Kitchen Makeovers: Before and After

As far as Kitchen remodeling goes you have multiple different aspects that must be paid attention to. Besides cabinetry, flooring, paint, and furniture you have counter tops to worry about.

If you want something well worth the money you should try quartz counter tops. Not only are you going to get an immaculate addition to your newly redone kitchen. You will be choosing a natural product with elegant charm. Its natural beauty will help complete your new kitchen. It comes in many different colors some companies even offer up to 50 different color choices. Ranging from dark to light color you will have more than enough to choose from to make your kitchen remodel a success.

One place to find the quartz countertops would be a local home center such as a Lowes Home Improvement, or a Home Depot. You can also call local remodeling business in your area and see if they can provide you with local quartz counter top providers. Be sure to shop around and get the best price and quality. Don’t settle with looking at just one company you need to look at a few different places also see if you can get a discount on installation if you order from a certain company. Prices usually range from $50-$90 installed.

Quartz counter tops must be professionally installed. They are also very hygienic and a great surface for cooking and preparing food on. Quartz is heavier than other stone tops such as granite but it is also more durable. Quartz is also more flexible than other stones which makes instillation easier and faster. Common brands and providers of quartz counter tops are Caesarstone, Zodiac, Silestone, Technistone, Legacy, Cambria but they are not limited to that.

Quartz counter tops are stain resistant to items such as wine, fruit juices, liquid food coloring, tea, nail polish and remover, and felt-tip markers. Other Counter top materials are not as resistant to stains. It can be damaged by high heat or prolonged exposure to heat. With any other stone or surface material, strong chemicals and solvents such as Drano, Liquid Plumber, oven cleaners and floor strippers will damage the surface. So be very careful when cleaning your new counter tops or things around it. Continuous long-term exposure to direct sunlight may result in slight discoloration of Quartz Stone countertops.