--- title: "Untold Benefits of Quartz that Every Buyer should Know" description: "When it comes to selecting the best quality benchtop that is as durable as natural stone and has multiple advantages, it is none other than quartz. Th" author: "Incredible Kitchen Company" published: 2019-08-28 updated: 2019-08-29 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167918/untold-benefits-of-quartz-that-every-buyer-should-know category: "services" tags: ["kitchen and bathroom renovation", "kitchen", "kitchen benchtops"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Untold Benefits of Quartz that Every Buyer should Know When it comes to selecting the best quality benchtop that is as durable as natural stone and has multiple [advantages](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44063/the-individual-advantages-of-short-online-courses), it is none other than quartz. The natural stone is found in abundant quantity in the earth. It is crushed and mixed with resin and glass to convert into slabs. If you have a plan to replace your old kitchen benchtop to a new one, quartz can be an ideal option. Below are some hidden [benefits](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/47992/what-is-the-benefits-of-east-malvern-massage) to quartz every buyer should know. ## Quartz with Matte Finish or Glossy One While purchasing a quartz stone benchtop, the [home improvement](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/104114/where-to-get-discounts-on-home-improvement) market offers two different qualities- matter and glossy. Both have the same material, but they are different at the point of finishing. The matte finish is not so glossy whereas the polished quartz has extra shine. It can reflect like a mirror. During the polishing process, the material is polished till it comes too shiny. Thus, it looks extra smooth and soft. You may have to pay some extra for purchasing the glossy benchtop. It will make [your kitchen](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4460/8-ways-to-keep-your-kitchen-dry-during-monsoon) appear more modern and appealing. ## Quartz at Different Price Rates Natural stone is typically [expensive](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/1808/most-expensive-animals-in-the-world), it doesn't matter which one you choose. On the contrary, quartz is available at different prices. According to your budget, you can plan to buy a quartz benchtop. The price may vary depending on the material used for [manufacturing](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167329/improving-productivity-within-the-manufacturing-industry) the slab, its size and the shape. If a quartz slab is a mixture of marble dust, quartz, resins and glass where the 90% of material is quartz, you may have to pay more for the benchtop. ## Increase the Value of a Home Quartz kitchen benchtop in NZ has made a record breaking selling last year. Do you know why? When it comes to calculating the value of a property, each product of the following property plays a prominent role. Quartz has a lifespan of over 20 years. So, it increases the value of the property. Along with the entire room, kitchen is also counted to get the best value of the property. ## Withstand Heat With time, the quality of quartz kitchen benchtops has been improved. Gone are the days when the [temperature](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50763/what-to-do-when-iphone-7-is-showing-temperature-iphone-needs-to-cool-down-error-other-issues) above 100 degrees can damage the surface of the quartz. These days, manufacturers are producing quartz slabs that can withstand extreme hot. Adding the property to quartz can make the material a well suitable choice for a kitchen benchtop. ## Availability in Different Shapes [Installation](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/711/php-installation-on-windows) of a benchtop can cost you more than the benchtop. It is shocking to know, but it is true. Natural stone needs cutting from edges when it comes to installing U-Shape or L-Shape benchtops. Thus, it increases the cost of installation because cutting is time taking and [challenging](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2240/in-a-u-s-lawsuit-challenging-facebook-s-virtual-reality-agreement-mark-zuckerberg-will-testify) task. A single mistake in shape can give unfinished touch. Fortunately, quartz is available in different shapes including U-Shap, L-Shape and straight. It often doesn't need cutting. Masons don't need more than one helper to install the benchtop. If you have a plan to install quartz kitchen benchtop, it will be better to contact a reliable benchtop agency. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167918/untold-benefits-of-quartz-that-every-buyer-should-know Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.