How are Granite Countertops Made?

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How Quartz Countertops Are Made
Quartz is one of the strongest materials on the
planet, which makes it ideal for your new
countertop space. The durability, customizability
and beauty of quartz make it a designer's and a
homeowner's dream.
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Quartz Basics
Quartz is the second most commonly found mineral
on earth, and some varieties of it are considered
semi-precious gemstones. It forms a crystalline
structure that usually is hexagonal in shape.
Quartz forms with many different colors, but the
most commonly used quartz for countertops is
usually whitish or clear.
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At the Quarry
Quartz is mined on every inhabited continent on
earth. To get to the quartz, heavy machinery and
explosives are used to break through any ground
or stone blocking access. Once the quartz is
exposed, mining is a simple process.
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Grinding
Unlike other stone countertop materials, quartz
does not come in large sheets, so manmade
processing is necessary to make it into a solid
slab. A fine grind allows for a more uniform
appearance to the counter, whereas a larger grind
allows the countertop to have more sparkle and
depth.
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Mixing with Resin
The ground up quartz is now mixed with a coloring
agent and a small amount of resin to create a
hard countertop surface. The amount of color and
resin is minimal only around 3 of a quartz
countertop is anything other than pure quartz.
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Slab Formation
Once mixing is complete, the quartz material is
pressed into a mold and then cured in an oven.
Molding can be customized to allow for the
consumer to determine an edging style and the
counter's dimensions.At this point, it already
has a glossy finish and just needs whatever sink,
stove, faucet or fixture holes made before
installation.
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Installation
Once the appropriate fixture holes have been
made, your quartz countertop is ready to be
installed in your home. Most quartz manufacturers
only guarantee work that is professionally
installed, so it is recommended that you have a
professional install your new quartz countertop.
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