WHAT IS QUARTZ?

Quartz is the fourth-hardest natural material known to man, with only diamond, sapphire and topaz being stronger. Our stones are 93% natural and, as you can imagine, this makes the kitchen worktop extremely durable, as it is scratch and heat resistant. This makes it a solid surface. They also have resin and colours added to ensure you have a quality countertop that needs little care and looks great.

Why our stones could be for you?

Being man-made, our product comes in a huge range of colours and, as it is factory controlled, you can rely on the consistency of colour. There are mottled as well as single colours available and quartz worktops are available in a number of finishes. We turn Quartz slabs into bespoke-shaped countertops that are honed to accompany your sinks and taps. We have also made special countertops for those who are looking to add a bar in their home.

Depending on the type you choose, it may be possible to match your floor tiles to your worktop so if this is something you want, talk to us and we will advise you.

We stock a huge series of bespoke quartz kitchen worktops in the UK from which you can select yours, and we tailor for all tastes and all budgets. To get an idea of what the pattern and the flecks look like on the countertops, we believe that it would be best if you visit our showroom. You will find it much easier to decide what will work, and we can advise and supply you with samples. We will also provide you with a quote and more information about the service included.

We supply a huge range of brands, colours, finishes and styles available. This can include black, grey and even white quartz worktops.

Surrey Marble and Granite work with industry-leading manufacturers such as Cosentino and many more approved stockists and manufacturers such as Caesarstone, Okite,  Silestone, Arena Stone, Compac, and Cimstone.

Taking Care of your Kitchen Countertop

Not only can quartz look extremely similar to granite, but it is also easy to care for and is extremely hygienic, due to its non-porous nature, which means bacteria that is unable to breed on the surfaces of the countertops. Compared to marble, quartz has a high resistance to abrasive materials such as lemon juice, vinegar, red wine and cooking oil that would affect granite because it is half-porous.

When it comes to cleaning, it requires very little maintenance, in fact, it is probably the easiest to keep clean and care for compared to other materials used for quartz kitchen worktops. By simply wiping the countertop with a damp cloth and using another soft cloth to dry will do the job. For any other spills that may dry on work surfaces using a scourer or, in the worst-case scenario, using a sharp knife will remove the spill. Despite what you may think, the stone won’t be affected by scratching and the surface will not be damaged.

If you are looking for more information regarding how to clean your kitchen worktops, do not worry. Have a look at our top tips for cleaning quartz.

Difference between Quartz Kitchen Worktops and Granite 

Quartz and granite are two of the toughest natural materials and are excellent choices for kitchen sides.  The biggest difference between quartz and granite is the engineering process of the stones.  Our Quartz worktops in the UK are man-made, whereas granite is a hundred per cent natural. This makes quartz have distinct advantages over granite, in terms of what can be done with them.  If you would like to know more about the differences between quartz and granite we have put together a guide that you can follow here.