ENGINEERED STONE WORKSURFACES
Quartz Worktops
Granite House supplies premium quartz worktops for kitchens, bathrooms and commercial projects across the UK. With over 22 years of experience templating, fabricating and fitting engineered quartz worktops, we hold one of the largest in-stock ranges in the North West. Browse our full quartz worktop collection below, or book a free no-obligation quote. Financing Available
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Why Choose Quartz Worktops?
Quartz worktops are the perfect choice of kitchen worktop for those seeking absolute durability combined with high-end, luxury aesthetics. A man-made product, quartz is an engineered material that features a ratio of natural quartz, adhesives and a variety of other materials (typically granite, marble and other natural stones).
Quartz Worktops
WHAT IS QUARTZ?
Quartz is a common mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. After feldspar, it is the second most abundant rock-forming mineral on Earth.
Quartz has many different varieties, which vary in colour and composition. Clear quartz, also known as rock crystal, is the most common type of quartz whilst other varieties include amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, smoky quartz, and milky quartz.
Quartz is used in many industries, including electronics, jewellery, construction and of course, worktop fabrication. It has a variety of applications due to its durability and resistance to heat and chemicals.
Why Choose Quartz?
Features of Quartz Worktops
Aesthetics
Quartz worktops are available in a wide range of colours and styles so that you can find the perfect match for your kitchen, no matter what theme or colour palette you’re aiming for. Whether you’re after a classic white or a bold colour, there’s a quartz worktop available to suit your taste. If you’re thinking about installing a new worktop in your kitchen, quartz is definitely worth considering. Quartz is a durable and stylish option that offers great practical features whilst also offering high-end, versatile looks.
Non-Porous
Due to the non-porous properties of quartz worktops, they’re highly resistant to stains. So if you spill something likely to stain other types of worktops, a quick clean-up job will ensure that your quartz worktop remains free of any permanent marks and stains.
In addition to being stain-resistant, the non-porous qualities of quartz worktops help to prevent the growth of bacteria. Since bacteria often grow in the cracks of a kitchen worktop, having a non-porous surface prevents this from happening, making quartz worktops a safer, healthier option for those who are constantly cooking.
Low Maintenance
Unlike marble worktops, quartz worktops require very little maintenance and don’t need sealing like other types of kitchen worktops. Mainly due to their non-porous qualities, the scratch resistance, stain resistance and heat resistance of quartz worktops make them perfect for busy kitchens that are frequently in use. Any spillages can be easily cleaned and the impact from knives will more likely blunt the blade than scratch the worktop.
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Quartz worktops are an engineered product, typically around 90% crushed natural quartz combined with resins, pigments and other materials. That mix is what gives quartz its consistency in colour and pattern, along with its non-porous, hard-wearing finish. We’ve broken the full make-up and benefits down in our guide to the benefits of quartz worktops.
Quartz wins on durability, low maintenance, hygiene (it’s non-porous so bacteria can’t get in) and consistency of finish. The main trade-offs are limited heat resistance compared to granite, sensitivity to direct UV in some products, and the fact that you don’t get the one-of-a-kind veining you’d get with natural stone. There’s a fuller breakdown in our post on the pros and cons of quartz worktops.
No, that’s one of the big advantages over natural stone. Because quartz is non-porous, it doesn’t need sealing now or ever. You’ll just need to keep up with normal cleaning and avoid a few specific products and habits, all of which we cover in our ultimate guide to maintaining quartz worktops.
Quartz is engineered, granite and marble are natural. That means quartz gives you predictable colour and pattern with very low maintenance, whereas granite gives you exceptional heat resistance and a unique slab every time, and marble offers unmatched elegance with more upkeep. If you’re weighing up natural versus engineered, our explainer on natural stone vs engineered stone compares them side-by-side.
The two most common thicknesses are 20mm and 30mm, with 12mm available for sleeker contemporary looks (often via our Opus 12mm range). Each has implications for cost, edge profiles, weight and overhang support. We’ve covered this in detail in our guide to the best thickness for a kitchen worktop.
Quartz handles moderate heat well, but it’s not bulletproof against very hot pans straight off the hob. The resin binders can be damaged by sudden temperature shocks, so always use trivets or heat pads. Our maintaining quartz worktops guide goes into detail on protecting the surface.
