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Each of these brands offers a diverse range of quartz products suitable for any kitchen style. While some are exclusive to your kitchen and bath designer or remodeler, most can be found at design centers across the country. Your design-build contractor can provide samples to help you make the perfect choice.
With over 40 colors available nationwide, Caesarstone is a top choice in engineered stone. Its styles range from traditional looks like marble to modern and daring textures. Caesarstone continually updates its range to fit almost any kitchen design.
Silestone is highly popular among homeowners and designers, offering more than 60 colors and styles. It’s available through kitchen design firms as well as design centers around the country.
Cambria is a high-end brand sold only through specialty stores and distributors. With over 100 styles and colors, it comes with a lifetime warranty. Renowned for realistic natural stone patterns, Cambria is the only brand fully made in the USA.
Manufactured by LG, the Viatera line is created in Italy and offers 50 earthy tones. From "Snow Storm" to "Absolute Night," there's a perfect fit for any kitchen.
Formerly known as Zodiaq, Corian Quartz offers over 40 colors and various textured varieties. These are available at design centers and big box stores across the nation.
HanStone Quartz is made in North America and is six times more durable than granite. Ideal for busy kitchens, it offers seven collections and over 50 styles.
Founded in 1975, MS International provides premium surfaces for residential and commercial use. MSI's Q Premium Natural Quartz comes in many elegant, scratch-, heat-, and stain-resistant styles, backed by a lifetime residential warranty.
Since 2014, Polarstone has been a leader in creating realistic Calacatta marble designs. This innovation meets the high demand for quality marble aesthetics, setting it apart in a market focused on granite designs.
Knowing what to avoid is as crucial as knowing which brands offer the best products. Many quartz brands on the market appear attractive and affordable, but these eight brands provide quality and value.
It’s generally advisable to avoid quartz not made in the USA, as many budget options from China have well-documented quality issues. However, exceptions like Polarstone, which primarily manufactures in China, stand above the rest.
These eight brands offer remarkable value and a wide range of styles, colors, and textures for your kitchen. Consulting with your kitchen and bath designer is an excellent starting point. Today's manufactured stone products offer impressive imitations of granite, limestone, marble, and slate, fitting various budgets and adding beauty to your dream kitchen.
Cambria
Caesarstone
Silestone
Designs (Colors)
133
53
142
Textures
Fine, Mixed, Heavy
Smooth, Matte, Satin
Smooth, Suede (small pores), and Volcano (large pores)
Thicknesses
1 cm, 2 cm, and 3 cm
3/4"/2 cm and 1 1/4"/3 cm
1.2 cm, 2 cm, and 3 cm/1/2, 3/4, and 1 1/4 inches
Dimensions
Standard-size slabs are 55.5" x 122". Jumbo-size slabs are 65.5" x 132".
Slabs are 56.5" x 120".
Standard size slab is 55" x 120". Jumbo: 63" x 128".
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty only to the original owners. Non-transferable.
Lifetime limited warranty for the original owner, transferable on a 10-year pro-rata basis.
25-year limited warranty, transferable if the original owner transfers it.
Several mid-sized quartz manufacturers have emerged recently, offering competitive pricing.
Known for ceramic, porcelain, and glass tiles, Daltile’s ONE Quartz line features 34 designs at cost-saving prices.
LG Hausys, known in the countertop industry for HI-MACS acrylic surfaces, offers Viatera with 51 colors across three collections.
The Seattle-based Pental offers a competitively priced private label quartz line with four collections.
Originally entering the market with Zodiaq, now Corian Quartz, DuPont offers about 48 color options.
Different brands and product lines offer varied features, from colors and styles to raw material sizes. You will get efficient and thoughtful service from ROMA.
Design differences are significant among brands, including overall color, size, shape of minerals, and streaks. Edge profiles are built into the slab at the factory.
Minimize seams by using the largest possible slabs. Larger slabs can save costs and eliminate the need for multiple pieces.
All brands come with warranties, differing in length, limitations, and transferability.
Prices vary by brand and are negotiated with dealers, similar to purchasing a car.
Despite brand differences, several qualities of quartz are universal due to Breton's original patent.
Quartz consists of about 93% mineral content, giving it a distinctive look and feel compared to other materials.
The hardest minerals are retained, making quartz more durable than natural granite.
Quartz has a low water absorption rate of 0.5%, comparable to nonabsorbent porcelain tile.
While quartz minerals are heat-resistant, the synthetic binders are not. High temperatures can damage the binding materials.
Larger projects may require seaming multiple slabs, which can be minimized but not entirely hidden.
The most popular quartz countertops are neutral-toned, in shades of white and gray. Want more information on Natural Quartz Countertops? Feel free to contact us.
What quartz brand is the most affordable?
There is no single most affordable brand; costs vary and should be compared among several brands.
How can you tell if quartz is high quality?
High-quality quartz shows consistent color, even distribution, and vibrance.
What style of quartz countertops is most popular?
Neutral-toned countertops, especially in white and gray, are the most popular.
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