Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Engineered Quartz

Quartz
  • Quartz is chemical compound consisting of one part of Silicon and two parts of Oxygen.
  • Chemical composition of  Quartz is Silicon Dioxide (SiO2).
  • Common colors are white, black, purple, brown, black, green, red.
Engineered Quartz:
  • Engineered Quartz is a man-made product formed from 90 to 94 percent of Quartz and 6 to 10 percent of resins and pigments. This combination will have more strength. 


Resin:
  • Resin is a "solid or highly viscous substance" of plant or synthetic origin that is typically convertible into Polymers.

  • Some major brands are:
    • CaesarStone
    • SileStone
    • Zodiaq
    • Cambria
    • TechniStone
    • VicoStone
Manufacturing Process of Engineered Quartz
  • Artificial marble manufacturing/ process artificial quartz stone producing machine/cuarzo artificial

  • Quartz slab plant

  • Quartz stone process

  • Artificial quartz stone production process

  • EASTSTAR quartz stone production line

Pros
  • Quartz has the same durability as concrete and granite, but is quite a bit more forgiving, so it won’t chip or crack as easily.
  • Quartz is non-porous so it resists staining much better than granite, marble and concrete.
  • It doesn't required any sealing.
  • Resistant to bacteria growth, Scratch, Acid-abrasion.
  • Comes with long warranties.
Cons
  • Not recommended for outdoor use.
  • Price is more compared to granite. Its price range is between $70 and $120 per square foot installed.
  • It is not as heat-resistant as is granite.  

Granite Vs Quartz
  • Quartz vs. Granite Countertops: An Easy Guide to Understanding the Difference

  • Granite vs Quartz
References