Which is better for a countertop, quartz stone or slate?
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Quartz stone belongs to artificial stone, which is a new type of stone synthesized by adding resin and other trace elements to over 90% of quartz crystals. As the most common material for kitchen countertops, it has obvious advantages of high hardness, strong abrasion resistance and good fire resistance.
Advantages of quartz stone products:
1. It cannot be scratched, and the quartz content of quartz stone is as high as 94%. Quartz crystal is a natural ore in nature, second only to brick and stone, with a surface hardness of up to Mohs octave, far greater than that of sharp tools such as knives and shovels in the kitchen that won't scratch it!
2. Dirt free, quartz stone is a dense and porous composite material manufactured under vacuum conditions. Its quartz surface has excellent corrosion resistance to kitchen acids and alkalis. Liquid substances used in daily use do not penetrate its interior. Liquids placed on the surface for a long time only need to be wiped with clean water or detergent with a cloth, and if necessary, the residue can be scraped off with a blade.
3. Not old, the shiny and shiny surface of quartz stone has undergone over 30 to complex polishing processes, which will not be scratched by knives or shovels, will not be penetrated by liquid substances, and will not cause problems such as yellowing or discoloration. Daily cleaning only requires rinsing with clean water, without the need for maintenance and upkeep.
4. Unable to ignite, natural quartz crystal is a typical refractory material, with a melting point of over 1300 degrees. Quartz made of 94% natural quartz is completely flame retardant and will not cause combustion due to lifting high temperatures. It also has high-temperature resistance characteristics that cannot be compared to artificial stone countertops.
5. Non toxic and non radiative, the surface of quartz stone is smooth, without scratches or retention. The dense and non porous material structure makes comedy nowhere to hide and can come into direct contact with food, safe and non-toxic.
6. Good decoration
Quartz stone combines the advantages of natural stone and artificial stone, with a natural texture, smooth texture, richer colors, and good decorative properties. Moreover, the surface is processed through dozens of complex polishing processes, making it less prone to yellowing and discoloration.
Rock panel is a large-scale new type of porcelain panel made from natural raw materials through special processes, using a press to press, combined with advanced production technology, and fired at high temperatures above 1200 ℃. It can be cut, drilled, polished, and other processing processes.
Advantages of Rock Slabs:
Rock slabs have large specifications, multiple colors, high temperature resistance, wear resistance, penetration resistance, acid and alkali resistance, etc.
Disadvantages of rock slabs:
Disadvantage 1: Brittle
Brittleness is inherent in rock slabs, and when used on walls, OK. However, when used on countertops, it is the most fatal problem. The kitchen countertop is a place for cooking. Cutting vegetables and bones is a common practice, and rock slabs cannot withstand gravitational vibrations.
Disadvantage 2: Difficulty in logistics and processing
Due to its brittleness and high vibration, it is difficult to transport. It is not easy to cut and the construction difficulty is high.
Disadvantage 3: Rock plate joints are a challenge
Hard stone has a common feature, which is that seamless splicing cannot be achieved. This will have a slight impact on L-shaped cabinet countertops. Therefore, if you look directly at the countertop of the rock slab, you will always see a seam at the corner.
Disadvantage 4: The texture of the rock slab cannot be fully integrated
Although the body of the rock slab is full bodied, the surface texture cannot be as full bodied as natural marble, which can have an impact on areas that require edge grinding, such as the water blocking line of the countertop.
Which is better to make a countertop with quartz stone or slate? I believe that after the above analysis, the answer has already been obtained. The attached video will once again answer your questions and doubts.
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