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 quartz worktops just help your room feel more open, even if your cabinetry is not in the lightest shade. So you get to enjoy the sensation of having more space without the need for major renovation works.
A flexible design
You’ll also find white quartz a highly versatile material which complements almost any cabinet colour. And if you alter your lights or cupboards, for example, you won’t then also need to change your worktops, making white quartz a good all-round, long-term choice.
It’s not just available in plain white
If you thought white quartz came in just one shade, or would look almost sterile or rather plain and basic, think again. Some types come with marble-style veins, for example, others with soft, speckled patterns. So you get style as well as substance.
An affordable alternative to natural stone
They’re still investment pieces but, typically, quartz worktops costs less than those in natural stone such as granite or marble. Yet this material still has outstanding quality and elegance. At the same time, unlike natural stone, you don’t need to seal it, plus it’s generally easy to look after. And you can do most of the basic upkeep yourself.
Not only that, but its hygienic, non-porous surface resists staining and bacteria. Meanwhile, low water absorption keeps moisture-related issues at bay.
So it’s perhaps hardly surprising that quartz has become a ‘go-to’ solution for contemporary kitchens, with a great variety of options to choose from.
Buying white quartz safely
There have been many reports of silicosis, a long-term lung disease, which can affect workers who cut quartz for kitchens. But, this year, the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued fresh guidance on safe working practices with this engineered stone. At the same time, many retailers are now part of a new kitemark scheme, so you can buy worktops which have been made safely – just check with your manufacturer first.
Get in touch with Royal Stone Care
Royal Stone Care provides quartz worktop repair and restoration services, across the UK. We come out to quartz cleaning jobs promptly, and have comprehensive public liability insurance. What’s more, our staff are all highly skilled and trained. Get in touch today for a free quote and we’ll take it from there.
