The Common Misconceptions of Engineered Quartz Countertops
Many people like artificial quartz stone because of its wear-resistant and stain-resistant properties, and it is in high demand.
Quartz stone, a new green non-polluting building decoration stone, is increasingly being employed in the decorating sector, with a trend to replace the natural stone, artificial stone, and tile.
Where there are relatively high environmental standards for building home decorating materials, artificial quartz stone is the top choice! However, many people who utilize quartz stone daily have misconceptions!
1: Quartz stone statement misconception
Quartz stone is natural Usually this misconception stems from some manufacturer's artificial quartz stone is most commonly used in the kitchen countertop an example: 'generally, ask the sample countertop material, and will get such an answer: "This is quartz stone, this is artificial stone. The first impression is that quartz stone is a natural stone, not an artificial stone.
2: Artificial Quartz Stone is not easily broken during daily usage
There are numerous tactics and reviews on the Internet for buying quartz stone so that you can better grasp the performance of quartz stone: The scratch on the quartz stone countertop knife is not broken. The grease from the kitchen cannot get in. It is not a problem to place hot pots and pans directly on the countertop. However, everyone's heart was made misunderstanding: quartz stone automatically brain into an invincible body.
3: Different colors, antibacterial
There are a variety of quartz stone countertops on the market, with a wide range of styles and colors, some shiny and bright. Some people say that quartz stone is bright or not, different varieties. Some people also introduce that the darker the color of artificial stone, the worse the quality. Quartz stone itself should be colorless and transparent, and the various colors seen in the market now are artificially added. In the production process adding on the broken glass-type substances, can make the whole plate looks very shiny, "but this only affects the appearance, does not affect the quality of artificial quartz stone." And, the stone color shades also have nothing to do with their quality.
4: Myths about quartz stone
High-temperature objects placed directly or for an extended period on the surface will not be exposed to high temperatures and cause combustion because natural quartz made of quartz stone is completely flame retardant, but artificial stone and other countertops cannot be compared to the characteristics of high-temperature resistance. In everyday use, use a pot holder with rubber feet or place a heat-insulating cushion on the tabletop.
Make use of the counter as a cutting board.
Engineered Quartz is extremely hard and has excellent physical and chemical properties.
Quartz stone glossy surface is after more than 30 sophisticated polishing processes, quartz stone is finished with Mohs hardness of 7 or higher, and will not be scratched by a knife or spatula.
Although quartz stone is strong and long-lasting, using the countertop as a cutting board for an extended period will leave scratches in the stone surface crystallization. When cutting vegetables, please pad the cutting board.
Inadequate cleaning
Quartz stone is created under vacuum circumstances, with the surface as a single, dense non-porous composite material, and its quartz surface is resistant to kitchen acids and alkalis, among other things. However, if you do not clean it promptly after use, you are mistaken in believing that water will not damage the plate's surface. Because the water contains a lot of bleach and scale, staying in it for too long will cause the color of the countertop to change and affect its beauty.
5. Direct contact with potent chemicals
Consider the high density, acid and alkali resistance, chemical resistance, and ease of usage of quartz stone. Quartz stone is durable, although it should be avoided when exposed to harsh chemicals like de-painting agents, metal cleaners, and stove cleaning agents. Avoid using methylene chloride, acetone (nail polish remover), and strong acid cleaners. If you come into contact with any of the foregoing materials, immediately rinse the quartzite surface with soapy water. If your nails are stained with nail polish, use acetone-free cleaning solutions (such as Tenax or alcohol) and then rinse with water. Allow no heavy or sharp objects to directly strike the surface; also, do not rinse with cold water and then quickly scald with boiling water.
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