Quartz Countertops | Iowa City | Cedar Rapids | Davenport | North Liberty

While quartz is a naturally occurring stone that is in prevalent in all continents of the world, quartz countertops are completely man made. They are manufactured out of about 90% quartz that is ground up into small pieces. The remaining 10% of the countertop consists of polymer and resin that is used to hold everything together. Many of the attributes of a quartz countertop mimic that of natural stone. The nice thing about having an engineered countertop is there are more options for the look than what nature might normally be able to provide. To see what is available in quartz countertops, visit your local KBD showroom to see what is available.

Similar to granite countertops, quartz countertops come in a variety of colors. They are available in shades of gray, blue, off-white, beige, gold, or black. The neat thing about quartz countertops is that as part of the manufacturing process, manufacturers are able to add in elements to the countertops. Frequently, different pigment shades or small pieces of metal are added to the mix that can really make your countertops sparkle. If you are thinking about one of these custom quartz countertops, feel free to go to the showroom at KBD. There, you can touch and see the various color options available.

If you like the virtually maintenance free aspect of granite countertops, then you will like the benefits of quartz even more. Quartz countertops are extremely hard, so they can easily withstand knife cuts, bangs, and drops. They are very tough to dent, scrape, or chip. Also, they are moderately tolerant to hot pots and pans, although it should never be a habit to place hot cookware directly onto the countertop surface. But unlike granite countertops, quartz does not have to be sealed. With granite, sealing is a part of regular maintenance that must be performed about every 15 years to keep your counters looking great. With quartz, you simply install the counter and enjoy the beauty. You should still make it regular practice to wipe up any spills and splashes, but the lack of pores on the stone's surface make staining nearly impossible. Your lifestyle may line up perfectly for quartz countertops. You can speak with the experts at KBD to discuss if this type of countertop is a good choice for you.

Quartz has a range of price points. Some varieties of quartz, especially custom colors and blends can be priced even higher than granite. For the most part though, quartz will be priced just slightly lower than granite. This make makes quartz countertops an economical option for those that still love the look and feel of a hard, natural stone, but don't have the budget for it. Occasionally, certain runs of colors will go on sale that can make finding an affordably priced quartz countertop completely possible. If you are curious about the price point of quartz countertops, call and speak with the design experts at KBD to help choose a quartz countertop that will fit within your kitchen or bathroom budget.