Quartzite is one of those materials that homeowners are learning more about as they choose the right surface for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities they plan to install. The emerging popularity of this surface material is well-earned as it offers beauty, strength, and long-lasting resilience, making it the ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor applications.
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But don’t confuse it with quartz as quartzite is an entirely natural stone that offers a variety of advantages for transforming any room or space of your home into a beautiful work of art.
THE NATURAL STONE THAT HAS CAUGHT THE EYE OF HOMEOWNERS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Quartzite is a premium natural stone that combines the toughness and durability of granite with the sophisticated style and elegance of marble. But where does it come from and how has it become such a popular choice for custom stonework applications in the home?
This material is a metamorphic rock created as a result of sandstone that has been exposed to extremely high temperatures and intense pressure deep within the Earth. Once these processes have taken their toll, the stone has become dense and durable enough as a material harder and more resilient than granite, making it an ideal choice for use in home improvement projects where surfaces are subject to high levels of daily wear and tear.
QUARTZITE FOR CUSTOM STONEWORK APPLICATIONS
As a first quality material, quartzite is one of the best options available. What makes it even more appealing is its versatility for custom stonework applications as it can be fabricated with a whole range of finishes, edge profiles, designs to fit any room, any decor, and any outdoor space where quartzite countertops are needed.
While quartz is an engineered stone, quartzite is not and, therefore, has aesthetic features and characteristics that give it unique benefits, from color variations and veining that you would expect to see with marble countertops to fortified resilience that can make it ideal for high-traffic areas.
​Kitchen Countertops and Island Surfaces
Custom quartzite stone slabs can stand the heat, withstand scratches and dings, and you will have a hard time denting the surface, making this stone the best choice for kitchen countertops. Another advantage of quartzite, it’s easier to clean and maintain than marble and other similar stone surfaces.
Bathroom Surfaces
Quartzite slabs need to be properly sealed but when the stone has been prepared for installation, the surface has natural water resistance. So feel free to use it in your home bathroom where moisture may be increased from a shower (and the humidity that comes with it), tubs, and dual sinks. Homeowners have installed quartzite to complete vanities, shower surrounds, and any other areas where water resistance and elegant aesthetics are useful benefits for your home improvement project.
Outdoor Spaces
You can incorporate quartzite into your exterior spaces because of its enduring resistance to UV rays and extreme temperature changes from one season to the next. Inclement weather is no match for quartzite and you can install it in your outdoor kitchen, patio, pool deck, walkways, you name it, the elements won't damage or otherwise mar the look or feel of this vibrant natural stone material.
CARING FOR CUSTOM QUARTZITE STONEWORK
Quartzite requires little more than routine maintenance to keep it looking gorgeous for as long as you own it. Some basic, gentle cleaning from time to time is important but the essential component of maintaining quartzite countertops is to make sure it’s sealed properly to keep the surface from getting stained. This is particularly critical for lighter-colored quartzite surfaces and should be resealed every one to two years.
ARE YOU READY TO INSTALL QUARTZITE IN YOUR HOME?
We've been working with quartzite in all kinds of applications. Whether you want to mount a residential or a commercial project, you can count on Pioneer Stone Works to provide you with the best quality quartzite stone slabs and the expertise for fabricating your stone to complete the project you have in mind.
