What Is Engineered Stone?
Engineered stone is the term used to describe stone products that are made from a composite of crushed stone and an adhesive, such as polymer resin. This method of creating stone products offers an affordable and eco-friendly way to build countertops and other structures. It allows the material to be shaped in multiple ways and any size that might be needed. Engineered stone offers an alternative to natural cut stone that can look as good and have some additional advantages compared to natural stone too. It's easily maintained, which is one of the main reasons that people choose it for their countertops.
What Type of Engineered Stone Is Available?
There are a few types of engineered stone, including quartz, polymer concrete, and engineered marble. Quartz is a very popular option for engineered stone countertops. It's made from crushed quartz crystals mixed with resin to create a material that looks like natural stone. Quartz is available in many different textures and colours, with colours ranging from black and white to brown and green. Take a look at our selection of quartz products to see shades such as the marbled grey and white Bianco Calacatta, and the grey-green Kensho.
Why Choose Engineered Stone Countertops?
There are many excellent reasons to choose engineered stone for your countertops, whether you want them for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or anywhere else in your home. Engineered stone is durable, easy to maintain, affordable, and sustainable.
DURABILITY
The durability of engineered stone is one of the key reasons to choose it for manufacturing countertops. It's very strong and also has excellent heat resistance, which makes it ideal for use as kitchen countertops.
EASY TO MAINTAIN
The ease of maintenance is another plus point for engineered stone countertops. The nonporous material means that it's easy to wipe up spills and prevent stains. This is in contrast to some natural cut stone, such as granite, which needs to be sealed to make it nonporous. Because it's so easy to care for, engineered stone countertops can have a long lifespan and look good for a long time too.
RANGE OF COLOURS
Engineered stone such as quartz makes it possible to choose from a range of colours and patterns. You can find engineered stone that has been designed to look like natural stone, such as granite or marble. You can also find colours that you won't be able to choose from if you select other stone products. Engineered stone also makes it possible to ensure a lot more consistency in the colour and texture of your countertops. Natural cut stone simply comes as it is, cut in its natural shape and with all of its irregularities. However, quartz and other engineered stones can be manufactured to give a more consistent finish.
Although it's an engineered product, you can get a beautiful, natural look that's just as good as natural cut stone. You can even have a greater choice of colours to choose from to match your interiors.
