Artificial stone countertop: what the buyer needs to know

Many modern designers, when choosing a material for a countertop for a kitchen, bathroom or window sill, stop at the artificial stone. It is easy to understand such a choice: if you compare the user characteristics of this material and products made of chipboard, metal and glass work surfaces, countertops made of natural stone, acrylic.

Consider why natural stone is so good, using the example of quartzite and Caesarstone quartz stone.



Strength and durability

The main competition for the buyer is between quartz stone, marble and granite kitchen surfaces. Indeed, these materials are some of the most sought-after stone countertops. And when you consider their strength and durability characteristics, the artificial Caesarstone is head and shoulders above its competitors.

The fact is that the unique technology of Vibro compression, which is used for the production of Caesarstone, made it possible to obtain a very durable material. Thus, the flexural strength of this artificial stone is more than eight times greater than marble and three times greater than granite. And in terms of impact strength, quartz stone is more than four times superior to marble, and granite is two times.

And this is very important. Especially for kitchen countertops, where strength, resistance to temperature extremes and moisture resistance are the necessary minimum characteristics that are needed for the countertop to serve for many years. This is especially true of glass, which we do not recommend using where it is planned to cut food and cook. After all, glass surfaces are very fragile and cannot withstand heavy loads.

It is worth noting the high temperature that a quartzite countertop can withstand. Its limit is 1200 ° C. However, it is not recommended to place hot dishes on the surface, creating a sharp temperature drop. This applies not only to quartzite but also to other materials.

Beautiful appearance and range of colours of artificial stone

A large number of colours and textures of kitchen or bathroom countertops should also be considered as a selection criterion. In this case, the choice of material depends solely on the taste preferences of the buyer.

With marble, you will get a unique slab pattern that has no analogues. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage of this material. Caesarstone quartzite and quartz stone have a large colour palette. With this choice of colours, you can choose a countertop for a bathroom or kitchen to match any interior.

Popular Caesarstone collections:

  • Classico
  • 4033 Rugged Concrete
  • 6046 Moorland Fog
  • Motivo
  • Concetto

Repair and restoration of artificial stone countertops


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No one can 100% protect themselves from scratches, chips and other damage. Therefore, the possibility of restoring minor damage, especially for kitchen worktops, remains relevant.

The best way to restore marble. Granite and especially quartzite are very dense materials. Therefore, the restoration of artificial stone is a difficult, but doable task. Our company has been engaged in the maintenance and restoration of countertops for many years, so in case of chips and scratches, you can contact us.

Such material as glass practically does not lend itself to restoration. Glass work surfaces are quite fragile. And in case of damage, you will have to change the entire surface.

Hygienic qualities of artificial stone

Countertops in bathrooms and kitchens are in constant contact with humid environments. It is very important that moisture is not absorbed and does not create conditions for the development of bacteria and fungus. After all, bacteria, and especially fungus, can harm human health.

Materials such as glass, stainless steel, granite and quartzite are non-porous. Water does not stay on the surface, is not absorbed and is easily removed. But marble and especially budget chipboard slabs can absorb water.

In order for the marble to acquire moisture-repellent properties, it must be treated with special agents.

Features of caring for an artificial stone



The quartzite and quartz stone countertop are easy to maintain. For daily care, it is enough to wipe it with cleaning agents with ammonia, or plain water and soap. It is not recommended, as is the case with marble, to use abrasive cleaners.

Marble can grow cloudy over time. To prevent clouding, it is recommended to regularly clean it with special cosmetics and polish it from time to time.

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