When you have a growing family, sometimes changes around the house are necessary—whether it’s expanding the bathroom, purchasing furniture to accommodate more people, or upgrading your kitchen or bathroom countertops. It may seem like your countertops don’t matter much, but think about how much time you spend in the bathroom and kitchen.
You benefit from durable, quality countertops that can stand up to wear and tear. That’s where we come in; we suggest quartz because it has numerous benefits for growing families. If your countertops need a little TLC, consider upgrading to natural quartz.
Quartz: Material & Construction
A quartz countertop is primarily natural quartz. The quartz is blended and crushed with polymer resins and colorfast pigments to produce finished counters. Your quartz countertops can also blend with granite pieces, colored glass, and recycled mirror particles.
Benefits of Quartz for Growing Families
Quartz is one of our most popular countertop choices, and for good reason! We’ve listed the most crucial reasons why we suggest quartz counters for families that are growing and need to save money where possible while also keeping their home intact. Here are the top reasons to choose quartz for your counters:
1. Quartz Countertops Are Stain Resistant
When it comes to care and maintenance, quartz is among the top materials for counters. Quartz comes in a slab form, and it is nonporous. This factor makes it exceptional at resisting acids and stains in general. Essentially, you simply wipe your counters down every once in a while with a mild detergent and warm water. Be sure not to use an abrasive product such as bleach. Additionally, steer clear of oils, polish, and wax.
Other porous stones, such as granite, absorb moisture and liquids. Over time, they may get stained from juice, wine, and oils. Those substances will be hard to remove as a result of the absorption. To prevent staining, you’d have to get the counters periodically sealed, which is time consuming and costly. If left unattended, it can eventually harm the countertop material.
Quartz, on the other hand, is a solid substance that doesn’t need to get sealed. The upkeep is extremely simple, and quartz looks great with minimal effort—overall, much less work to have and maintain in your home.
Growing families can appreciate the low maintenance of these counters as they’ll be busy tending to other needs. The less care it requires, the better!
2. Quartz Countertops Are Resilient
Quartz counters are also perfect for growing families because they are resilient to impact and scratches. They don’t crack or chip as easily as other stones. They cost a bit more than other materials, but the level of quality that you would receive makes it worth the extra money. On top of this, the durability is hard to match; it’s not only an incredibly strong material, but it’s heat resistant up to 150°F.
This benefit is something that you’ll want to consider as you’re thinking of upcoming financial obligations for your family in the future. Quartz counters are a long-term investment that you can trust will pay dividends over time as your family continues to get bigger.
3. Quartz Countertops Offer Competitive Pricing as a Long-Term Investment
The biggest cause for a pause that we usually come across when discussing quartz countertops is the price tag. Quartz is a high-end material for counters, and it costs, on average, $115–$200 per square foot. That price is competitive when it comes to other high-end materials like concrete, marble, and granite.
What’s more, because quartz doesn’t require the same maintenance, such as sealing and polishing, you’ll save money in the long run. It costs about $450 every decade to polish materials like granite and about $1.50 per square foot to seal them every year. This necessary maintenance is in conjunction with having a similar price tag to quartz.
As a long-term investment for your home, quartz reigns supreme for quality and durability are of the utmost importance. With a growing family, you want to choose to invest your money in reliable renovations that will be there for your family for years to come.
Interested in Getting Quartz Countertops? Call Us Today for a Consultation
Washington Marble Works is a family-owned business founded in 1984. Our team prides itself on customer satisfaction and high-quality products. We are your number one source for exceptional quartz countertops.
We’re friendly, professional, and dedicated to bringing your vision to fruition when it comes to your home. Our staff members will work with you every step of the way with excellent customer service.
Our vast selection of stone is sure to meet your needs, especially our premium Quartz counters. Please visit our website to view our previous renovations, and don’t hesitate to give us a call today at (253) 891-1823. We’re waiting to give you the home of your dreams!
