Quartz stone is widely used in home decoration such as kitchen countertops and bathroom countertops because of its beautiful appearance, durability and easy cleaning.However, there are many brands and types of quartz stone on the market, and the quality varies. If you are not careful when purchasing, you may buy inferior products.The following few tips will help you choose high-quality quartz stone and avoid pitfalls!
1.Observe color and texture
High-quality quartz stone has uniform color without obvious color difference and spots. Quartz stones with natural colors and fine texture are usually of better quality. The color and texture of quartz stone can be better observed through light, ensuring its beauty and consistency.
2.Check the surface
The surface of high-quality quartz stone should be smooth and flat, without obvious pores and cracks. When purchasing, you can feel the smoothness of the quartz stone by touching its surface and observe whether there are any flaws on the surface.
3.Check the hardness
High-quality quartz stone is scratch-resistant to a certain extent. Use a knife or key to scratch the surface to check. High-quality quartz stone is not easily scratched or damaged; inferior quartz stone has low quartz sand content, resulting in low hardness and cannot withstand scratching, and is prone to cracks. Powdering phenomenon.
4.Check density
High-quality quartz stone has the superior properties of high density, strong anti-penetration ability, high density and low water absorption rate. When used in environments with high humidity such as kitchens and bathrooms,the lower water absorption rate can effectively prevent the penetration of moisture or other pollutants: inferior quartz stone has a low density and is easy to absorb stains and liquids, thereby increasing the risk of color bleeding.
5.Smell
If you smell an unusually pungent smell when purchasing quartz stone, it is recommended to consider it carefully. Quartz stones that produce odor are made from inferior raw materials. Choosing such quartz stones may affect the safety and health of your home environment.
Taking the above aspects into consideration can help you choose quartz stone that is both beautiful and durable. High-quality quartz stone not only enhances the aesthetics of your home, but also brings a better experience and longer service life in daily use.
