Quartz
Using Quartz in Interior Design
Quartz countertops have exploded in popularity as an alternative to granite, marble, and other natural stone surfaces. It’s a nearly indestructible material with unlimited color options.
At Midwest Rock Tops, we have a wide selection of quartz, so you’re sure to find an option that will be a gorgeous addition to your home.
Kitchen
Quartz is a great choice for kitchen countertops and backsplashes because it's highly stain-resistant and easy to clean. It is also durable and scratch resistant.
BATH
Quartz's non-porous surface resists moisture, stains, and bacteria, making it ideal for vanity tops, tub surrounds, shower walls, bathroom walls, floors, or windowsills.
Surrounds
Durability and heat resistance make quartz suitable for fireplaces, while its non-porous surface resists moisture and stains, making it ideal for tub surrounds.
Floors
Quartz flooring adds a sleek, polished look and comes in various colors and patterns. It's best suited for low- to moderate-traffic areas due to its slightly softer nature.
How to Care for Quartz Countertops
Unlike natural stone, quartz countertops are virtually maintenance free and don’t need to be sealed.
01
These countertops can resist stains from common spills, such as oil, coffee, wine, and juice, but should still be wiped up quickly.
02
For everyday cleaning, simply use a soft cloth and mild soap and water.
03
If you have a grease spot, use a degreasing and disinfectant that doesn’t contain bleach. Don’t use abrasive cleaning solutions or pads on quartz countertops.
Quartz Myths & Facts
Fact: While the quartz slabs used to make your countertops are engineered in a factory, the quartz in the countertops is natural. In fact, quartz countertops contain about 93% natural quartz, which is ground and then mixed with resin and pigments to produce the slabs.
Fact: One of the major advantages of quartz countertops is that they don’t have to be sealed like granite and marble. Because quartz is non-porous, adding a sealant is not required to prevent stains from liquid spills.
Fact: While they sound alike, they’re quite different. The biggest difference is that quartzite is a natural stone, while quartz is an engineered stone. Regarding style, quartzite offers coloring and patterns similar to marble and granite with a more one-of-a-kind appearance. Quartz, on the other hand, can be made to look like any stone, has a more uniform pattern throughout the slab, and offers the widest selection of colors. Finally, quartzite requires sealing like other natural stones, while quartz does not.
Fact: Quartz used to be the more expensive option, but now quartz and granite countertops are comparable in cost. Midwest Rock Tops offers a range of price points for both quartz and granite, so you’ll find a solution to match your budget.
About Quartz
Quartz is an engineered stone manufactured from about 93% crushed quartz mixed with about 7% pigment and resin. Your choice of colors and patterns is almost endless, with an appearance that mimics natural stone. Quartz is stain-resistant, making these countertops easy to maintain with no need for a sealant. It’s also non-porous, making it highly resistant to bacteria and mold.
Discover Transforming Countertop Options
Quartz Catalog
Midwest Rock Tops offers a variety of industry-leading quartz brands, including but not limited to:
- Aggranite®
- Colorquartz®
- Corian Quartz®
- Encore®
- Envi®
- Hanstone®
- Kiva®
- Levante®
- LinnStone®
- ONE Quartz®
- Pacific Surfaces®
- Pental Quartz®
- Q Quartz®
- Quartzway®
- Radianz®
- Silestone®
- StoneX®
- Trends®
- U Quartz®
- Vadara®
- Viatera by LX Hausys®
- Viva®
- Vicostone®
- Wilsonart®
