A Buyer’s Guide to Engineered Quartz Countertops

Great for Kitchens and Bathrooms

There’s a reason why engineered quartz countertops have catapulted in popularity in the past few decades. As more options are being introduced to the material, it continues to grow in its versatile home design applications. Whether it’s used in a new kitchen or a remodeled bathroom, homeowners can’t go wrong by opting for engineered quartz.

Honor Fundamental Design Tenets

While home design is a personal, highly subjective matter, it’s important to remember that some fundamental design tenets are there for a reason. Specifically, when choosing an engineered quartz countertop, the pattern and color must work well with the current design elements of the kitchen. Choosing to complement a dynamic, busy tile layout with an equally active countertop would only serve to diminish the aesthetic impact of both sides.

Easy to Maintain

While there’s no concrete consensus on this in the natural stone countertop industry, engineered quartz is considered much easier to maintain than traditional natural stone materials. This is largely due to how non-porous the material is compared to most granite or marble countertops whose compositions leave them vulnerable to stains materializing in the thickness of the stone over time. Quartz countertops can shine like new for a long time if the homeowner simply gets into the habit of wiping them clear with a damp towel every day. If any more persistent stains show up, a little dishwashing soap with some warm water should do the trick.

Keep the Heat Away

While engineered quartz countertops are relatively sturdy when compared to other countertop choices, a homeowner should keep in mind that the material’s surface can be significantly damaged if a scalding pot or pan is laid over it, even for a short period of time. Since the material is comprised largely of polymer resin, great temperatures can melt the glue that holds the piece together. It’s advised that homeowners avoid laying the hot pot or pan directly over the quartz, and instead opt to use a thick rag or stone coaster as a protective layer.

Reviews

From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

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