Quartz worktops enjoy an excellent reputation: They are robust, water-repellent, scratch-resistant and radiate modern chic. Thanks to the smooth surface, cleaning is child's play and you can rely on a hygienic work surface. What characterises quartz kitchen worktops and what advantages do they offer compared to other materials? Read more about a material that is becoming a functional eye-catcher in more and more kitchens.
Quartz is a mineral that is used in its pure form as a gemstone, for example. It is formed in the earth's crust, is extremely strong, stable and enjoys great popularity as a building and construction material - but not in its pure form. Instead, quartz is used in kitchens as a composite material, quartz composite, sometimes also called quartz stone. A high proportion of quartz powder, resin as a binder and additives such as glass, glitter and colour particles are used to create resistant kitchen worktops.
Quartz and quartz composite should not be confused with quartzite. This is a natural stone that is virtually unaffected by heat and mechanical stress. Compared to quartz composite, the material is very hard and difficult to process. Quartz composite is therefore often preferred for worktops in the kitchen.
Good to know: Granite is also popular for kitchen worktops. But is it better than quartz? Natural stone scores points for its robust quality, but is more porous and can be prone to scratches. An impregnation protects against this.
Quartz composite is available in various colours - from velvety black to variants with glamorous glitter effects and pure white versions. Greenish, pink and brown surfaces are also common. Quartz stone worktops in kitchens allow almost endless design options:
Not only the colours, but also the structure of quartz composite kitchen worktops can be selected:
Tip: Quartz stone worktops in kitchens are not only a good choice as a worktop. They also make an excellent back wall or panelling on kitchen islands.
Quartz worktops open up multifaceted options for a customised kitchen design. They break up the rustic impression of a country house kitchen with a modern element, create a luxurious and functional marble look or complement an industrial concrete look. Looking for inspiration for your quartz kitchen? Here come ideas:
Important: Keep the surroundings discreet with such strong colour partners. Light, monochrome walls and accessories in a uniform colour draw attention to the kitchen as a design statement.
The matt hob from BORA combines a purist design with innovative technology.
How sensitive are quartz worktops to scratches, stains and heat? One thing is certain: The surface is robust, but there are a few points to bear in mind when using and caring for quartz worktops. This keeps your quartz kitchen as fresh as on the first day:
Quartz composite repels liquids. This simplifies cleaning:
Good to know: You do not need to impregnate or seal a quartz composite kitchen worktop.
