Why Choose Quartz?

At Mason Quartz, we consider quartz to be the best suited material for worktops, both in home and commercial settings. Quartz requires low maintenance but offers style and durability at affordable prices for most budgets. Harder than granite, quartz is a manufactured stone made with 93% natural quartz, which is one of the most abundant materials on our earth, and mixed with high tech polymers, resins and pigments to create a perfect surface that will last a lifetime.

Quartz is an engineered stone and the manufacturing process allows a much wider range of colours than you will find in natural stones such as granite or marble. The appearance of the finished engineered stone is rich, even luxurious. The finish has a depth that cannot be produced with other solid surface materials.

Like other hard surfaces, quartz is a non-porous material so it is much more stain resistant than granite and marble. It stands up to stains from coffee, wine, oil, juice and other staining substances found in kitchens. A non-porous material will not harbor bacteria or viruses making it the ideal material for cleanliness. This gives you the peace of mind that your quartz surface is absolutely clean whether it be in your kitchen, bathroom or commercial space.

The durability of quartz is the same as granite and concrete but does not have the same hard feel as well as that quartz is more forgiving, meaning it doesn’t chip and crack as easily.

Although quartz is resistant to heat, scratches and stains, like most products extreme or excessive exposure may change the surface. For this reason it is recommended to place hot pots and pans on trivets or hot pads. To use a cutting board for chopping, cutting and slicing and to wipe all spills immediately.