Helpful Sites Granite Counters Granite Gallery Home Upgrades Flooring Info Page Polished Conrete   Technistone Quartz Countertops Techistone Care Quartz Countertop Care and Use Technistone is 99.9% solid and nearly impossible to stain. Residue on the surface appearing as a stain is most often topical. These topical stains are easily removed with a white nonabrasive scrubber and any one of the many household cleaners available today (i.e. Mr Clean, 409, Simple Green, Fantastic, etc.). Technistone is heat and scorch resistant and under normal cooking conditions is not affected. A hot pot accidentally placed on Technistone momentarily , (though not recommended or guaranteed), is unlikely to cause the surface any harm. Exposure to extended or extreme heat can affect the beauty of any surface. To ensure optimum performance, excessive heat must be avoided. Technistone requires the use of trivets and/or hot pads when using electric countertop cooking devices or when placing hot pots or pans on the countertop. Your Technistone countertop is extremely durable. Follow these simple guidelines and it will remain beautiful and trouble-free for years to come. Uses RESIDENTIAL: Kitchen Countertops, Islands and Table Tops, Bathroom Vanities, Tub and Shower Surrounds. RESTAURANTS: Dining Tables, Bar Tops, Vanities, Partitions, Walls, Food Preparation and Serving Areas. FAST FOOD INDUSTRY: Table Tops, Serving Preparation and Beverage Station 1bps. HOSPITALITY: Work Tops and Sterile Prep Areas.   Technistone Quartz colors and patterns Technistone is made with natural quartz materials. Because of the random variation in nature, the color, patterns, particulate shapes, sizes and shade will vary. These variations are an inherent characteristic of all quartz products and are to be expected. These variations in no way effect the performance of Technistone. Technistone Characteristics Heat Resistant Scratch Resistant High Gloss Shine Stain Resistant Consistency in Color Chemical Resistant 10 Year Warranty Technistone Quartz Countertops installed in residential applications have a limited 10 year warranty from the date of installation. This warranty guarantees Technistone countertops to be free from any manufacturing defects during this period. All warranty claims must be inspected and approved for warranty by an authorized Technistone representative to insure installation is in compliance with Technistone USA Inc.'s fabrication and installation specifications. Damage caused by negligence, abuse, and/or extreme heat is not covered under this warranty.