How do distinguish the quality of quartz stone kitchen countertops?

For many people, quartz stone kitchen countertop is the material of choice for kitchen countertops. Because the quartz stone kitchen countertop has high hardness, strong anti-fouling ability, and is not easy to scratch, there are not too many advantages. So how do we tell the difference between good and bad quartz kitchen countertops?

Here is the content list:

• Observe the appearance of the quartz kitchen countertop

• Physical method detection

Observe the appearance of the quartz kitchen countertop

The easiest way to identify the quality of a quartz stone kitchen countertop is to look at its hardness. When we go to the store to buy, we can use a key or a knife to scratch the surface of the quartz stone kitchen countertop to check the scratches. If the scratch is black, you can buy it with confidence, if the scratch is white, it is a fake. Because the real quartz stone kitchen countertop is harder than the steel knife, there will be no white scratches when the steel knife is scratched on it. 

The second is to look at the surface. If the merchant does not let you mark the quartz stone kitchen countertop, you can also distinguish the genuine quartz stone kitchen countertop by observing the appearance. The genuine quartz stone kitchen countertop has a smooth appearance, soft touch, and even distribution of particles on the surface, and small particles are relatively clear. The fake quartz kitchen countertop feels a bit like plastic to the touch, with uneven particle distribution on the surface. Then there is the thickness. There are only four thicknesses of the real quartz stone kitchen countertop, which are 15, 18, 20, and 30mm. The thicker the thickness of the quartz stone kitchen countertop, the stronger the bearing capacity and the higher the price. And those "quartz stone kitchen countertops" with a thickness of 10-13mm on the market, don't even think about them, they must be fake.

Physical method detection

One of the ways to identify the quality of a quartz stone kitchen countertop is to use white vinegar. Drop white vinegar or alkaline water on the surface of the quartz stone kitchen countertop and wait for a few minutes to see if there is a reaction. Generally speaking, a good quartz stone kitchen countertop will not react to white vinegar and lye, and it will be cleaned with a light wipe. The poor quartz stone kitchen countertop will react to the white vinegar and even appear bubbling. If the store does not dare to let you drip white vinegar on the quartz stone kitchen countertop, be careful, most of the products they sell are defective. 

Another way to identify a quartz stone kitchen countertop is to burn it with fire. Directly use a lighter to burn the surface of the quartz stone kitchen countertop, a good quartz stone kitchen countertop will not be damaged at all because the quartz stone kitchen countertop can withstand a high temperature of 300 degrees. The poor quartz stone kitchen countertop will produce a pungent odor when burned, and it will even be burnt. Who would dare to use such a quartz stone kitchen countertop that burns in the presence of an open flame in the kitchen? 

The last way to identify a quartz stone kitchen countertop is to write with a marker. The real quartz stone kitchen countertop has good stain resistance, even if you draw on it with a marker, it can be easily wiped off with paper. The poor quartz countertop stains will stay on it, it is difficult to wipe, and the stains may penetrate the interior.

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