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Quartz Countertops - Zodiaq, Cambria, Silestone & More
Quartz Countertops
 The process to convert quartz to a slab/countertop was patented by Breton, an
Italian company, and is used by all companies which manufacture engineered stone. This manufacturing process uses raw quartz crystals ranging in size from coarse grains to the size of
rock salt. Once the quartz is ground and selected, the crystals are combined with bonding agents (resin) and color, then heated and vibro-compacted to form an impenetrable surface. The
resulting slabs are a matrix of 93% quartz and 7% resin binders and pigments ... free of fissures and cracks, and impervious to water, moisture, or bacteria.
Industry wide, all quartz countertops are made with 93 percent quartz or they cannot claim the
hardness, durability, or impermeability of a true quartz surface. The prescribed mixture results in a product that is non-porous, exceedingly durable, and more than twice as strong as granite and
less likely to break during fabrication.
Quartz Countertops Facts
Popular name brands for quartz countertops are listed below
 DuPont Zodiaq
is an advanced composite material made of 93% quartz, a DuPont proprietary binding polymer and pigments developed for one purpose: to create a new material with its own depth, character and a
unique aesthetic, suggesting a sense of enlightened luxury and an attitude of bold sophistication. With a cool, fresh, sparkling look, Zodiaq catches and reflects light, capturing the radiance of quartz
crystal. Zodiaq also has unusual clarity and consistency of color, qualities that offer great potential for both horizontal and vertical
applications. Zodiaq is the original quartz surface material made by DuPont.
More Zodiaq countertops info
 Cambria's
Discover the warmth and richness that can only be found in natural quartz surfaces – where elegance and beauty meet function and lasting durability. With an endless palette of dazzling colors
showcasing the depth and character of natural quartz, you'll see why more and more homeowners are asking for Cambria by name. With Cambria, you'll add warmth and beauty plus the strength and durability
that can only be found in natural quartz. Your dream home begins with Cambria. More Cambria countertops info
 Silestone
is natural quartz created for today's homes. Utilizing a revolutionary process, Silestone offers you over 60 colors, exceptional textures and variety of finishes. Also, multi-dimensional functionality
makes Silestone quartz a cleaner, safer surface for your home. Silestone offers the unique combination of built-in Microban antimicrobial product protection, National Sanitation Foundation
certification and GREENGUARD indoor air quality certification. Microban protection inhibits the growth of microbes such as odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew.
More Silestone countertops info
 CaesarStone
had the revolutionary idea of using quartz - one of nature's hardest materials - to create a brand new surfacing product in 1987. Superior to other manufactured and stone surfaces,
CaesarStones' extraordinary physical properties soon became internationally recognized, establishing a new product genre in the industry. Today, CaesarStone offers two products - CaesarStone -
the original quartz stone surfacing material and Concetto - the stone surface made from individually cut semi-precious stones. CaesarStone
is the original quartz-based engineered stone primarily used for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities.
More about CaesarStone countertops info See new Caesarstone Colors
 Legacy
is at home as a high performance countertop in your dream kitchen, as a magnificent tub or shower surround, in the master bedroom, bath or as a stunning family room floor that can take all that
a typical family can deliver over many years of active living.
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 Technistone Countertops Technistone was developed specifically for the Kitchen and Bath industry with today's sophisticated homeowners
desires and needs in mind. Depending on your life style or commercial application, quartz countertops may be a better choice than granite.
More Technistone counterops info here
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