Whether you’re looking to kit out your bathroom or your kitchen, you need to seriously think about the material you are going to use for your worktop. Quartz is one of the most popular, and for very good reason, but if you don’t really know too much about this wonderful natural stone, here are 8 things to bear in mind.

1. Quartz is non-porous so it doesn’t stain

This is especially important for kitchens because of the huge variety of different food products that the worktop is going to come into contact with, including red wine, which is known to be a terrible stainer! The fact that quartz is non-porous means that you won’t have to worry about staining, therefore prolonging the life of your worktop.

       2. Quartz worktops are made of 93-95% natural quartz

The rest of the ingredient is resin, which gives it a different colour or pattern, depending on your preference. The high quartz content means that are you dealing with a genuine and hard-wearing product, that isn’t going to break or becoming undesirable after a short length of time.

       3. Quartz worktops don’t harbour bacteria

If you have children running around the house then quartz is a good choice for your worktop because it doesn’t harbour germs and bacteria, again because it is non-porous. This means that cleaning isn’t difficult, and it is therefore a healthier choice.

       4. There is a huge variety of different colours and patterns to choose from

You can easily adapt your worktop to your décor by choosing a particular colour or pattern, and this is also what adds to quartz’s appeal. Obviously try and steer clear of brightly coloured fad fashions, because these rarely stick around for long, but generally speaking, you do have a large range of choice open to you.

       5. Quartz is abundant, and is the second most common mineral on the planet

This is good news because it means we’re not likely to run out any time soon!

       6. Quartz worktops are low maintenance and don’t need to be sealed

Other worktop materials need to be sealed or maintained on a regular basis, and this can be a pain to deal with or remember. Quartz doesn’t need anything doing to it once it has been installed, other than regular cleaning.

       7. Worktops made of quartz are chip-resistant

Again, peace of mind that your worktop is not going to need fixing or maintaining following a slight accident. Obviously, you need to be careful with any material, but quartz is very hard-wearing and that gives you peace of mind for your cash.

       8. It is best to have a quartz worktop properly installed

Quartz is a heavy material and therefore it can be difficult to cut and install if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you can find installation for a good price, it’s advisible to go with it, because the professionals know what they are doing, and are therefore going to give you the best results, which will last you for a much longer time.

These are eight things you might not know about quartz, which may help give you information on whether to go with a quartz worktop during your next kitchen or bathroom renovation. Be sure to shop around for prices, although they don’t vary too widely across the market, to get the best deal for you.