Quartz is probably the heartiest of the stone countertops. It does resist scratches and stains but you will want to be careful placing hot surfaces on it. Quartz countertops are durable and hard surfaces. Quartz is said to be non-porous and harder than granite. Because quartz is heavier than granite it takes a practiced professional to handle and install quartz countertops. Quartz offers more of a color variation than granite and some are even embedded with pieces of mirror for a really stunning look.

Linear feet determine the price of quartz countertops. The price per linear foot is between $100 and $200. That may sound extremely expensive but you are getting all of the benefits of granite (and then some) and you are doing without many of the drawbacks of granite. Quartz is one of the longest lasting materials you can put into your kitchen so if you plan on being there for a long time then you can always enjoy your marvelous quartz countertop. Most people cannot afford to just whip that kind of money out of their pockets but with a little budgeting most find they can get the countertops they want. The first think you will want to do is measure your countertop and see exactly what kind of cost you are looking at. Then get several quotes but remember the quotes are not valid forever they are just to give you an estimate. Depending on your family finances you should be able to budget in the price with some small sacrifices but remember they are only temporary sacrifices.

Stone countertops, including quartz give a kitchen or bathroom a very unique and sophisticated look. With the color variety of quartz you can achieve some amazing effects. These are countertops you are not likely to have to replace so they are a long-term investment. Quartz countertops do increase the value of your home. Quartz is not perfect, however and it may be that another material may be more suited for your kitchen. Once you have seen quartz and imagined it in your own kitchen, it is difficult to get that thought out of your mind.

All quartz countertops are manufactured the same way and that is with 93% quartz. Most of the time the other material is epoxy resin but some creative manufacturers add bits of glass and mirror and other materials to make very unique looking countertops.

You are the only one who can decide which countertops are right for your kitchen. Get the estimates and do the math. See if you can come up with a workable budget to get the quartz countertops. They aren't cheap but they are beautiful and basically last a lifetime.

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