Quartz has long had a reputation as a durable, good-looking and low-maintenance material for kitchen worktops. Homeowners love its clean edges, stylish colours and strength – and its great versatility. And while quartz worktops typically comprise over 90% pure stone, they’re slow to stain, sag, crack or bend thanks to their non-porous nature. A new […]
Category Archives: Quartz
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There are many reasons why white quartz is becoming such a hot topic – and very popular – in modern kitchen design. Here, we look at some of them, and discuss how you can buy this material safely. Making your space bigger and brighter While dark materials make a room feel heavier and darker, white […]
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Worktops with ultra-compact surfaces (UCS) incorprorate a mix of glass, porcelain, natural minerals and quartz. These materials are subject to a pressure which is equivalent to thousands of tonnes, and heated in massive kilns at extremely high temperatures of more than 1,200°C. The process of making UCS worktops also involves a high-tech procedure known as […]
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Oct
Oct
A new safety kitemark-type programme now safeguards UK workers from the potentially deadly lung disease silicosis. It also reassures consumers that the worktops in their kitchen upgrades have been cut safely. Active since early summer 2026, the scheme addresses concerns about toxic dust which cutting engineered stone worktops (i.e. quartz) can cause. The UK’s Health […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
What to consider when choosing commercial kitchen worktops?
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Mar
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From high energy costs to food safety and hygiene, staffing issues and equipment, there’s always a huge amount to think about when running a commercial kitchen. One key decision is your choice of countrtop material. And it matters because it affects the style and functionality of your space, not to mention compliance with all relevant […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
Best kitchen layouts for optimising countertop space
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve made it your New Year’s resolution to revamp your kitchen, its layout should be a key consideration. And if you want to maximise available countertop areas, you’re certainly not alone. After all, making best use of space is vital in ensuring your kitchen functions smoothly. You don’t want to be struggling, for example, […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Top kitchen countertop trends for 2025 – what’s hot?
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Apr
Apr
The end of the year can be a time for reflection, and that goes for home décor as much as anything else. And if you’re considering revamping your kitchen, maybe even in time for Christmas, worktops are likely to feature as key elements of this space. Here are some thoughts on the trends for these […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
Ideas for refreshing your kitchen in 2025
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Mar
Mar
If the festive season has seen you spending more time at home than usual, and so has highlighted the fact that you could do with a new kitchen, you’re not alone. But fitting a whole room isn’t a cheap business. Equally, if you’re happy with your current layout, there may seem little point in changing […]
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Mar
Mar
While they’re often confused, in fact limestone, quartz and quartzite are all distinct natural materials. Here, we take a look at these stones and the differences between them. Quartz vs. quartzite Quartz is an engineered, man-made product manufactured in factories, combining resin, quartz and pigment in its make-up. When you combine ground quartz, resin and […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Limestone, Marble, Quartz, Worktop
How much overhang my kitchen countertop may have?
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Mar
Mar
If you’re overhauling your kitchen, there are a few key decisions you’ll need to make. These are likely to include thinking about your countertops. And nitty-gritty details will include the size of their overhang. In fact, this can affect your kitchen and its efficiency, plus the functionality of your worktops, so it’s more of an […]