Quartz

Engineered stone.
Manufacturers have direct control over the colors and additives that are included in each piece. This allows the material to evolved with new trends and popular color palates, unlike the natural stones.
No porous like granite and marble.
Fairly maintenance-free material since you don't have to seal like you do with natural stone countertops.
Extremely durable surface.
More resistant to household cleaning chemicals and supplies than natural stone options.
Always looking clean and immaculate.
Stain and bacteria - resistant.
Heat resistant but not heat proof.

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