It is a disconcerting fact that that not every worktop described as ‘quartz’ is up to the high standards associated with this unique stone. Investing in a poor quality quartz worktop can lead to enormous disappointment, frustration and additional expense. Why should this be, and how does the customer avoid falling into this trap? The…
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The one aspect of a kitchen or bathroom that often draws the most attention to visitors is its worktop. Poor quality or – worse still – cracked or damaged worktops can be a major embarrassment. Given this, how can the buyer ensure that quality and appearance will remain consistent over the long-term? The first principle…
Read MoreQuartz worktops, such as those made from Compac Quartz, are often cited as the best all-round work surfaces in terms of both function and aesthetics. This is because quartz surfaces are not reliant purely on the whims of nature, but are instead precision engineered through a process combining pure quartz with specialist dyes and a…
Read MoreMany people, whilst recognising that stone kitchen and bathroom worktops are far superior when it comes to quality and durability, will often turn to inferior acrylics and laminates simply because of the latter’s perceived wider variety of modern colours and patterns. What these individuals often fail to realise however is that the production of stone…
Read MoreQuartz worktops, including those with top brand names such as Compac Quartz, are all extremely tough; easy to maintain; and among the most beautiful examples of stoneware in the world. In some ways they could even be said to be preferable to traditional granite worktops. In terms of colour choice, for example, the fact that…
Read MoreThose attracted to the look, feel and inherent quality of solid stone worktops will occasionally be very specific about the colour they require. This could be due to having surrounding furnishings which they wish to match or set off colour-wise in a precise manner. If this is the case then quartz stone worktops may well…
Read MoreAny plans for a luxury kitchen or bathroom will usually involve the introduction of modern furnishings and accessories. The installation of quality worktops, however, should also be given priority. This is because premium grade kitchen and bathroom worktops will not only enhance a room both practically and aesthetically; they should also last a lifetime, whilst…
Read MoreQuartz worktops are now firmly established as ranking alongside granite worktops as the best choice for installation in either kitchens or bathrooms. For those thinking of choosing quartz surfaces over granite worktops, or perhaps over other quality solid stone worktops such as Compac Marmol, it is worth reflecting on what it is that increasingly makes…
Read MoreThe importance of hygiene in the home is increasingly at the forefront of many people’s minds. Those choosing quartz stone worktops to add style and beauty to their home will therefore be pleased to learn that the installation of quartz surfaces in UK kitchens and bathrooms can also greatly help eliminate the likelihood of bacterial…
Read MoreIs it true, as many experts claim, that kitchen and bathroom worktops made from Compac Quartz can last a lifetime? The answer, happily, is a qualified yes. Compac Quartz is a quality material created by tightly securing pure quartz aggregate – one of the hardest minerals found on the planet – with a small quantity…
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