With the ongoing evolution of aesthetic trends and technological advancements, Quartz slab, a type of engineered stone, has steadily emerged as a preferred choice among designers and homeowners due to its distinctive appeal and exceptional practicality.As the market is attracted to quartz stone products, the problems for it also follow. Below we will answer 10 frequently asked questions about artificialquartz stone for you to uncover its mystery, so that you can have a preliminary understanding of quartz slab.
1. What are the raw materials used in quartz slab?
The raw materials used in quartz slab are mainly the following: quartz sand, fillers, colorant , decorative materials, resins, curing agents, accelerators.
2. What are the factors that determine the performance of quartz slab?
Factors that determine the performance of quartz slabs are density, water absorption, Mohs hardness, abrasion resistance, flexural strength, compressive strength, linear coefficient of thermal expansion, acid resistance, gloss, etc.
The higher the density, the denser the molecular structure, the more stable the product; Water absorption is measured in terms of the percentage of the mass of water absorbed by the pores of the stone to the mass of the stone. A lower water absorption rate is more resistant to seepage stains; The higher the flexural strength and compressive strength, the better the quality; Mohs hardness reacts to wear resistance, the higher it is, the better the abrasion resistance,(DO surfaces quartz Mohs hardness has reached 7, in line with the use of kitchen countertops standard); Acid resistance indicates the corrosion resistance of the items; Gloss is the performance of the product surface reflective degree.
3. What are the application areas of quartz slab?
In terms of the existing quartz slab applications, roughly can be divided as follows: cabinet industry, bathroom industry, furniture fabrics, wall tiles, floor tiles, etc., of which quartz slab is currently the best material for kitchen countertops.
Calacatta White Quartz Stone Slab Countertop
4. What is the difference between quartz slab and granite?
Granite takes natural marble as the main raw material, and its main component is calcium carbonate; Quartz slab is made of natural quartz stone and glass, and its main component is silicon dioxide. Quartz slabs have a higher hardness than granite, and are more suitable for a variety of decorative countertops.
5. What is color difference, does quartz slabs have color difference phenomenon?
Color difference refers to the difference in color, the color difference of stone refers to the difference in surface color due to the uneven distribution of color elements. Natural stone has been naturally deposited over a long period of time and the elements in it are irregularly distributed. Therefore, even from the same quarry, there will inevitably be color differences. When natural stone is paved over a large area, there may be obvious color differences, resulting in an incongruous appearance.
The raw materials of quartz slabs will be evenly stirred during the configuration process, in which the color pigment is fully combined with the aggregate, so the final quartz slab surface is presented with a balanced color. Therefore, the same batch of quartz slabs will not have color difference when paving a large area.
6. What is the difference between the resin used by quartz stone and ordinary resin?
At present, the resin used by quartz stone is unsaturated polyester resin, which has excellent chemical corrosion resistance and curing properties, and its ductility and flexibility are superior to ordinary resins.
7. Does quartz slab have radioactive hazards?
Natural stone accumulated some unstable elements in the deposition process, which can easily cause the radioactivity exceeds the standard. The raw materials of quartz slab have been strictly screened, almost completely eliminated the radioactive elements in the raw material exceeds the standard, which fully complies with A class of decorative materials requirements in the building materials radiation civil health protection standards (GB6566-2010 standard).
8. What is the uniqueness of quartz stone?
Quartz stone has both the natural texture and solid texture of natural stone, with smooth and delicate texture as ceramic, and easy processing characteristic as wood. It is the ultimate performance of endless creativity in a limited space, as a generation of high-tech products, quartz stone shows outstanding performance from all aspects.
White quartz surface(DO surfaces product picture)
9. What are the advantages of quartz stone compared to ceramics?
Production process: quartz slab takes quartz sand as the main ingredient and is pressed and molded by high-frequency vibration in vacuum, which gets rid of the strong dependence on energy; Ceramics take clay as their main component and need to be fired at high temperatures. Therefore, ceramics consume more energy and cause more pollution.
Artistic performance: quartz slab is a reflection of natural marble, its delicate texture, soft lines, creating a dynamic and ethereal artistic effect, better than ordinary ceramic products.
Performance: The flexibility and ductility of quartz slab is incomparable to ceramic products, and its unique repairability is favored by many customers.
10. How to simply identify the quality of quartz slab?
Look: Observe the appearance. The color should be pure and not turbid, the surface is not similar to plastic gelatin feeling and has no obvious impurities, the reverse side of the plate has no small air holes;
Smell: The material should smell no pungent chemical odor;
Touch: Touch the sample surface, it should has a sense of silk, without sensation of dryness, and no obvious sense of unevenness;
Knock: Knock the same two samples against each other, and it should be unbreakable;
Check: Check whether the product has a quality inspection report/certificates such as NSF, CE and so on.
High quality quartz slab (DO surfaces product picture)
If you are looking for high quality and cost-effective quartz stone suppliers, please allow us to introduce you to DO quartz surfaces. we are a professional quartz slabs, quartz countertop supplier with years of experience. We are equipped with a professional pre-sale and after-sale team, no matter when you come to us for consultation, we will provide you with professional one-stop answers as fast as possible. In addition, our premium quartz stone products are widely used in kitchen countertops, bathroom decorations and other fields with its high hardness, wear-resistant and healthy characteristics, adding quality to your home life.
We hope our articles will be helpful to you. Whether it's in terms of design inspiration or material selection, DO surfaces can support you on your home decorating journey. Thanks for reading and we look forward to sharing more interest knowledge with you!
