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5 Reasons to Avoid Quartzite Countertops

Gary Cripps March 22, 2021 4 min read
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Release date: 22. March 2021 Shana Yuri.

There are many types of countertops on the market today, and it can be surprisingly difficult to choose between them.

If you’re upgrading your countertop or building a new home, you’ve probably noticed people talking about quartz countertops versus glass countertops.

Quartz and quartzite are not the same thing, but many people don’t know that. Because they are not made of the same material, they wear differently, are manufactured differently and are maintained differently.

Quartzite is similar to bad quartz, and you should avoid it for a number of reasons.

Click here to learn more about Caesarstone’s high-quality products, and read on to discover why quartz is the perfect alternative to quartzite.

A. Reasons to avoid quartzite countertops

Quartzite may be beautiful, but it has few, if any, advantages over quartzite. Remember that you will be installing these materials as countertops.

Concert plans must be able to withstand spills, stains, heat, cold and other stresses. Choosing an impractical countertop material is just a matter of time.

1. Highly porous quartzite

Quartzite is made from the sand that accumulates on sand dunes and forms sandstone. These sand layers are compressed and form a light grey or white stone. The stone may contain inclusions of red, blue and green. Due to the nature of its formation, quartzite is highly porous.

This means that quartzite is permeable to liquids, bacteria and any other substance spilled on it. Stains and damage are all too common with quartzite countertops, especially in the kitchen.

What’s the point of having a countertop that catches every drop of red wine, every bacteria or piece of sand and dirt that comes in contact with it?

Quartzite is much stronger than quartzite because it is an industrial product. This means it is more durable, stronger and much less porous than quartzite. It is also much easier to seal than quartzite, making it an ideal alternative to quartzite in almost every respect.

2. Quartzite for polishing

Because quartzite is a natural stone, it requires more maintenance than an industrial product like quartz. Quartzite becomes dull or cloudy over time and sometimes needs to be sanded to remove flakes, cracks and other abrasions. The entire area must then be closed off for protection.

Quartz countertops wear out every 1 to 2 years. Quartz countertops do not need to be resealed or polished as often, which is another example of their superiority over quartzite.

Quartz glass can still be scratched or scraped, but it is a much harder material and is much less likely to show this type of wear. You may need to polish and refinish a quartz countertop once in your lifetime, whereas with a quartzite countertop you will need to do it every year.

3. Quartzite has to be cut to size

Quartzite, like most natural stones, is more difficult to work with during installation. Custom shapes are more difficult to achieve with quartzite and require specially trained professionals to install these countertops.

You may also have to buy more hardware than you actually need, if the tile you bought is not perfect.

Since quartz is manufactured, you can buy exactly the amount you need for your job, and it can be installed by a regular meter installer in most cases.

This reduces installation costs and inconvenience, and the fact that you don’t need additional equipment in case of product purity issues saves you money.

4. Quartzite may be solid in colour

Like marble, quartzite can exhibit color variations on the slab. If you don’t mind different colors, that’s fine for you, but most people want their countertops to match.

Quartzite can have a wide range of color variations, making some parts more colorful than others.

This problem can be easily avoided with quartz, as it is manufactured to match the colors. When you buy quartz, you are not buying a variable product. Just choose the color finish you want and install it. What could be easier?

5. Quartz offers more setting options

As mentioned earlier, quartzite can be difficult to work with. This means that special shapes and areas may not be suitable for quartzite installations.

How frustrating is it to find a quartzite you love, but can’t use in your new home because of installation issues?

Quartz is the right solution to this problem because its quality and behavior are constant. This means that you can use it for any job you can think of, without having to worry about whether you will be able to do it when your contractor installs it in your new home or does a renovation.

Quartz is easy to cut because it is impervious to cracking. Therefore, stepped worktops, special shapes and small surfaces pose no installation problems.

B. Quartz is an ideal alternative to quartzite.

There is no better option for your countertop than quartz. The cost of the material is almost the same as quartzite, but the strength is much greater.

Plus, you’ll save money on installation because quartz is durable, doesn’t break, and is easy to use in custom spaces.

If you have fallen in love with quartzite countertops, you should keep in mind that you will be opening yourself up to annual polishing and resealing, stains and chipping, and a host of other problems associated with natural building materials.

Save yourself money and effort and install quartz countertops in your home.

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