ENGINEERED QUARTZ WORKTOPS
Engineered Quartz is a man-made material. The material is fabricated by crushing natural quartz minerals and mixing them with resins, polymers and pigments, then moulding, compressing and heating to create slabs.
Not only does this produce a highly durable surface but also eases the maintenance of the surface. Engineered Quartz comes in a large selection of colours and patterns - from plain surfaces, granite and marble look-alikes, to bright bold colours. Since it is formed through an engineering process it is much easier to keep up with industry trends.
Colours and patterns are always evolving to fit the demands of the market. If consistency and durability are key in your search then Engineered Quartz should be at the top of your list.
Slab variation..
Slight differences will occur between Quartz slabs as the patterns may vary slightly due to particle structure, or due to small spots and faints, that can occur naturally due to the natural minerals that are a part of the compound.
highly stain resistant..
Quartz has low porosity and does not require the use of surface sealants. Quartz is highly stain-resistant, but as with all surfaces, spills should be removed as soon as possible especially highly coloured food and liquids.
UV Rays..
The majority of Quartz is not resistant to direct UV (however there are certain colours that are) and therefore should not be used in external settings in direct sunlight. Glass is sufficient in reducing UV rays so damage does not occur indoors.
HOT POTS & PANS..
Quartz is not resistant to high heat levels, so trivets should be used at all times. This sounds odd, but the resins used in the material may be affected by heat.
Highly scratch resistant..
Quartz is highly resistant to scratching but we would always recommend a chopping board, knives will become blunt cutting directly on the surface!
WEIGHT & SUPPORT..
Engineered Quartz is a strong material, but as a worktop, it is only supported at the edges by the kitchen carcass. Joins and cut-outs can be weaker points and the surface is not designed to support the weight of a person. Do not stand or sit on your surface or place very heavy objects on weaker points.
be careful..
Dropping a heavy or sharp object onto an Engineered Quartz surface may cause it to chip or crack.
care & maintenance..
For daily care of your surface wipe with a moist, soft cloth with either a dilute, mild soapy solution - such as liquid dish soap. Rinse cloth, wring out & then wipe over the surface again to clear any traces of soap. Buff with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. Never use highly abrasive cloth or scouring pads (however white soft scourers can be used gently for agitation of stubborn stains).
Remove spills as soon as you possibly can, by blotting away with a kitchen towel. The longer the spill sits on the surface the increased risk of it penetrating the surface.
Avoid using highly aggressive cleaning agents such as oven/grill cleaners and dishwater polishing agents that have high alkaline/pH levels (pH 8.5 or higher), abrasive scrubs and cleaners that contain either soft or hard abrasive particles and cleaners that contain xylene, toluene, potassium hydroxide or caustic soda.
Specific Quartz cleaners are available, being specifically formulated for use on man made Quartz surface. The WFF always recommends seeking further cleaning instructions from individual suppliers for their care and maintenance guide.
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