A visit to any kitchen showroom will show you an impressive array of custom kitchen countertops in granite, marble, and quartz. Granite and marble are natural materials, whereas quartz is an engineered material. It is predominately ground quartz with a resin binder that is produced in slab form. The material is an ideal alternative to natural stone, a material that is more susceptible to cracking and chipping. The resin added to quartz gives it a degree of flexibility that overcomes these issues. Choices are abundant when it comes to color and edge treatment. It is hard to conceive not finding the perfect countertop material to compliment your home.
Quartz countertops are non-porous, mold-resistant, mildew resistant, and resistant to staining. These properties make the material easy to clean. It also means that quartz custom kitchen countertops in Kansas City MO are germ and bacteria-free. Quartz is heat resistant up to 400 degrees F, making it impervious to hot pots and pans. It should be noted however, that placing a hot pan directly from the stovetop to a cold surface could lead to slight discoloring.
With such a wide array of choices, deciding what is right for your kitchen can be a challenge. The best way is to check our website and visit Gaumats International, LLC, where you can arrange to take home a few samples. Looking at sample countertops under the lighting in your kitchen and against your color scheme makes it much easier to make the right choice. It always helps if you have given some thought to what you want the finished kitchen to look like. If your countertop involves complex curves or a custom design, it may have to be fabricated in multiple sections. There will be seams, but custom manufacturers design and fabricate to very close tolerances, meaning seams will be less visible, especially on dark-toned quartz.
