You've likely put a lot of thought into the materials used for countertops in your kitchen, but how much have you thought about the countertops in your bathrooms? Improving the materials used to top your vanities and washroom sinks increases the value of your home and makes even the smallest guest bathroom feel much more luxurious.
When it comes to bringing the beauty of natural stone into the bathroom, quartz is the best material for countertops. Find out why quartz wins over marble or granite in this particular part of the home.
Maintenance Reduction
It's easier to remember that your granite or marble kitchen countertops need cleaning and sealing than it is to remember that a small countertop in your third guest bathroom is in need of maintenance. Since bathroom countertops are often overlooked when it comes to annual maintenance, quartz is a good choice.
Quartz doesn't require sealing like other natural stone products. No matter how long it's installed and used in your home, it'll still just need a basic wipe down every few days to look its best. If you're not a fan of having to remember to handle routine maintenance chores, you'll appreciate quartz's ability to go without much attention.
Scratch Resistance
Bathroom countertops are often used for storage as much or more than their kitchen counterparts, especially in the bathroom of a teen with dozens of hygiene and beauty products to organize. All those metal hairspray cans and makeup tools can scratch softer countertop materials, but not quartz.
Quartz is one of the hardest materials that are safe to use in a wet environment like a bathroom. Even pets jumping up on the surface to get a drink of water from the sink won't leave a mark behind with their claws.
Heat Control
Heat damage doesn't just come from hot pots and pans. The bathroom is full of opportunities for burn marks on lesser counter tops, from curling irons accidentally left running to hair dryers put down too quickly after long use.
Quartz-based countertops absorb heat without melting, burning, or marring the surface. While extremely hot items can still damage the material, the temperatures that your usual hair dryers and towel warmers reach definitely won't threaten your countertops. There's also no chance of hot steam from a sauna or shower causing the countertops to swell or warp either.
Non-Porous Surface
The bathroom is a breeding ground for some of the worst bacteria in the home, so you definitely want a non-porous surface for the countertops. Porous materials, like many natural stones, have openings for bacteria to hide. No amount of sanitizing spray reaches these hidden bacteria, creating a health hazard.
Quartz is a non-porous surface because it's made of a combination of 90% or more natural quartz stone powder and resin-based binders. The binders form a smooth and non-porous surface, while the quartz particles themselves are also resistant to absorbing moisture. You won't have to worry about water damage to the countertops if a family member is known for splashing around as they wash their face or hands.
Design Options
Finally, quartz comes in a wide range of color and options to mimic any other types of natural stone. You can have the look of granite or marble without the maintenance, or choose a style that showcases the beauty of sparkling quartz on its own. All common and unusual cuts of vanities and raw slabs are available with every type of edge finishing to match your decorating style.
Are you committed to quartz in your bathrooms now? Come check out our selection here at Best Marble & Granite Company.
