create enough spacing between an island and outer countertops.

[@sunandakhanna9936]

@@hsdesignstudio yes I understand.

[@denisemartin3603]

I read many comments, not here, that quartz stain easily with water???

[@hsdesignstudio]

I've never ever had a problem with that... there are different manufacturers, and some are better than others. Surface finish (polished, honed, leather) can also play a part in porosity and stain resistance.

[@denisemartin3603]

@@hsdesignstudio thank you...this seems like too much work or research. The salespeople don't seem to know any of this...ugh

[@hsdesignstudio]

@@denisemartin3603 no problem- cambria, Silestone, and LG Viatera, plus a few others are all top notch brands 👌

[@jupiternorthe1535]

I love your kitchen.

[@areegsiddig5925]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7dh6evaN-bgsU I think it's important to note that the material is banned in Australia because it's literally killing the workers.