What is Quartzite?
Quartzite is a natural stone with high quartz content, giving it a fantastic shimmering quality that brings a sense of movement and energy. While it can have several hues, the most common quartzite slabs are predominantly white or gray.
What are the Pros of Quartzite?
- This countertop doesn’t break down in sunlight, making it an excellent option for outdoor kitchens.
- It is more durable than marble, and as a harder stone, it is difficult to damage and wears very well over time.
- It is naturally heat and bacteria-resistant.
- If you don’t like the dark flecks of granite, you can choose this option, which is just as strong as granite.
- There is a lot of depth and dimension in the stone, its beauty unparalleled by any man-made surface.
- Due to its hardness, Quartzites are not likely to be etched by acidic foods.
What are the Cons of Quartzite?
- Quartzite is another porous stone, so it requires a sealant.
- Like granite, harder than marble, Quartzite is more scratch and stain resistant than other natural stones. However, we recommend using a cutting board to avoid impacting the sealant.
How to Care and Maintain Quartzite
Quartzite is low-maintenance.
- Daily cleaning can be handled simply with mild dish soap and water.
- Avoid citrus cleaners as they will expedite the wearing off of the sealer’s coat.
- Quartzite is a very hard, durable stone requiring little TLC.
- Since quartzites are a natural stone they are porous (just not as porous as marble!), and will require sealing.
- We will apply a sealer when we fabricate your countertops.
- Once the sealer wears off, re-applying a fresh coat of sealer is an easy DIY task.
- No need to hire a professional to re-seal your stone!
The Best Uses of Quartzite
- You can use quartzite just like any other natural stone.
- The only difference is that you can use quartzite outside (with either a honed or antiqued finish).
