Quartz Worktops: What You Need To Know
It is a well know fact that Quartz, as a material, is man-made and should be kept indoors. This is because of the simple reason that Quartz will weather and loose its polish and durability if left outside.
This fact is known by Granite Care and any other authority in the Quartz business like Compac, who are Quartz Suppliers. These companies know that customers will not want to purchase Quartz that is weathered and more likely to crack and break because it has been weakened by wind, sun or rain.
However, some companies will try and succeed at selling you Quartz that has been outside and is worn down and you will end up losing out in the end while the company makes a gain. This means that you should choose your Quartz Supplier carefully.
Do not be afraid to ask Questions such as where the company’s supplier of Quartz is or how their Quartz is stored before producing your Worktops. This will put you in the know and help you to make the decision of where you should purchase your Quartz Worktops from.
Granite Care is happy to disclose that all of the Quartz that they have in stock is kept indoors in a warehouse (free from any weathering) which will keep the Worktops as polished, shiny and durable as when they were produced.
Below shows Granite Care’s brilliant warehouse that stocks all their Quartz materials:
Granite Care have never and will never compromise the Quality of their Quartz Worktops. But other companies might.
Granite Care have a wide range of Quartz Worktop Colours to choose from, one of which will definetly be to your preference.
Contact Granite Care today to make sure the Quartz that is supplied to you is the best.
Or visit Granite Care’s Online Quotation System to get your own Personalised Quotation for Quartz Worktops in your Kitchen.
Granite Quartz Worktops at Granite Care
Granite Care specialise in Templating, Producing and Fitting Granite Worktops and Quartz Worktops.
Some people get confused between Granite and Quartz Worktops. In this article, Granite Care hopes to rectify this problem.
It would be helpful to firstly describe what Granite and Quartz are. There is one key main difference between the two. This being Granite is a natural material whereas Quartz is man-made.
Because Granite is a natural material which comes from the earth, there are natural pores and pits within it which can soak up anything from water to an acidic drink. This means that Granite Worktops must be sealed every 6-12 months to prevent the Granite being stained from anything that goes into its pores/pits. Although, Granite is almost non-porous and so will be equally as stain-resistant and anti-bacterial as Quartz Worktops.
In Contrast, because Quartz is a man-made material, it is sealed when being produced so has no pits or open pores, making it non-porous and virtually stain-resistant, although it is still best to keep them clean and not leave anything on them that could stain for a long period of time.
This difference does not reflect on how hard-wearing the materials are, as they are both very hard, durable materials. This makes it very hard to crack/scratch or chip them, even when putting excess weight on them.
This difference only reflects on the Worktops surfaces when maintaining them.
Granite Worktops must be sealed every 6-12 months to keep them as non-porous as possible and no stains from entering the Worktop. Whereas Quartz never need to be sealed and all that is needed to clean them is a simple cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth, which are available from most supermarkets.
Hopefully, you will now understand the differences between the two and be able to make a clear choice of which Material you would like to have as your Kitchen Worktops.
Granite Care stock both Granite and Quartz. They can Quote, Template, Produce and Fit the Worktops for you to your convenience.
Contact Granite Care today for your personalised Quotation.
Red Sparkly Quartz On The Fylde Coast
Granite Care have had increasing numbers of sales of Red Sparkly Quartz. More recently, sales of Red Sparkly Quartz have become more and more popular along the Fylde Coast in North-West England.
Granite Care recently Templated and Fitted a job in Red Sparkly Quartz in Lytham, Lancashire.
Pictures of this can be seen below:
This first picture is Red Sparkly Quartz Worktops with Edging and Full Height Upstands.
The Second Picture showing more edging on the Red Sparkly Worktops with a Worktop for the Utility.
The Third Picture showing the Red Sparkly Quartz Round Sink Cutout with Circular Drainer Grooves.
As you can see, the Red Sparkly Quartz (Compac Rubi) has the ‘wow’ effect. It speaks for itself in why it is so popular to have as Kitchen Worktops on the Fylde Coast, and everywhere else in the UK.
Compac Rubi is a Premium Quartz and is always kept in stock at Granite Care.
Contact Granite Care today to get a Quotation for your Kitchen Worktops in Red Sparkly Quartz
Or, use Granite Care’s Online Quotation System where you can enter your sizes and gain your personalised Quotation instantly.
Granite & Quartz Worktop Samples at Granite Care - Try Your Colour Before You Buy
When choosing which colour of Granite or Quartz you want on your Kitchen Worktops, Granite Care knows it can be a very hard decision if you have nothing to work with except a picture of a colour or a description from a supplier.
This is why Granite Care keeps stock of samples of every Colour of Quartz and Granite that they can supply you with.
These Samples will be a small piece of Granite or Quartz, usually 7cm x 5cm. This will be a great help in aiding you to make the decision of whether you like the actual Colour of the Granite or Quartz as the actual piece may be different in reality than on a picture.
Granite Care offers Samples of both Granite and Quartz at the small price of a £5.00 deposit each. This is nothing if it helps to make you happy in making the decision which will transform your kitchen. This deposit will then be returned on completion of Templating and Fitting the Worktops, up to a maximum of £25.00. So it is worth being safe and checking to see if you like the Colour you are going to order.
Samples can be ordered from Granite Care’s website.
Or similarly, Call Granite Care on: 01257 251042
or E-mail to: info@granite-care.co.uk
or Fax to: 01257 255042
All orders will be dispatched to you within 2-3 working days.
Granite Care look forward to hearing from you.
Free Franke CPX160P Sink with Polished Cutout Offer Extended For One More Month
As you may already know, Granite Care have an offer on at the moment which states that you will receive a FREE Franke CPX160P Sink when purchasing a Polished Cutout with your Granite Worktops or Quartz Worktops. Polished Cutouts include your Cutout for an Undermounted Sink, A set of 5 Drainer Grooves and a Tap Hole.
Polished Cutouts are most popular when people are ordering their Kitchen Worktops because of their style. Having a Polished Cutout means that you can choose from a wide range of beautiful Drainer Patterns which will make your Worktops more unique.
Franke are an esteemed Sinks and Taps manufacturer amongst other things, with all their Sinks guaranteed for 50 years. With this guarantee, it is hard not to take up this offer from Granite Care.
The Franke CPX160P Sink can be seen below:
As you can see, the CPX160P is a Single Bowl and a Half Combined. This means that only One Polished Cutout is needed rather than two, which will also help to reduces the cost of your Worktops. The measurements are 580mm Wide x 470 Deep, making this Sink Compact and practical.
The Sink is made from Stainless Steel with a Silk Finish, making it contemporary for your New Kitchen.
The Franke CPX160P Sink is also ideal as it will fit in a 600mm Kitchen Base Unit which is the most common size of Kitchen Units that people choose to have.
To install this sink you will also need to purchase a Franke Plumbing Kit, which are available for purchase from Granite Care for the **Bargain Price** of £24.99 INC VAT. This price is minimal considering you are getting a Free Sink, which makes this deal worth it.
Contact Granite Care today to get your Free Sink with your Polished Cutout. We look forward to hearing from you soon.